Thursday, October 23, 2008
3:00PM EDT

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Last year, our the First Annual U.S. Maritime Industry National Town Meeting Webcast on Marine Highways, resulted in national coverage in USA Today, and garnered the attention the industry needed to get new legislation passed to help the Marine Highways Initiative. In this presidential election year, emphasis is again on new legislation and programs to support the Marine Highways concept. Most Recently, the U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary announced a new nationwide plan to reduce traffic on congested roadways by creating new Marine Highways. Join us live and interact by email as this distinguished panel of Short Sea Shipping experts discusses the rapidly evolving events and activities surrounding Marine Highways and the U. S. Maritime Industry.

Panelists:
Mr. James Pugh
Director, Office of Marine Highways and Passenger Vessel Services
U.S. Maritime Administration

Mr. Paul Bea
Founder, PHB Public Affairs
Chairman, Coastwise Coalition

VADM Al Herberger, USN (Ret.)
Co- Founder Tell America
Former Maritime Administrator

Moderator:
Dave Gardy
Executive Producer, Maritime TV
Chairman and CEO, TV Worldwide