August 20 & 21, 2025
Hall F, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, USA

Preliminary Conference Program

Please note that more speakers will be added shortly, so check back for updates!
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Day One
Morning

The future of shipbuilding and ship electrification in the United States
The Trump administration has set a goal to revitalize shipbuilding in the US and ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again!’. Great shipbuilding needs great technology, so as electrification and hybrid technologies become more commonplace on all types of ships, are US shipyards ready for the challenge of scaling up production and adding advanced technologies? Are US technology providers and shipowners able to find yards to build new ships with the best new technologies? The panel brings in key stakeholders from across these disciplines to address these questions and highlight recent successes and challenges as the industry rises to meet ambitious new goals.
  1. Theater Two
    This presentation will review the current situation with regard to shipbuilding in the United States and provide a perspective...
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Day One
Morning

Battery short course
 09:30 - 12:40
  1. Theater One
    A review of the background of batteries in maritime, how and where they are used and why they are...
  2. Theater One
    The key theme will be to ensure that hybrid as well as all electric applications are carefully considered and...
  3. Theater One
    A must-see for any attendee operating electric and hybrid vessels if for no other reason than to compare notes....
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    This part will consider the issues of buying on price alone, the benefits of a bigger battery, the importance...
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Day One
Afternoon

Incentives and regulations
  1. Theater One
    The US has a pivotal role to play in the global maritime energy transition by supporting research, development, demonstration...
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    Details of the exact scope and focus of this presentation will be added...
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    In 2025, Photon Marine is strengthening ties with states and municipalities, focusing on building sustainable maritime ecosystems. We'll discuss...
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    PropWorldWide is pioneering zero-emission ferry technology to revolutionize urban water transit with a focus on sustainability, efficiency and safety....
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Day One
Afternoon

Challenges of integration
 14:00 - 17:00
  1. Theater Two
    An electrical/propulsion integrator is essential for electric and hybrid vessel design, merging ship and shore electrical systems with vessel...
  2. Theater Two
    Electrification may seem daunting, but with the right approach, transitioning to an electric or hybrid system can be straightforward...
  3. Theater Two
    This presentation challenges misconceptions about propulsion system integrators (PSIs) in the marine industry. While PSIs provide high-performance equipment, they...
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    The integration of utilities, operators and propulsion system integrators is crucial for creating efficient, eco-friendly operations. This collaboration requires...
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Day Two
All Day

Vessel Electrification
 08:50 - 16:00
  1. Theater One
    The exact scope and detail of this presentation will be added...
  2. Theater One
    This work performed a novel cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis (LCA) of ferry electrification, including the fuel and vessel lifecycle emissions...
  3. Theater One
    An inventory of tug and harbor craft operating on the Great Lakes was compiled. Three case studies were completed...
  4. Theater One
    The world’s first fully electric ferry launched 10 years ago. Since then, ferry sector decarbonization has progressed exponentially, fueled...
  5. Theater One
    The New Zealand city of Auckland has embarked on an ambitious decarbonization program for its commuter fast ferry fleet,...
  6. Theater One
    This presentation will examine the advances and hurdles in the electrification of high-speed passenger ferries. We will explore recent...
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    Workboats are at the forefront of maritime electrification, with offshore support vessels and tugboats leading the way in adopting...
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Day Two
Morning

Shore power and port infrastructure
 08:50 - 12:20
  1. Theater Two
    The Port of Seattle will give an overview of its recently-completed Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy, a roadmap for...
  2. Theater Two
    Shoreside charging infrastructure is a vital component of marine electrification and is needed to support numerous electric vessel technologies....
  3. Theater Two
    Zinus is a leading supplier of shore power products and autonomous solutions for ports and vessels. Since our company...
  4. Theater Two
    As the maritime industry moves toward sustainability, vessel electrification is a growing priority. This presentation offers actionable insights for...
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    This presentation provides an overview of the use cases for battery charging and the specific challenges that automated connection...
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Day Two
Afternoon

Developments in Battery ESS
 13:10 - 16:30
  1. Theater One
    This presentation by the Maritime Battery Forum and its members will look at the business case for electrification. Looking...
  2. Theater One
    Relying on cost/kWh as the primary metric for evaluating maritime energy storage systems is misleading, incomplete and outdated. Although...
  3. Theater One
    The use of battery power systems in the marine industry has grown significantly. These systems are primarily aimed at...
  4. Theater One
    This presentation explores the innovative application of immersion cooling technology in battery systems for marine environments. It highlights how...
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    The presentation will explore how commercial vehicle battery technology is being adapted for marine applications to support emission reduction...
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2025 Partners

Association Partner


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Show Partner

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Media Partner

  • EHM Technology International Magazine

 

Media Partner

  • Ocean News & Technology

 

Media Partner

  • Offshore Source