The 152nd Annual Meeting took place on 14 May 2025.
The Annual Meeting kicked off at 4:00 PM EDT with Welcome Remarks and an update on the State of the Institute from RADM Ray Spicer USN, (Ret.). This was followed by an awards presentation to recognize Authors of the Year and Essay Award winners.
The following featured panel took place from 4:50 PM - 6:00 PM:
Correcting Course: Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industry to Meet Strategic Demands
The United States is facing extreme challenges in shipbuilding — in both capacity and the health of the maritime industrial base. This conversation explored how we arrived at this critical inflection point, the urgent need to revitalize the maritime industrial base and its workforce, and what must be done to preserve the strength and resilience of the United States as a maritime nation.
From the stage to the pages of Proceedings, experts have stepped forward to share their insights on revitalizing shipbuilding. Their articles are featured in the February 2025 issue of Proceedings and are available at the link below. Authors ADM John Richardson, USN (Ret.), VADM Thomas Moore, USN (Ret.), and Mr. Martin Bollinger will present their perspectives live at the U.S. Naval Institute Annual Meeting.
https://www.usni.org/shipbuilding-and-ship-repair
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