SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS and MARINE ENGINEERS INC.
Serving the Philippine shipping and shipbuilding industry
- A professional qualification which is internationally recognized as demonstrating the achievement of the highest standards of professional competence
- Networking and membership directory
- Support in obtaining PRC professional license
- Access to online library and technical information through SONAME website
- Advice and assistance on all aspects of academic study, training and professional development
- Opportunity to meet and exchange views with other maritime industry professionals, at sponsored meetings and conferences
- Reduced rates for all SONAME conferences, seminars and training courses
- Substantial discount on SONAME (including SNAME & RINA)* publications
- Opportunity to participate in technical & research activities
* – SONAME has reciprocal membership agreements with SNAME and RINA.
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) is the only professional association duly accredited with the Professional Regulations Commission of the Philippines composed of Filipino naval architects and marine engineers.
- To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas among its members and disseminate the results of research, experience and information
- To continuously upgrade the professional integrity, status and knowledge of its members
- To advance education in naval architecture and marine engineering
Steering the Country Towards a Strong Economy Through Shipbuilding
The Philippines has leaped frog from the bottom to being the fourth largest shipbuilding country in the world in terms of orderbook and tonnage after South Korea, Japan and China and even surpassing Germany and Taiwan. This trend goes with the prevailing shipping uptrend like we have never seen before. As the country makes history and so shall our Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Inc. – now with a rebranded name and an expanded membership scope to cover not only naval architects and marine engineers but all those professionals involved in the design, construction, operation and repair and maintenance of marine vessels, structures, machinery and related fields. This move bodes well in setting up our Society to adapt to the rapidly changing times and sustain its role in nation building. We invite everyone involved in this vibrant industry to get onboard the SONAME ship and steer this Society to greater heights! Serving the Philippine shipping and shipbuilding industry.
Years Established
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70 Years of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in the Philippines
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) is the only professional association duly accredited with the Professional Regulations Commission of the Philippines composed of Filipino naval architects and marine engineers.
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LATEST EVENTS
SONAME TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2018
SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND MARINE ENGINEERS, INC. To: MARITIME COLLEAGUES From: The Secretariat Subject: SONAME TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2018 Dear Maritime Colleagues, Pleased to announce that the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Visayas-Mindanao Chapter...
New Officers and Board of Trustees of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SONAME) Inc. for the year 2017-2019
We are pleased to announce the new Officers and Board of Trustees of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, (SONAME) Inc. for the year 2017-2019 for your kind information: NAME POSITION Chairman: ENGR. SAMMUEL T. LIM President: ENGR. JEROME M. MANUEL...
SONAME ANNUAL GM2017 & OATHTAKING OF NAME BOARD PASSERS 2017 – 20 October 2017 at H2o Hotel
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Prescription and Adoption of the Naval Architect’s Seal
The National Maritime Week 2017 ( Sept. 27- 28, 2017) at Philippine International Convention Center
SONAME TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2017
To: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP / MARITIME COLLEAGUES From: The Secretariat Subject: SONAME TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2017 Dear All, Pleased to announce that we shall be conducting the SONAME TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2017 (CPD Series 2017-02) scheduled on the 20th of October 2017 at Casino...
Filipino shipowners need to patronize local builders
Filipino shipowners should patronize local shipbuilders when ordering newbuilds for modernizing their fleet. “It’s time to use our own resources as we build our capacity for technology and experience,” urged Sammuel Lim, Chairman of the Philippine Register of Shipping...
ANGKLA Maritime Leaders Conference (06/29-30/2017)
ANGKLA, with full support from SONAME, has successfully hosted its “ANGKLA Maritime Leaders Conference” last June 30, 2017 at Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City. This conference was well-attended with different maritime stakeholders from shipbuilding and repair,...
SONAME-PRS Golf Cup – May 12, 2017
To : ALL VALUED PLAYERS/SPONSORS From : The Secretariat Subject : Results –SONAME-PRS Golf Cup – May 12, 2017 Date : 15 May 2017 The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) and the Philippine Registry of Shipping, Inc. (PRS) held its...
“SONAME Technical Seminar 2017” last 28th of March 2017 at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies in Pasay City
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) hold its “SONAME Technical Seminar 2017” last 28th of March 2017 at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies in Pasay City. Engr. William B. Hernandez, a member of PRC NAME Board presented topics on...