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The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal

THE VICE ADMIRAL EMORY S. "JERRY" LAND MEDAL

Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field

 

Andrew Kendrick     Andrew Kendrick  |  Silvery Consulting Inc.

 

Andrew Kendrick obtained a Masters’ Degree in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture from University College London, under the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors training program. He moved to Canada in 1981 to work on the Canadian Frigate Program, but soon gravitated into icebreaker design and associated research and development, initially with German and Milne Inc. and subsequently with Fleet Technology Ltd (BMT FTL). On behalf of the government of Canada he managed field test programs in the Arctic and joint research programs with organizations including the Krylov Institute in Russia in support of the development of the International Maritime Organization Polar Code and the International Association of Classification Societies Polar Class Rules. He helped to develop risk management approaches to polar shipping, covering both safety and environmental concerns. Andrew set up the Ottawa office of Vard Marine Inc in 2011, and grew it into a key component of the Vard Marine organization, responsible for ship design, marine consulting, and applied research.

Andrew joined SNAME in 1981, and served in many positions at the Eastern Canadian section level, including three times as Section Chair. He was a member of a number of overall SNAME committees, and contributed papers and presentations to many SNAME conferences and symposia. He was elected President of SNAME for the term 2020-2021, and is currently Past President of the Society.

 

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About The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal

The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal is for "Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field." 

It was established by the Executive Committee in 1952 in honor of Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land.

VADM Emory S. Land is recognized as instrumental in the buildup of the U.S. Merchant Marine prior to and during World War II. His role in the design, establishment and maintenance of S-class submarines, Liberty and Victory ships, and merchant ships during those troubled years was a key factor in the country’s success during the war. His mark on the establishment and development of the United States Merchant Marine Academy was also indelible, and his service to his professional society culminated with his serving as SNAME President.

The award title is "The Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal." The medal will be made of gold-plated bronze, hexagonal in shape, measuring 2 1/2 inches (6.25 cm) from the top to bottom across the points of the hexagon, the obverse side showing a likeness of Admiral Land and the reverse side carrying an inscription of the award. Eligibility for the medal need not be limited to membership in SNAME. The proposal for award may be made by a member of SNAME in good standing.
 
The selection of the nominee for the medal shall be made by the Awards Committee of SNAME. The nomination by the Committee and the final award by the Council will require a two-thirds vote of the Committee. Notification of the award will be made prior to the SNAME Maritime Convention (formerly the Annual Meeting) and the medal will be presented with suitable ceremonies at the SNAME Maritime Convention or at such time as the SNAME President may arrange. The medal may be awarded annually.

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