The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) invites maritime industry representatives to attend and participate in its June 22, 23 & 24, 2004 meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico, hosted by the Puerto Rico Port Authority.

The theme of the SOCP meeting is Caribbean maritime operations. SOCP's agenda features guest keynote speakers, Rear Admiral David Stone, USN Retired, Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (invited); luncheon keynoter Mr. Edgardo Torres-Caballero, General Manager, Port of the Americas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and panels covering issues on maritime security and safety.

After the June 22 session, a reception will be held aboard the training ship STATE OF MAINE for meeting participants and their families where all will have an opportunity to hear from high-level government officials.

To introduce Puerto Rico's student community to the maritime industry and the vital role it serves, SOCP has coordinated a guided tour of the STATE OF MAINE where students will have an opportunity to talk with cadets about their experiences, and observe port operations during a port facility tour.

If you can’t be present, you can view SOCP archived webcast at www.maritimetv.com. SOCP also offers opportunities to be a webcast sponsor. Contact Nate Karle, TVWorldwide.com by phone at 703-961-9250 x222 or email at [email protected] for additional sponsor information or technical questions regarding the webcast.

The event will be archived for a full year for viewing at www.tvworldwide.com and www.maritimetv.com. Participants should have the free Real Video Player installed to view the event.

About SOCP
The purpose of the SOCP is to address and promote commercial operations through the identification, development, and application of new methods, procedures, and technologies. SOCP’s overall objective is to improve the competitiveness, productivity, efficiency, safety, and environmental responsiveness of U.S. vessel operations. All U.S. based vessel operators and organizations that support vessel operations are eligible to participate in the program. With the support of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), industry, labor, and Government are working together to address common challenges and identify new solutions for improvements in ship operations. This cooperative program allows members to participate in research which would not be economically feasible on an individual basis, or possibly even within a single area of the industry. Information about new technologies, systems, or procedures that would otherwise not exist is made available to all Cooperative members.

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