A session titled “Yard Selection: Matching Repair Capabilities to Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget” will explore the factors owners and managers must weigh when planning maintenance, repair and refit projects. The session will be presented by Srikanth Asapana, scheduling manager at Derecktor Shipyards in Dania, Fla. As vessels incorporate more advanced systems and designs, maintaining operational efficiency while managing cost, schedule and quality has become a growing challenge for operators. Identifying a shipyard that can meet technical requirements and deliver within defined constraints is often a time-consuming process.  The session will outline key considerations that influence yard selection, including capabilities, scheduling availability, budget constraints and operational limitations. Additional factors such as yard processes, certifications, workforce expertise, market conditions and geographic location will also be discussed.

External pressures, including weather risks, insurance requirements and broader economic and geopolitical conditions, are also shaping decision-making for ship repair projects.

The discussion will highlight how these variables impact both routine maintenance work and more complex refit projects, with a focus on improving planning and execution outcomes.   Ship Repair USA brings together vessel owners, operators, shipyards and service providers to address key challenges in maintenance, repair and modernization, with sessions like this offering practical perspectives on emerging technologies...A networking event hosted by conference sponsor Hylant will take place June 23 aboard the USS Orleck, a Gearing-class destroyer that served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1982, providing attendees with an opportunity to connect in a historic setting.

Registration is open, with the first Early Bird discount with savings up to $300 ending May 1.