Moderator: RADM Duncan Smith (Ret.)- Partner, Blank Rome LLC/LLP
Safeguarding our Seafarer-
VADM Brian Salerno- Deputy Commandant of Operations, United States Coast Guard
Protecting passengers and crews-
CLIA
Value of the public/private partnership-
Benjamin Strong- Director, AMVER Marine Relations
Promoting the Safety Culture on Ships-
Shipowner (TBD)
Guarding against piracy-
Kevin Doherty- Nexus Consulting (Invited)
On the waterfront: the evolving role of port ministry-
The Rev. James von Dreele- Vice President, NAMMA
Securing the welfare of seafarers-
David Heindel, SIU/ITF (invited)
Educating our future mariners-
RADM Wendi Carpenter- Superintendent, SUNY Maritime College
The seminar will be followed immediately by the
National Maritime Day Dinner and AMVER Awards
Please join industry leaders in celebrating the achievements of the American
merchant marine industry, and the presentation of the AMVER Awards. This
year's dinner will highlight the developments in the industry, as well as recognize
the 163 shipping companies who participate in the United States Coast Guard's
voluntary AMVER rescue at sea program.
Reception at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and awards presentation
Our guest of honor: VADM Brian Salerno, Deputy Commandant for Operations,
United States Coast Guard
For more information on attending or sponsorships, please contact Carleen Lyden-Kluss at +203 255 4686 or [email protected]
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