Register to Attend SHIPPINGInsight's Maritime Days Session in November

SHIPPINGInsight Invitation
October 1, 2024

SHIPPINGInsight is the premier technology and innovation forum for maritime industry professionals. Established in 2012, SHIPPINGInsight is a series of conferences that address the pressing issues faced by ship and fleet operators in the 21st Century.

SHIPPINGInsight 2024 Solutions through Innovation: Bringing Good Ideas to Reality offers a fantastic opportunity for your members to engage with industry leaders and explore innovative solutions that address the critical challenges facing the maritime sector. 

Register today. 

NMC Members will receive a 10% discount on admission. Reach out to Shell for details.

The NMC is honored to be a supporting organization for SHIPPINGInsight2024. 

This event is part of the NY Maritime Days, which occurs November 19 - 22. Here is a list of all events happening during that time.

Forge Announces $30K Product Development Grant - Application Due by 10/4

FORGE; September 20th, 2024

FORGE has secured over $800,000 from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund to fuel product development and manufacturing innovation. This funding will be used to offer grants ranging from $30,000 to $100,000, supporting startups in advancing their product ideas and bringing them closer to market readiness. In addition to grants, FORGE will continue providing manufacturing readiness education and connecting startups to local manufacturers for right-fit solutions.

If you’re a Connecticut startup looking to scale, applications are now open for the first $30,000 grant to one qualified company, with the award being presented at CT Innovation Nights on Nov. 14. Don't miss the chance to apply by October 4!

NMC Announces Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024 Speaker

July 11, 2024

If you've been waiting to purchase your tickets for Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024 until we released the speaker, today's your day! 

The NMC is honored to have Emil C. Casciano, Vice President of Groton Operations at General Dynamics Electric Boat, as our guest speaker this year for #NMCBBB24. Casciano has a strong background with Electric Boat and in serving our country through the US Navy. As our friends at the Naval Submarine Base New London say, "He volunteered twice. One to serve in the US Navy and then again to serve in the US naval submarine force."

Introducing our Guest Speaker: Emil C Casciano

Emil Casciano was named Vice President of Groton Operations in October of 2023.

He began his career at Electric Boat in 2013 and has served as the Program Manager for the UK TRIDENT Program Office, Director of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Chief Nuclear Officer, Vice President of Engineering and Design, and Vice President of Nuclear Operations and Fleet Support.

Casciano joined Electric Boat following a distinguished 31-year career in the naval submarine force during which he served as commanding officer of USS Philadelphia and Commander, Submarine Squadron Two in Groton, with responsibility for seven Navy ships and crews including six submarines.

He also carried out assignments as Director for Training and Tactical Development for Submarine Force Atlantic in Norfolk, VA., and as Commanding Officer of the Submarine Learning Center in Groton. In this position, he supervised seven global submarine training sites including four major commands and 200,000 students.

Casciano earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the Catholic University of America. He is also a qualified nuclear-propulsion engineer.

How to Learn More About #NMCBBB24

If you'd like to join us for Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024, visit our event page at bit.ly/nmcbbb24, where you can also see which companies are attending and buy your tickets. 

If you haven't attended in the past, you can watch this overview from last year's event on YouTube. 

Join us for a night of fun, connecting with others, and enjoying a tour of the historic Charles W. Morgan. 

Buy your tickets Today.