Tugs, Towboats & Barges 2026
Event Info
SAVE THE DATE
March 22 – 24, 2027 / Mobile, Ala.
Marine Log’s TTB 2026 is the premier event dedicated to the tug, towboat, and barge market.
Built for vessel owners and operators, TTB 2026 focuses on the real-world decisions shaping fleet performance, risk, and long-term competitiveness across inland and coastwise waterways. Engage with industry leaders, participate in lively discussions, and discover actionable insights that will help you streamline your processes and drive growth.
Top Reasons to Attend TTB 2026
- Get practical clarity on compliance, risk, and cybersecurity—what’s required, what’s optional, and where operators remain exposed.
- See where technology, automation, and AI are actually delivering results on the water.
- Understand vessel design and modernization tradeoffs that impact performance, cost, asset life, and the supply chain.
- Gain perspective on emerging revenue, workforce, and freight shifts shaping inland and coastal operations.
- Connect with owners, operators, shipyards, and solution providers in a focused, peer-driven forum.
Speakers Include
Debra Calhoun
SVP, Waterways Council, Inc.Ken A. Ericksen
Managing Member, Polaris Analytics & ConsultingKyle Durden
President & CEO, Bergan Marine SystemsTimothy Williamson
VP Salvage Operations, Donjon Marine CompanyDawn Lopez
VP, Marketing & Public Relations, Associated Terminals, Turn ServicesJonathan Dunn
Sr. Dir., Head of Corp. Communications & Public Affairs, American Commercial Barge LineAmanda Wallace
Business System Analyst, Hines Furlong LineGarrett Rice
President, Master Boat BuildersDr. John C. Daidola, PE
President, AENY Naval Architects and Marine EngineersPeter Soles
Principal, Business Dev., GlostenCory Wood
VP, Principal Nvl. Arch., The Shearer Group, Inc. / Bristol Harbor Group, Inc.Jan Flores
VP, NetscoNick Hunter, PE
Marine Engineer, EBDGCapt. Jeff Slesinger
CEO & President, Delphi MaritimeErrin Howard
Executive Dir., We Work the WaterwaysSabrina Brigance
Managing Dir. - Marine Practice, HylantJack Kiely
Client Executive - Marine Practice, HylantGlenda R. Snodgrass, CISM, Lead CCA
President, The Net EffectKent Merrill
VP, Marine Projects, Aptamus Carbon SolutionsJayne Russell
Principal, JE Russell ConsultingKristy Huang
Global Dir. of Cybersecurity Solutions, ABS ConsultingMyra Shannon-Fuller
Reg. Marketing & Communications Mgr., Kongsberg MaritimeDavid Wingfield
Sr. Business Dev. Mgr., ABS WavesightValerie Cannon
Product Marketing Manager, BAE Systems Maritime Solutions JacksonvilleSponsorship Opportunities
TTB 2026 sponsorship packages offer tabletop exhibits, branded sessions, lead generation, custom email deployments and more. For more information, contact David Harkey O: 212.620.7223 / M: 973.563.0109 / [email protected].
Hotel Reservations
TTB 2026 attendees can reserve at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 South Water Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 USA
1 (800) 468-3571
251.438.4000
Reserve online
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 South Water Street Mobile, Alabama 36602 USA
1 (800) 468-3571
251.438.4000
Contact Us
Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Program is subject to change.
Hosted by: Gary Lynch, Publisher, Marine Log; Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief, Marine Log
Monday, March 9, 2026
3:00 PM
Exhibitor Setup — Bon Secour Ballroom, 2nd floor
5:00 PM
Registration & Badge Pickup — Bon Secour Ballroom, 2nd floor
Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception — Fathoms Streetside, lobby level
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
All conference sessions and social functions take place in the Bon Secour Ballroom area, 2nd floor.
7:00 AM
Exhibitor setup
8:00 AM
Registration / Attendee Check-in Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area
9:00 AM
Opening Session
Pioneering Progress: Charting America’s Waterways toward Economic Strength and Maritime Resilience
Ken A. Eriksen, Managing Member, Polaris Analytics and Consulting
9:30 AM
PANEL — Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional: USCG, CMMC & the Cost of Being Unprepared
Moderator: Emil Regard, Vice President for Managed & Strategic Services, KVH
Amanda Wallace, Business System Analyst, Hines Furlong Line
Glenda R. Snodgrass, CISM, Lead CCA, President, The Net Effect
Kristy Huang, Global Director of Cybersecurity Solutions, ABS Consulting
10:15 AM
PANEL — AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today
Moderator: Chris Law, Senior Vice President – Marine Risk Engineering & Loss Control, U.S. Marine Practice, AON
Michael Baldwin, Co-Founder & COO, OpenTug
Kyle Durden, President & CEO, Bergan Marine Systems
11:00 AM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area
11:45 AM
PANEL — Investing in People Enhances Economic Security
Moderator: Jack Kiely, Client Executive – Marine Practice, Hylant
Jayne Russell, Principal, Russell Consulting
Ashley Burns, Director of Community, Workforce, & Economic Development, West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Deb Calhoun, Senior Vice President, Waterways Council Inc.
Errin Howard, Executive Director, We Work the Waterways
Dawn Lopez, Vice President Marketing & PR, Associated Terminals / Turn Services
12:30 PM
Luncheon
2:15 PM
The Economics of Exposure: How Risk Management Strengthens Profitability
Sabrina Brigance, Managing Director – Marine Practice, Hylant
2:45 PM
Carbon on the Water: A New Revenue Stream?
Kent Merrill, Vice President Marine Projects, Aptamus Carbon Solutions
3:15 PM
Winning Freight: Convincing Shippers to Make the Modal Shift
Dr. John Daidola, PE, President, AENY Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
3:45 PM
Energy Break in the Exhibit Area
4:20 PM
PANEL — The Economics of Vessel Design: Tradeoffs Owners Can’t Ignore
Moderator: Garrett Rice, President & CEO, Master Boat Builders
Peter Soles, Principal, Business Development, Glosten
Lawren Best, Director of Design Development, Robert Allan Ltd.
Cory Wood, Vice President & Principal Naval Architect, The Shearer Group, Inc./Bristol Harbor Group, Inc.
Nick Hunter, PE, Marine Engineer, EBDG
5:05 PM
Cocktail Reception
6:05 PM
Day Ends
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM The Icebox Bar Happy Hour
Complimentary drinks for TTB 2026 attendees at The Icebox Bar
Courtesy of select sponsors.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
8:00 AM
Registration / Attendee Check-in Sponsored by Bay Ship & Yacht
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area
9:00 AM
Reviving Aging Assets While Minimizing Downtime
Nick Hunter, PE, Marine Engineer, EBDG
9:30 AM
PANEL – Keeping Crews, Protecting Margins: An Operator’s View
Moderator: Jack Kiely, Client Executive – Marine Practice, Hylant
Jonathan Dunn, Senior Director, Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, American Commercial Barge Line
Valerie Cannon, Product Marketing Manager, BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Jacksonville
10:00 AM
From Collapse to Clearance: The Key Bridge Salvage Operation
Timothy P. Williamson, Vice President Salvage Operations, Donjon Marine Company
10:30 AM
Designing the Next-Generation ATB: What Owners Should Expect from a Newbuild
Jan Flores, Vice President, Netsco
11:00 AM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area
11:30 AM
PANEL — Choosing Tech That Delivers Smarter, Safer Operations
Moderator: Myra Shannon-Fuller, Regional Marketing & Communications Manager, Kongsberg Maritime
Capt. Jeff Slesinger, CEO & President, Delphi Maritime
Garrett Rice, President & CEO, Master Boat Builders
David Wingfield, Senior Business Development Manager, ABS Wavesight
12:15 PM
Day Ends
Sponsorships
Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges is the only event where such pivotal markets converge—bringing together tug and towboat owners, operators, builders, designers, and stakeholders.
Sponsorships allow your company to position itself as an industry leader, shape the dialogue in the industry, and leverage networking opportunities.
David Harkey
973.563.0109 (cell)
212.620.7223 (office)
[email protected]