NAMEPA EIM - Fast Forward Into the Future of Maritime
February 18, 2015 - Houston, Texas

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

NAMEPA is pleased to host a gathering of North American marine industry professionals to explore and discuss what the future holds.  Join your colleagues as we explore the marine industry's economic landscape, new regulations, air emission strategies, port waste management strategies and more.  Plus, there will be an important Arctic policy update from Admiral Bob Papp, US Special Representative for the Arctic (as the United States takes over the Chairmanship for The Arctic Council.)  The day will conclude with a senior leadership roundtable discussion on the future direction of the marine industry.  

Please plan to attend, participate, and contribute to the industry's dialog on the Future of Maritime.

Immediately following the seminar will be the Lloyd's List North American Awards Reception and Dinner.

0800

Continental Breakfast and Registration

0900

Welcome & Introduction - Carleen Lyden-Kluss, Co-Founder & Executive Director, NAMEPA
Conference Chairman - Craig Eason, Deputy Editor, Lloyd's List

0915

World Economic View - Prof. Maria G. Burns; Director, Center for Logistics & Transportation Policy; University of Houston
The Shale Revolution - Helen Currie, Senior Economist, ConocoPhillips
Regulations Today and Tomorrow - CAPT John P. Nadeau, Commanding Officer Marine Safety Center, US Coast Guard
Impact on Shipowners and Offshore - James Watson, Americas Division President & COO, American Bureau of Shipping
What's New in Washington - Jeanne Grasso, Partner, Blank Rome 

1030

Mid-Morning Break

1100

Mitigating Air Emissions
Moderator - Christian Mollitor, Vice President, YCF Group and Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR)
Shipowner View - Kevin Krick; Head Security & Environment, Americas; APL Limited
Scrubber Technology - Rich Pruitt, VP Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Royal Caribbean Cruises
Solutions from a Class Society - Tony Teo; Technology and Business Director, Region Americas; DNV GL - Maritime
Engine Technology - Paul Glandt; General Manager, Marketing Americas; Wartsilla
LNG as Fuel - Langley Meek, Commercial Development - LNG, GDF SUEZ Gas NA LLC
Compliance Benefits - Anuj Chopra, Vice President Americas, Rightship 

1230

Lunch - Keynote Address:  ADM Robert Papp, Jr., USCG (Ret.), US Special Representative for the Arctic, Department of State

1400

Port Waste Reception Facilities - Panel Discussion
Moderator - Alexandra Anagnostis, President, Total Marine Solutions
Ginger Garte, America's Environmental Manager, Lloyd's Register
Alejandro Trillo Menchelli, Director Regulated Maritime Sustainability, Stericycle Mexico
Jorge Duran, Executive Director, OAS-CIP
CAPT David Condino; Maritime Transportation and Marine Environment Protection;
   US Merchant Marine, USCG

1500

Mid-Afternoon Break

1530

Senior Leadership Roundtable Discussion
Moderator - Ole-Chr. Schroder, Director of Environmental Compliance, Scorpio Tankers
Marc Gagnon; Director, Government Affairs and Regulatory Compliance; Fednav
Charles (Bud) Darr, SVP Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Cruise Lines International Assoc.
Randall Luthi, President, National Oceans Industries Association
Sylvain Lachance; Acting Director General, Marine Safety & Security; Transport Canada
Charlie Jenkins, Managing Director Channel Development & Environmental Affairs,
   Port of Houston 
Jeffrey Pribor, Global Head of Maritime Investment Banking, Jefferies LLC 

1730

Conclusion & Closing Remarks

1800

Lloyd's List North American Awards Reception & Dinner