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]