Track: Maritime & Naval
This session brings together leaders from shipbuilding, classification, government, and the maritime coatings industry to explore the technologies, workforce initiatives, and policy drivers shaping the future of marine fleet readiness. With perspectives spanning coating performance optimization, ship operational safety, workforce development, and emerging environmental regulations, attendees will gain a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s maritime ecosystem.
Featured Presentations:
Optimizing Fleet Coating Performance: A Practical Approach to Reliability and Operational Excellence
Dylan Goddard, Coating Performance Specialist — Seaspan
How ABS Evaluates and Ensures Ship Operational Safety During Design, Construction, and Service
Ryan Salamati, Senior Manager, Operations — ABS
Forging the Future Fleet: National and Regional Initiatives to Recruit, Train, and Retain the Next Generation of Maritime Shipbuilders
John Snell, Sr. Program Manager for Maritime Trades — Old Dominion University, Virginia Digital Maritime Center
Update on Regulatory Requirements – Copper Release, Microplastics, PFAS, Oxsol, Halogenated Compounds & VOC
Kelsey Hendrixson, PE, MPH, Director, Chemical and Material Risk Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (EI&E)