Navtech is produced by Colibri Northwest. December 1-2, 2026 in Seattle, WA.
Opening Remarks: Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Professional mariners from different sectors of the maritime community will share their observations on navigation technology and best practices. Among our most popular sessions, this is a great way to develop themes that carry through both days.
Moderator: CAPT Paul Amos, Columbia River Pilots
Manufacturers share the newest in navigation technology for the professional commercial navigator.
Moderator: CAPT Wesley Moore, Sabine Pilots
Pilot boat manufacturers will discuss new pilot boat technologies available to pilot associations.
Moderator: CAPT Jorge Viso, American Pilots Association
New technologies, autonomous platforms, machine learning and AI are transforming how data is collected, organized and disseminated in the maritime industry.
Moderator: Brian Tetreault, Woolpert, Inc.
Our popular safety at sea session will be expanded to include a session on best practices, and a second session on new technologies.
Moderator: Jon Kjaerulff, MITAGS
Part two of our expanded safety at sea session will focus on technologies available to the mariner today, and technologies in other sectors that might have marine application.
Moderator: George Burkley, MPI
We’ll examine how professional mariners are exploring new technologies and new operational models to keep marine mammals and other aquatic life safe from marine operations.
Moderator: RADM Tim Gallaudet, USN (ret), Ocean STL Consulting, LLC
How are autonomy and autonomous operations being integrated into commercial marine navigation …and what’s the difference between the two?
Moderator: Clay Diamond, American Pilots Association
