Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA
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At the upcoming Marine Log Ship Repair USA 2025 conference, taking place June 10\u201311 in New Orleans, Douglas Pearlson, founder of Miami-based Pearlson Shiplift Corp.<\/a>, will deliver a presentation focused on how modernizing drydocking and ship transfer systems can dramatically improve shipyard efficiency and safety.<\/p>\n Pearlson\u2019s session will explore how shipyards can identify and act on opportunities to reduce operational risk and enhance productivity through infrastructure upgrades. He will highlight real-world examples of shipyard transformations involving advanced shiplift systems and the use of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters and rail-based transfer systems to service multiple land-level repair berths. In addition, he\u2019ll walk attendees through a cost-benefit analysis of these upgrades, considering long-term productivity gains and through-life costs.<\/p>\n Hosted by Marine Log<\/em>, Ship Repair USA<\/a> is designed to serve small and mid-sized shipyards and the vessel owners and operators who rely on them. The two-day event features sessions on ship maintenance, retrofitting, regulatory strategy, and workforce development\u2014all aimed at helping industry players remain competitive in a fast-changing landscape.<\/p>\n New for 2025, attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the Empire State VII<\/em>, the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) built for U.S. maritime academies. Guided by cadets from SUNY Maritime College, the tour will showcase the vessel\u2019s cutting-edge training and disaster response capabilities, including a helicopter pad, hospital, and accommodations for 600 cadets.<\/p>\n Early registration<\/a> is recommended to secure a place on the NSMV tour and receive discounted rates. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities remain available.<\/p>\n The post Boosting shipyard efficiency: Pearlson to present at Ship Repair USA<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n