Marine Log’s Ship Repair USA 2025

Program subject to change.

Moderators: Gary Lynch, Publisher, Marine Log; Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief, Marine Log

June 9, 2025

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-up

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup and Registration, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.

June 10, 2025

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast in the exhibit area
Badge Pickup and Registration, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.

9:00 AM
Welcome!
Gary Lynch, Publisher, Marine Log

9:05 AM
Securing America’s Future through Maritime Resurgence
Ted Williams, President, Senesco Marine LLC

9:25 AM
Navigating Uncertainty: The Impact of Tariffs & Policy on U.S. Shipbuilding & Repair
Moderator: Morgan Fanberg, CEO, Glosten
Garrett Rice, President, Master Boat Builders
Ted Williams, President, Senesco Marine
Adam L. Beck, Executive VP – West Coast Maintenance & Modernization, Vigor
More speakers to be announced

10:25 AM
Coffee Break in the exhibit area

10:55 AM
Women at the Helm: Voices, Experiences & Strategies in Ship Repair
Moderator: Leile Froufe, Vice President of Engineering for Americas, American Bureau of Shipping 
Maija Harju, Director of Operations, Fassmer Technical Projects
Valerie Cannon, Product Marketing Manager, BAE Systems
Lena Piazza, Senior Vice President Engineering and Projects, Fairwater

11:55 AM
Cost-Effective Repair & Maintenance Strategies
Ryan Patrick Woerner, Maritime and Legal Consulting, Bayonne Drydock & Repair Corp.

12:25 PM
Networking Luncheon

1:30 PM
Modern Challenges & Future Visions in Navy Ship Repair
Kevin Terry, Senior Defense Advisor, Shipbuilders Council of America

2:00 PM
Strategic Solutions for Shipyard Compliance & Operational Success
Sabrina Brigance, Managing Director, Marine Practice, Hylant
Jack Kiely, Client Executive, Hylant

2:30 PM
Seeing is Solving: Unlocking the Power of 3D Vessel Scanning for Smarter Repairs & Retrofits
Jason Morris, Onsite Shipyard Inspector, Elliott Bay Design Group

3:00 PM
Coffee Break in the exhibit area

3:30 PM
Improving Shipyard Efficiency: Upgrading Drydocking & Ship Transfer Systems
Douglas Pearlson, Founder, Pearlson Shiplift Corp.

4:00 PM
Safety & Regulations Panel
Moderator: Grady S. Hurley, Partner, Jones Walker
Guillermo Calderon, Business Development Manager for North America, ABS
Brett Wolbrink, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Conrad Shipyards
Steve Monson, Shipyard Contract Manager, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Josef Vlach, Vice President Compliance & Emergency Management, James Marine, Inc.

5:00 PM
Networking Reception Sponsored by Alabama Shipyard

6:00 PM
Conference Day Ends 

June 11, 2025

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Badge Pickup and Registration, Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht Co.

9:00 AM
Young Maritime Hopefuls: Insights on the Industry
Moderator: Greg Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, Alabama Shipyard
Cadets from SUNY Maritime

10:00 AM
Regulatory Requirements for Vessel Conversions / Retrofits
Jan Flores, Vice President, NETSCo

10:30 AM
Coffee Break

11:15 AM
How to Protect Your Company in Your Contracts
Alfred Rufty, Maritime Litigation Attorney, Jones Walker

11:45 AM
Enhancing Crew Well-being, Productivity & Retention through Upgrades
Jayne Russell, Business Development & Marine Interior Design, Crowley

12:15 PM
Conference Day Ends

1:30 PM
Tour the Empire State VII

SUNY Maritime cadets will take attendees on a tour of the Empire State VII.

The Empire State VII, SUNY Maritime College’s new purpose-built training ship, is the first of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) designated for each of the United States’ maritime academies. This world-class ship serves a dual purpose: providing exceptional training for future merchant mariners and supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts during national emergencies. The Empire State VII is equipped with a variety of specialized spaces, including a full training bridge, modern hospital facilities, a helicopter pad, and accommodations for up to 600 cadets, offering a top-tier maritime academic environment at sea.

Tour Highlights:

• Bridge & Navigation Systems: Experience the high-tech command center, where students learn real-time ship operations and navigation.
• Engine Room: Explore the heart of the ship’s mechanical operations, offering insight into engine systems and the vital role they play.
• Lecture & Laboratory Facilities: Learn about the academic spaces equipped with cutting-edge technology for engineering, maritime studies, and emergency response training.

The Empire State VII is not only a tool for education, but also an asset for fostering the next generation of merchant mariners in a secure and dynamic environment.

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