Marine Log - February 2009 - (Page 31) CONFERENCE & EXPO | SAVE THE DATE Oct. 6-8, 2009 Arlington, VA WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA? On New Year’s Eve, the U.S. Coast Guard issued its long-awaited modifications to the Oil Pollution Act regarding Marine Salvage and Firefighting. If these modifications are implemented, what will be the impact on the shipping and salvage community? The answer will be among the topics discussed at the National Maritime Salvage Conference & Expo 2009, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2009 at the Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA. Sponsored by the American Salvage Association in conjunction with Marine Log, this important biennial event will highlight: The shipowner’s perspective on salvage Environmental protection and the salvor Port operations Regulations and legislation and much more The opening remarks will be delivered by Captain Patrick Keenan, U.S. Navy Director of Ocean Engineering, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving. TRAINING SEMINAR An all-day training seminar on Oct. 8 will include a series of panel and individual presentations by some of the world’s foremost experts on marine casualties, salvage operations and procedures. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to: Marine Salvage Operations Marine Salvage Training Salvage Contracting CONTACT For more information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring at the National Maritime Salvage Conference & Expo, please contact: Ms. Jane Poterala, Conference Director, t: 212-620-7209; e: jpoterala@sbpub.com Be on hand for a Special Reception on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m., recognizing the Hon. Elijah E. Cummings, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Through his subcommittee, Rep. Cummings has been a staunch supporter of the salvage industry and has shaped the future of such issues as maritime safety and education, training, recruitment, security, the Oil Pollution Act, short-sea shipping and ship disposal. For event updates, visit www.marinelog.com http://www.marinelog.com
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