The Nautical Institue Biennial Conference 2026
The Nautical Institute Biennial Conference 2026 – Building the mariner of tomorrow
October 5 – 6th, 2026
SUNY Maritime College
Bronx, New York, NY
Join leaders from across government and industry to discuss and develop ways forward to ensure the orderly development of best practices across the US and global merchant marine.
Topics will include:
Keynote address from senior MARAD personnel
Emerging technologies at sea
Managing operational change aboard
STCW comprehsive review
Evolution of education, training and assessment of the future mariner
Role of The Nautical Institute’s STEER Project
Full details will continue to be added to the conference website.
Online registration opens soon – follow this link for more.
Arrangements are ongoing, but for sponsorship opportunities and any other questions please contact US Northeast Branch Chair, Mr James Spear MNI, directly at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!