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A Day of Maritime Issues Front and Center
August 22, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Free
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.