Richard D'Souza ('71) awarded The Blakely Smith Medal for Accomplishment in Ocean Engineering
University of Michigan College of Engineering (October 8, 2019)
NAME (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering) alumni awarded at 2019 SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers) Maritime Convention
IIT-KGP alumnus Richard D'Souza ('71) will receive The Blakely Smith Medal for Outstanding Accomplishment in Ocean Engineering.
D'Souza's entire 41-year career was devoted to the Offshore Industry. He pioneered the designs of Floating Drilling and Production Platforms as their capabilities progressed from operating in 300m to 3000m of water. He was a founding member of Omega Marine Engineering that grew into one of the most successful Offshore Engineering Companies in the industry. He also built KBR's consultancy, including Granherne, GVA and Energo, into a deepwater industry leader. Active in SNAME since 1973 he was elected Fellow in 2015. He is the recipient of the Elmer Sperry, ABS/Linnard and SNAME Texas Section Lifetime Achievement awards. (Read More)