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Date & Time:Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM CDT-to- Friday October 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM CDT Add to Calendar
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About this Event 
NAMEPA is continuing the North American World Maritime Day Observance with this year’s event being held in Cozumel, Mexico. We are pleased to be partnering with Mexican maritime interests, and will be joined by senior representatives from both Canada and the United States. This year, we once again are honored by the presence and participation of IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu. Industry experts from both shipping and offshore will be offering the latest perspective on compliance with MARPOL regulations, education and training of mariners, the prospect of Mexico, Central and South America developing an ECA, safety in offshore drilling, safety at sea and the greening of ports. Please join us for this important event. Hotel Reservations: Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Call: 1 877 834 3613 - Be sure to mention that you would like to reserve a room with in the NAMEPA room block. |
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Developing Program October 22nd - Wednesday NAMEPA Marine Debris Training Children’s Beach Cleanup 7:00pm - Evening Welcome Reception October 23rd - Thursday 8:00 - Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 - Governor Introduction – Eduardo Gonzalez Cid Conference Opening •Roberto Borge Angulo, Governor of the State of Quinta Roo •Fredy Marrufo Martin, Mayor of Cozumel Welcome – Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle and NAMEPA Board Member Introduction of Distinguished Guests – Carleen Lyden-Kluss, Executive Director and Co-Founder, NAMEPA Official Speeches: • Keynote Speech- The Importance of Maritime Education and Heritage- The Honorable Koji Sekimizu, Secretary General International Maritime Organization • Mr. Sylvain Lachance, Acting Director General, Marine Safety & Security, Transport Canada • RADM Paul Thomas, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, United States Coast Guard (USCG) 10:30 - Coffee Break A. Annex 1: Ending OWS Violations- Moderator - Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle a. Capt. Alfonso Rodriguez, Harbor Master of Cozumel b. Jeanne Grasso, Partner, Blank Rome Maritime c. RADM Paul Thomas, USCG B. Waste Reception Facilities - Moderator, Fernando Melo Graf, Stericycle a. Ginger Garte, Americas Environmental Manager, Lloyd’s Register b. Elaine Heldewier, Sustainability Director, Carnival Corporation & plc c. Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle 12:30 – 2:00 - Luncheon Break Luncheon Keynote Speaker- CIP (OAS) - Jorge Duran “Collaboration and Cooperation on Protecting Maritime Assets” 2:00- C. Groupo Mexico Presentation/Video D. Education and Training of Future Mariners - Moderator - Carleen Lyden-Kluss, NAMEPA a. Capt. Miguel Angel Osuna, President, School of Seafarers of Mexico and General Manager, Institute of Nautical and Port Education b. Naim Nazha, Executive Director for Personnel Standards, Pilotage and Medicine of Marine Safety and Security, Transport Canada c. Anuj Chopra, Vice President Americas, Rightship d. Jason Zuidema, Executive Director, NAMMA e. Elise Avallon, Education and Outreach Manager, NAMEPA 3:00 - Coffee Break 3:30-E. Should Mexico, Central and South America have an ECA? - Moderator - Eduardo Gonzalez Cid a. Capt. Miguel Angel Osuna, President, School of Seafarers of Mexico and General Manager, Institute of Nautical and Port Education b. Leonor Mondragon, President, Association of Maritime Suppliers c. Paul Topping, Manager of Environmental Protection, Transport Canada d. SEMARNAT (Mexican Environmental Protection Agency) e. Eduardo Gutierrez, Director, Naval Mexicana 4:30 - Conference Conclusion – Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle North American World Maritime Day Observance: 7:00 - Reception 8:00 - Gala Dinner October 24th - Friday (half day conference) 8:00 - Continental Breakfast 9:00 - Conference Opening and Welcome – Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle A. Safety at Sea and in Offshore Drilling - Moderator - Carleen Lyden-Kluss, NAMEPA a. John McDonald, VP for Americas Central Region, ABS b. Salvors Approach to Environmental Problems - Avery Munson, Commercial Manager Americas, Mammoet Salvage c. Cruise Industry Perspective – Capt. Gerry Ellis, Director Maritime Safety and Compliance, Royal Caribbean Cruises d. RADM Paul Thomas - USCG e. Capt. Gutierrez, Director of Maritime and Port Protection in Mexico, Mexican Merchant Marine 10:00 - Coffee break 10:30- B. Green Ports – Moderator - Fernando Melo Graf, Stericycle a. Jesus Mendez, Director, Puerta Maya Terminal b. Martin Andrade, Director, SSA Terminal Cozumel c. Alberto Silva, Goodrich Riquelme Asociados 12:00 - Conference Conclusion – Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Stericycle LUNCH & SNORKELING |
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Featured Guests Koji Sekimizu was elected Secretary-General of IMO assuming that role at the beginning of 2012. Having initially worked as a ship inspector at the Ministry of Transport of Japan, Mr. Sekimizu joined IMO in 1989 and has been involved in the development of many important Conventions and Codes, with responsibility for maritime safety, security, anti-piracy measures and marine environment issues. In his capacity as Director of the Marine Environment Division (MED), he led the Marine Environment Division in discharging its responsibilities to support the work of among other things the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in dealing with the phase-out schedule of the single-hull tankers and the Condition Assessment Scheme proposed in the aftermath of the Erika (1999) and Prestige (2002) incidents and handling a number of emerging new environmental issues including harmful anti-fouling paints, ballast water management, ship recycling, particularly sensitive sea areas (PSSAs) and greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In January 2004, he was appointed as Director of Maritime Safety Division and has contributed to the activities of IMO in preparation, adoption and implementation of international rules and regulations including: implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; development of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) system; development of the Goal Based Standards; and the comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention. Koji Sekimizu studied naval architecture at Osaka University where he obtained a Masters in engineering. |
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