Thank you to all who joined us for AMMV’s 38th Annual National Convention at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD March 27 – March 30, 2026.
Speaker Highlights
Dave Yoho
WWII Merchant Marine Veteran & World-Renowned Motivational Speaker
Jim Patti
President, Maritime Institute for Research and Industrial Development
Dr. Arthur H Sulzer
Retired U.S. Navy Captain & Merchant Marine Officer; Cofounder, Maritime Academy Charter School
Captain Ed Carr
Board, Houston Maritime Center & Museum
Panel Highlights
Women in Maritime:
Generational Understandings
Join a dynamic, cross-generational panel of women mariners as they explore their experiences in the maritime industry. This engaging dialogue will bring together perspectives from different eras, highlighting the challenges, progress, and the shared determination of women mariners.
Moderated by Dr. June Klees, Bay de Noc Community College
Panelists:
Captain Beth Christman, Propeller Club of Baltimore
Captain Alaina Carouge, AMO Government Affairs
Captain Meredith Floyd, International Organization of Master, Mates & Pilots
Contested Logistics in the MSC Wheelhouse
Join an esteemed panel of ship masters as they share firsthand insight into the realities of sailing into modern-day war zones. Through their professional experiences, these captains will examine the logistical and human challenges of navigating vessels amid geopolitical instability, offering a compelling look at the responsibilities of operating vessels in hostile environments.
Moderated by Kyle Knickerbocker, AMMV Region 4 Vice President
Panelists:
Captain Michael Parr, International Organization of Master, Mates, & Pilots
Captain Jack Menendez, AMMV National Vice President
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