Chris Laughlin

Chris Laughlin has a diverse work experience in the maritime industry. Chris started their career at Tidewater Marine in 2006 as a Project Engineer/Naval Architect, where they assisted with vessel technical specifications, created conceptual designs, and proposed modifications to existing vessel designs to meet operational and regulatory requirements. In 2015, Chris joined Bollinger Shipyards as an Estimator before becoming a Project Engineer in 2016. Chris worked on several projects until 2019. Currently, since 2019, Chris serves as the Director of Business Development & US Operations at Genoa Design International Ltd., where they also held the position of US Client Liaison Manager until March 2023.

Chris Laughlin attended the University of New Orleans from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.