August 22, 2018
1130 – 1800
WGMA Offices
Houston, TX

Developing Agenda:

1130:  WGMA Monthly Membership Meeting & Luncheon

Keynote: Cadet Training Ships- Our National Security at Stake
RADM Mike Rodriguez- USMS, Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy Galveston

1300-1630:  Afternoon Seminar– sponsored by NAMEPA, West Gulf Maritime Association, Samunder Club, & The Nautical Institute

Emission Strategies for 2020 and beyond- This seminar will explore the impending emission regulations, their importance, and impact on the maritime industry in Houston

Topics & Featured Speakers:

• Regulatory Sea of Change– Carleen Lyden Walker, Co-Founder & Executive Director, NAMEPA
  
• Emissions and Community Health Along the Houston Ship Channel– Grace Tee Lewis, Postdoctoral Science Fellow, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
• Fuel Quality Management– Jack Grogan, Account Manager, Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS)
• Scrubbers:  A Cost-Efficient Solution– Dr. Ram Vis, Founder & Director, Viswa Group
• Enforcing Emission Regulations– Mark Bottiglieri; Chief, Port State Control, USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
• Protecting the Public– Ken Gathright, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, Port Houston
  
• Roundtable Discussion

1630-1800:  Reception

Advance RSVP is requested for all attendees.  

There is no cost for WGMA members, NAMEPA members, or invited guests.  Non-members and/or those interested in attending, please email Citlalli@wgma.org for more information.