Objective:
The goal of this project is to accelerate the shipbuilding opportunities associated with potential U.S.-based Short Sea Shipping (S3) operations. The objectives are:
- To continue the NSRP engagement with Short Sea Shipping, and serve as a bridge to a broader effort that may be undertaken as an NSRP RA project (Note, however, that the proposed panel project provides significant benefit in and of itself, and it is not dependent or contingent on any other potential effort)
- To focus on reducing the costs of constructing S3 vessels in the U.S. with concentration on Ro-Ro vessels of varying size and configuration
- To facilitate forming consortia (owners, operators, U.S. shipyards, partnered foreign shipyards, suppliers and technical support companies)
Attendees:
This meeting is intended for management and technical personnel involved in shipbuilding processes and technologies. Expected participants include US Commercial Shipyards and Shipowners, International Shipyards, US and International shipbuilding and ship design consulting organizations, financing experts, US Government organizations (Navy, MarAd, Congress), and academia. Meals held at the workshop and the first evening's dinner is to our account.
Registration:
The informal registration will close on September 24, 2008 to allow for final planning.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn
Charleston Airport & Convention Center
5264 International Bvld.
Phone: 1.843.576.0300
Rates: Industry - $129/person:
Mention "Short Sea Shipping" to receive the special group rate. Reservations must be made by September 24, 2008. Reservation requests after the cut-off date will be honored on a space-and-rate availability basis.
Conference Attire:
The dress code is business casual for all meeting sessions and social events.
Questions:
Contact Shawn Wilber, Event Coordinator at 1.251.431.8791 or [email protected] |