The Dry Dock Conference has consistently drawn international participation who have shared their knowledge and learned from the experiences of others. The papers and presentations promise to cover a broad spectrum of topics including issues faced by the industry, unique situations, and new technologies. The Dry Dock Conference brings together the world's largest assembly of drydocking talent. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of challenges faced by their peers, valuable insights, and new valuable connections in the industry.

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The conference objectives are:

• Provide presentations from industry experts who have extensive experience in solving design, environmental, financing, construction, planning, and maintenance programs that are specific to the drydocking industry.

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• Provide methods to increase efficiencies and productivity, enhance performance to help the bottom line by sharing information and knowledge.

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• Provide suppliers who can provide the latest tools and technology that will benefit everyone.

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• Provide networking opportunities with peers from around the world to learn what they are doing to solve similar problems and launch innovative solutions.

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The Conference series is internationally recognized as an outstanding opportunity to network with hundreds of practitioners, researchers, and specialists at the leading edge of the dry dock/drydocking profession. Numerous topics with valuable technical information will be shared with attendees.

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The attendees are:

​ Dock Masters/Docking Officers

• Government Agencies

• Shipyards/Dry Dock Crews

• Engineers/Naval Architects

• Port Authorities/Managements

• Port Engineers/Marine Surveyors

• Program/Project Mangers

• Vessel/Ship Owners/Crews/Representatives

• Others allied to this field representing product/service suppliers, government agencies, engineering organizations, consulting firms, vessel owners and others involved or interested in the dry docking of ships and vessels​

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