American Society of Naval Engineers

ASNE was founded in 1888 by a group of naval engineering pioneers, most of them officers of the U.S. Navy's Engineering Corps, who sought a unified approach to their profession. It describes itself as the seventh oldest technical society in the United States. Its stated purposes are to advance the knowledge and practice of naval engineering in public and private applications and operations, to enhance the professionalism and well-being of members, and to promote naval engineering as a career field.

The Society is a 501(c)(3) organisation headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and fosters technical exchange through technical committees, local section activities and cooperation with government organisations and other professional societies.