More and more ships are going electric, and batteries are now a standard part of many vessel designs. The Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) and the SNAME Texas Section are hosting a one-day, in-person workshop for anyone working on marine electrification, including naval architects, marine engineers, shipowners, operators, shipyards, class and regulators.
The workshop uses MBF course material that has been taught around the world, and it follows the MBF-led workshop in Ottawa in 2025. The day starts with how lithium-ion batteries work. Battery makers then present their systems, followed by sessions on fitting batteries into ships and on battery safety. You’ll leave knowing how to choose a battery technology for a vessel, what integration on board involves, and how to install and run battery systems safely.
Agenda
08:00 – 08:30 Welcome and coffee
08:30 – 10:00 Lithium-ion battery basics
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:00 Maritime battery systems
Erik Larsen (Corvus Energy), Ray Scott (Echandia), Andrew Christensen (Fleetzero)12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Integrating batteries on board ships
Elshad Asadi (Kongsberg Maritime), Mark Craig (OneStep Power Solutions)14:30 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:30 Battery safety
Jude Tomdio (ABS)16:30 – 17:00 Final discussion and Q&A
Monday, November 16, 2026 | 08:00 – 17:00 CT
Mustang Caterpillar, 6803 Grovecrest Street, Houston, TX 77092