MTS Marine Materials Committee Webinar | When Innovation Meets Reality: Corrosion, Coatings, Cathodic Protection and the Future of the Maritime Industry

Date and Time:

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET

Description

Join the MTS Marine Materials Committee and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) for a webinar that is designed for the commercial maritime community—including ship owners, operators, shipyards, port authorities, class societies, and solution providers—who are balancing innovation with operational reality. The session focuses on how corrosion prevention, coatings standards, training and emerging inspection technologies can reduce unplanned downtime, control maintenance costs, and extend vessel service life across commercial fleets. By combining AMPP’s corrosion and coatings expertise with MTS’s marine technology and innovation community, the webinar connects next-generation solutions to the practical demands of commercial marine operations.

• Learn why corrosion is still one of the biggest hidden cost drivers in commercial maritime: Understand how corrosion, coatings failure, and improper surface preparation directly impact vessel availability, dry-dock schedules, and lifecycle costs.
• See how emerging marine technologies hold up in real operating environments: Gain practical insight into how new materials, sensors, robotics, and inspection tools perform once exposed to saltwater, fouling, and long-term deployment.
• Take away actionable best practices you can apply immediately: Walk away with practical guidance on coatings, corrosion monitoring, and standards-based maintenance that improve reliability, extend service life, and support sustainability goals.

Presenters:

Jennifer Merck, Vice President of Maritime and Defense, AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance (Formally SSPC/NACE)

Ms. Merck is the Vice President of Maritime and Defense at AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) and has been a key leader within the organization for twenty-six years. With a proven track record of driving revenue growth, she leads strategic initiatives to expand market presence, forge high-impact partnerships, and advance business development efforts.

A recognized industry leader, Ms. Merck has played a pivotal role in educating and advising the Department of Defense Corrosion Policy and Oversight Office, the tri-services, and the Department of Transportation on the critical importance of corrosion mitigation. She has successfully championed the adoption of certification programs for engineers, supervisors, and craft workers, ensuring long-term infrastructure resilience and operational readiness. Her leadership continues to help shape industry standards and drive innovation in corrosion prevention and materials protection.

D. Terry Greenfield, Principal Consultant , CONSULEX 

D. Terry Greenfield is a distinguished leader in corrosion engineering and protective coatings with more than 46 years of industry experience. He served Board Chairman of AMPP (2021–2022). He currently serves as Principal Consultant for CONSULEX, providing expert services in program and project management, failure analysis, expert witness testimony, quality assurance, corrosion condition assessment, maintenance planning, specification development, and professional training. 

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