Marine Log - September 2007 - (Page 46)

AMERICAN SALVAGE ASSOCIATION MARINELOG NATIONAL MARITIME SALVAGE CONFERENCE & EXPO OCTOBER 9-11, 2007 HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY, ARLINGTON, VA T he maritime industry’s first–responders were among the first on the scene in the wake of the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll hear their story at this important three-day event, presented by the American Salvage Association and Marine Log. Renowned experts from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and shipping, salvage and insurance organizations will also be on hand to discuss and debate hot industry topics. And at THE EXPO, new salvage, spill response, communications, training technologies and services will be on display. The two–day event will be held in conjunction with an ASA Board Meeting on October 8th. There will also be an intense, interactive, all-day TRAINING SEMINAR on marine salvage operations and salvage contracting on October 11. For attendees of this event, the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA has set aside a block of rooms at a group rate of $215 (single/double) per night. These will be held until 30 days prior to the conference. Room reservations must be made directly through the Hyatt by calling (703) 418–1234. Please mention “Marine Log” when calling to receive the group rate. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Registration Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area sponsored by Smit Salvage Americas, Inc. Opening Remarks George Wittich, American Salvage Association RADM Brian Salerno, U.S. Coast Guard Report on Current Status of USCG Vessel Response Plans, & Salvage & Firefighting Regulations Richard Fairbanks, ASA Session Moderator U.S. Coast Guard (Tank Vessels): LCDR Reed Kohberger, USCG U.S. Coast Guard (Non-tank Vessels): LCDR Rob Smith, USCG P&I Club Perspective: J. Arnold Witte, The American Club Salvor’s Perspective: George Wittich, American Salvage Association Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area sponsored by Bisso Marine Co., Inc. The Response to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita John Witte, ASA Session Moderator U.S. Coast Guard’s Perspective: CDR Brian Lincoln, USCG U.S. Navy’s Perspective: CAPT Michael Herb, USN retired Vessel Owners’ Perspective: Jennifer Kelly Carpenter, AWO The Brown Water Response: Mauricio Garrido, Titan (a Crowley Co.) The Offshore Response: speaker from SMIT Salvage Luncheon in the Exhibit Area (sponsorships available) Luncheon Speaker— The Position of the Marine Salvage Industry in the Years Ahead: Hans van Rooij, President, International Salvage Union Wreck Oil/Pollutant Removal Tim Beaver, ASA Session Moderator JACOB K. LUCKENBACH—Wreck Oil Recovery: Todd Busch, Titan (a Crowley Co.) Deep Oil Recovery: Bendt Nilsen, Frank Mohn Houston PRESTIGE—Deep Ocean Recovery: Ramon Hernan Paadin, Repsol Energy Break in the Exhibit Area sponsored by Bisso Marine Co., Inc. Standby Salvage Capability Jack Ringelberg, ASA Session Moderator International Perspective: Frank Tazelaar, SVITZER State Perspective: Norm Davis, Washington State Department of Ecology–invited U.S. Towing Perspective: Paul Gallagher, Foss Maritime U.S. Environmental Perspective: Fred Felleman, Ocean Advocates Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit Area to Recognize Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Chairman, House Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation sponsored by Donjon Marine Co. Inc. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Registration Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area sponsored by Bisso Marine Co., Inc. Opening Remarks George Wittich, American Salvage Association CAPT Mike Karr, U.S. Coast Guard Report on Current Status of Maritime Security George Wittich, ASA Session Moderator Federal Perspective: Al Martinez-Fonts, Asst. Secretary for Private Sector, DHS Port Perspective: Gary LaGrange, Port of New Orleans Shipping Industry Perspective: Joseph Cox, Chamber of Shipping of America Salvor’s Perspective: Paul Hankins, Donjon-SMIT Coffee Break in the Exhibit Area sponsored by Marine Response Consultants Firefighting Ken Edgar, ASA Session Moderator U.S. Coast Guard Perspective: CAPT Richard Kaser, USCG–invited Municipal Perspective: Chief Tom Stone, Saint Bernard Parish, LA Salvor’s Perspective: Joseph Farrell, Resolve Marine Group For program updates & industry news, visit us on the web: www.marinelog.com http://www.marinelog.com http://www.marinelog.com

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