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123/A, Miranda City Likaoli Prikano, Dope
+0989 7876 9865 9
+(090) 8765 86543 85
info@example.com
example.mail@hum.com
Moderated by Garrett Rice, president and CEO of
Coden, Ala.-based Master Boat Builders, the panel will feature naval
architecture and marine engineering leaders Peter Soles, principal of business
development at Glosten; Lawren Best, director of design development at Robert
Allan Ltd.; Cory Wood, vice president and principal naval architect at The
Shearer Group/Bristol Harbor Group; and Nick Hunter, marine engineer at Elliott
Bay Design Group.
The discussion will
focus on how stronger collaboration between designers and shipyards early in
the design process can improve project outcomes. Panelists will examine how
contracting arrangements and project structures can encourage earlier
cooperation, helping to align technical design decisions with practical
shipyard realities before construction begins.
The session will also
take a candid look at whether traditional competitive bid processes are serving
the industry well. While competitive bidding has long been the norm, many
shipbuilders and designers argue that earlier partnerships can produce more
efficient build strategies, fewer surprises during construction and ultimately
better vessels.
In addition to
procurement practices, panelists will address technical and economic
considerations that influence vessel design decisions, including tonnage
calculations and regulatory frameworks that can shape vessel configuration and
operational capabilities.
Looking beyond
individual projects, the panel will explore broader market dynamics affecting
shipbuilding in both the near and long term. Participants will discuss demand
trends, investment outlooks and the factors influencing vessel replacement
cycles across the tug, towboat and barge sector.
Another key question
is where the industry’s next wave of innovation will originate. Are new technologies emerging organically from
within the maritime sector, or are they primarily being driven by regulation
and environmental compliance pressures? The panel will examine how these forces
are shaping propulsion choices, vessel efficiency strategies and future design
approaches.
Join us at TTB 2026 to gain an inside look at the
operation that moved Baltimore from collapse to clearance.
Registration is open. For
questions on sponsorships, please contact David Harkey at dharkey@sbpub.com.
