AMPP to host August webcast on maritime corrosion technologies

AMPP will host a Aug. 4 webcast on robotics, smart coatings, digital inspections and other tools reshaping maritime corrosion management. The 2.5-hour event is aimed at shipowners, shipyards, defense organizations and other asset operators looking to improve reliability, safety and lifecycle performance.

Why it matters: - Maritime operators are under pressure to extend asset life, reduce downtime and manage maintenance costs. - The webcast focuses on technologies that could move corrosion management from reactive repairs to more data-driven asset integrity programs. - The discussion is relevant to commercial fleets, shipyards and defense organizations facing workforce shortages and tighter performance expectations.

What happened: - The Association for Materials Protection and Performance will host “Next-Generation Maritime Corrosion Technology” on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT and 6:30 p.m. IST. - The 2.5-hour webcast will examine robotics, digitalization, predictive analytics and smart coatings in maritime corrosion control. - AMPP framed the event as part of the industry’s push to modernize maintenance and asset-management practices.

The details: - Featured sessions will cover the U.S. Navy’s Corrosion Control and Repair Technology Focus Team, with Deniz Ferrin of NAVSEA 04 Shipyard Modernization Office and Tactical Innovation Implementation Lab. - Ferrin will discuss laser ablation, plasma blasting and induction heating for corrosion removal, along with potential benefits for maintenance costs, sailor safety and fleet readiness. - Federico (Fede) Gambina of EWI will cover advanced manufacturing technologies such as laser surface preparation, cold spray repairs and remote welding. - J. Peter Ault of KTA-Tator will discuss SSPC-SP 18 and the value of preparing previously coated steel without removing good paint. - Zain Zuber Khan of Consultech will present an impressed-current smart cathodic protection system at Cochin Shipyard. - Dhruv Pandya of Intuitive Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. will focus on robotics for surface preparation, coating application and inspection. - Pandya will also examine AI-driven surface mapping, digital twins and autonomous underwater maintenance systems. - Heramb Trifaley of AGEP India Pvt. Ltd. will discuss robotics, autonomous inspection technologies and self-healing coatings. - Dr. Ishaq S. Makkar of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi will offer an asset owner’s view on corrosion control in naval operations. - AMPP said the webcast is sponsored by AGEP India Pvt. Ltd. - AMPP described AGEP India as a provider of industrial protective and marine coatings. - More information and registration are available online.

Between the lines: - The agenda shows how corrosion control is becoming a digital and automation story, not just a coatings story. - The mix of Navy, shipyard, research and private-sector speakers suggests the industry is still comparing tools and use cases before broader adoption. - AMPP Vice President of Maritime and Defense Jennifer Merck said the webcast is designed to share real-world lessons, challenges and opportunities for organizations evaluating new solutions.

What's next: - Attendees are expected to use the webcast to assess which technologies can improve inspection quality, worker safety, maintenance planning and fleet resilience. - AMPP is positioning the event as a window into practical next steps for maritime asset owners and operators as they modernize corrosion management. - If the technologies gain wider adoption, the industry could see more predictive maintenance and fewer costly unplanned interventions.