Houston, Texas – (April 16, 2026) — As global shipping faces increasing pressure from decarbonization mandates, aging fleets, and supply chain disruptions, industry leaders are being forced to rethink how they manage asset integrity and operational risk.
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the world’s leading authority on corrosion control and protective coatings, will host an upcoming webcast focused on strengthening safety, sustainability, and operational resilience across the global commercial maritime industry.
The event, “Corrosion, Safety, and Sustainability in Commercial Maritime,” will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT (6:30 p.m. IST). In this two-hour session, global industry experts will examine how shipowners, operators, port authorities, and supply-chain partners can address evolving challenges and advance modern, sustainable practices. The session brings together perspectives from engineering, operations, and maritime training to provide practical, real-world approaches to today’s most pressing industry challenges.
With approximately 90% of international trade moving by sea, ship reliability and performance matter to global commerce. This webcast will explore how corrosion control, regulatory alignment, and modernization efforts are central to maintaining safe and efficient operations while meeting increasing environmental and security demands.
Speakers include:
- Dylan Goddard, Coating Performance Specialist, Seaspan
- Venkatraman Sheshashayee, Executive Chairman, Shipworkz Marine Services LLC
- Capt. RKP Sinha, Co-Founder & Director, Marine Solutionz Group
- Rishabh Jangra, Senior Engineer, American Bureau of Shipping
- Dr. (Captain) Suresh Bhardwaj, Director & Principal, MASSA Maritime Academy, Chennai
Attendees will gain insights into:
- Decarbonization strategies and port-led green transitions
- Maritime security frameworks and risk mitigation
- Seafarer wellbeing and workforce considerations
- Practical implementation of evolving International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations
- Ongoing modernization efforts across commercial maritime operations
“Commercial maritime operations are facing a convergence of pressures, from stricter environmental regulations to increasing demands on global supply chains,” said Jennifer Merck, Vice President of Maritime and Defense at AMPP. “Corrosion control is not a maintenance issue. It’s a reliability and risk issue that directly impacts safety, operational continuity, and long-term sustainability.”
As regulatory requirements evolve and global trade demands intensify, industry stakeholders must align technical practices with broader operational goals. Corrosion prevention plays a critical role in extending asset life, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting compliance with environmental standards.
Register to gain practical insights from global maritime experts and stay ahead of evolving regulatory and operational demands.
To learn more and register, visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5274653/8E575277B915AA579A28F6F7E002F41B?partnerref=AMPPWeb
ABOUT AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 40,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. www.ampp.org