10th Annual Harbor SafetyCommittee Conference

Plan u Prevent u Protect u Recover

May 12–14, 2008Seattle, Washington

Marine Board

GOLDCrowley Maritime

Foss MaritimePort of Seattle

Puget Sound PilotsTetraTech

Argosy CruisesMarine Exchange of Puget Sound

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Puget Sound Ports CouncilWestern States Petroleum Association

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Inlandboatmen’s Union of the PacificSandy Hook Pilots

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Welcome to the Puget Sound Region!

On behalf of the Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee, I welcome you to the Tenth Annual Harbor Safety Committee Conference. We are pleased to be

hosting this important event here in the beautiful Northwest. Puget Sound is home to many ports—Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, and others—making this a great venue for an important national event.

We are pleased and honored to have Mayor Nickels of Seattle with us to offer his personal welcome. We are honored also to have the Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Vivien Crea, as one of our keynote speakers, along with a keynote from one of our locals, Steve Scalzo, Chief Operating Officer for Marine Resources Group.

The Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee, along with the Coast Guard and the Transportation Research Board, thank the many conference sponsors, who have provided generous support to this event, and the conference exhibitors, who offer a valuable complement to the conference program.

We hope that participants will take the opportunity to network with one another at the conference and to enjoy the Seattle skyline and the social interaction during the Tuesday evening dinner cruise on Elliott Bay. We encourage out-of-towners also to take the opportunity to explore the many attractions of the Emerald City.

—Bruce ReedPresident, Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee

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The 2007 Award will be presented and the nominees will be recognized at the Monday evening reception. Representatives will speak at the Best Practices Panel Session on Tuesday afternoon.

2006 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year Citationthe Harbor Safety Committee of the San Francisco Bay Region

the Harbor Safety Committee of the San Francisco Bay Region is hereby recognized as the 2006 Harbor Safety Committee of the Year for significantly improving marine safety in

the San Francisco Bay maritime area. In 2006 the Committee responded to a number of criti-cal issues through close cooperation with various stakeholder groups. In response to a “near miss” encounter of commuter ferries, the Ferry Operations Work Group called for meetings to be attended by the Coast Guard, four Bay Area ferry oper-ators, and their employees to study high-speed ferry transits, safe approaches, and berthing procedures. Through the efforts of Committee members, a ferry routing model and simulation identified specific risk areas, leading to identification and modification of current and future ferry routes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was included on the team and agreed to show these on nautical charts. As a result of an oil spill caused when a container lashing cone hit the deck of an oil barge during bunkering, as well as other instances of containers and lashing gear falling from vessel decks and narrowly missing barge crews, the Prevention Through People Work Group convened several meetings with concerned industry and government representatives. The group determined that inadequate communications between the container vessel crew, dock personnel, bunkering barge crew, and office personnel were the principal cause of frequent near misses. With the cooperation of all stakeholders, a Bunker Barge Safety Program was established which included a Tankerman Check-off Sheet, a Bunker Delivery Notice, a Pro-gram for Agents, and Sample Crane Letters. These resources were made available online and on CD for use in the San Francisco Bay Region and other West Coast ports. The local Physical Ocean Real-Time System (PORTS), which provides real-time tide and current data every 6 minutes, was almost shut down because of funding constraints. The PORTS Work Group obtained last-minute state funding and initiated an in-depth review of how the system could be more responsive to its various users. PORTS is vital to safe passage on San Francisco Bay with its strong currents, microclimates, and frequent fog. PORTS is now redeployed with new sensors, and an easy-to-use communications system. The Committee has taken a leadership role in seeking state funding to create a PORTS sys-tem for California’s five harbors. The Navigation Work Group intervened with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), obtaining agreement for a safety override clause to state regulations regarding the required switch to low-sulphur fuel oil on shipboard diesel–electric auxiliary engines. As a result, these regulations did not jeopardize safety, and CARB agreed to use the Work Group as a “sounding board” for future state regulations. The exceptional actions and distinguished service of the Harbor Safety Committee of the San Francisco Bay Region reflect the strong support and teamwork of both government and industry. The Committee’s efforts are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the highest traditions of maritime service and industry.

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10:00 a.m. Registration and Exhibit Set-Up 1:00 p.m. Welcome to Seattle Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor, City of Seattle

introduction of Keynote Speaker Rear Admiral John P. Currier, Thirteenth District Commander, U.S. Coast Guard1:15 a.m. Keynote Address Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard1:45 p.m. Panel 1 Communicating through Public–Private Partnerships Peter Lauridsen, Passenger Vessel Association, Moderator:

This panel will feature presentations and discussion among marine transportation system stakeholders, the regulators, and the regulated, in optimizing safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound maritime operations through effective partnerships.

U.S. Coast Guard: Enhancing Maritime OutreachCapt. Stephen Metruck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle

An Operator’s Point of View on Working with the U.S. Coast GuardJohn Waggoner, Hornblower Marine Services Maritime Administration: Managing Information Critical to the MTSLouis Effa, Maritime Administration

U.S. Coast Guard View of Coast Guard–Industry Relationships in the Chicago AreaCdr. Paul Mehler, U.S. Coast Guard

Industry–U.S. Coast Guard Partnerships: Managing the Relationship in Multiple PortsGary Frommelt, Entertainment Cruises

3:45 p.m. Break and exhibits

4:00 p.m. Panel 2 Small vessel Operations and Safety

Margot Brown, National Boating Federation, Moderator

This panel, comprised of representatives of the smaller vessels operating in the region’s ports and waterways, will provide perspectives on harbor safety relative to the many different operations and situations they encounter.

Commercial Fishing SectorTim Vincent, Vincent Maritime

Recreational Boating SectorSteven Greaves, Recreational Boating Association of Washington

towing and tugboat SectorChris Peterson, Crowley Maritime Corp.

Passenger/tour Boat SectorDon Wicklund, Argosy Cruises

6:00 p.m. Reception and exhibits

RemarksRepresentative, Port of Seattle

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8:00 a.m. Panel 3 Navigation–VesselTrafficRiskAssessment John Veentjer, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound, Moderator

This panel will focus on several port and waterways risk assessment and risk management tools available from public- and private-sector organizations.

DevelopmentofaComprehensiveVesselTrafficRiskManagement Tool Rene VanDorp, George Washington University

Vessel Trackline Historical AnalysisCapt. Ed Page, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), Marine Exchange of Alaska

Waterways Analysis Management System (WAMS)Mike Sollosi, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS)Darren Wright, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

Risk: Modern Ships and Aging DataJohn Nyberg, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

10:00 a.m. Break and exhibits

10:15 a.m. Panel 4 West Coast Oil Spill Prevention Initiatives Jean Cameron, Pacific States–British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force, Moderator

This panel is comprised of individuals with active roles in preventing accidents that can lead to oil spill incidents in the ports and waterways in their states and who also work collectively through the Pacific States–British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force to recommend prevention initiatives. The panel will address the federal preemption issues relative to the state spill prevention initiatives.

OverviewofthePacificStates–BritishColumbiaOilSpillTaskForceSpillPrevention InitiativesJean Cameron, Executive Coordinator

Sampler of West Coast State Spill Prevention InitiativesGary Folley, Alaska Department of Environmental ConservationTed Mar, California Office of Spill Prevention and ResponseChip Boothe, Washington Department of Ecology

StateSpillPreventionInitiativesandFederalPreemptionIssuesMaia D. Bellon, Assistant Attorney General, Ecology Division, Washington State Office of the Attorney General

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Day two –tuesday, May 13 (Afternoon)12:15 p.m. Keynote Steve Scalzo, Chief Operating Officer, Marine Resources Group

12::45 p.m. Lunch

1:45 p.m. Panel 5 Best Practices

Andrew McGovern, Sandy Hook Pilots–Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Moderator

Representatives of Harbor Safety Committees nominated for the 2007 HSC of the Year Award will discuss the activities for which they were nominated and representatives of other organizations will also significant best practices.

2007 HSC of the Year Award Nominees Houston–Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (HOGANSAC) Tava Foret, Foret Enterprises, Inc.

Southeast Texas Waterways Advisory Council (SETWAC) Clayton Henderson, Sabine-Neches Navigation District

TampaBayHarborSafetyandSecurityCommittee(TBHSSC) Terry Fluke, CITGO

DerelictFishingGearRemovalinPugetSoundGinny Broadhurst, Northwest Straits Commission

PortEvergladesHarborSafetyCommitteeSavesCoral Reef and Remedies Shipping HazardLTJG Christopher Svencer, U.S. Coast Guard

Breakaway Moorings: Issues and Best PracticesSNAMEPanelH-10onShipControllabilityAlexander Landsburg, Computer Sciences CorporationLarry Daggett, Waterway Simulation Technology, Inc.

Best Practices Around the Country Audience Participants

4:00 p.m. Break and exhibits

5:30 p.m. Adjourn for the day and proceed to pier for dinner cruise

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Day three –Wednesday, May 147:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Panel 6 Maritime Security and Recovery

This panel discussion will focus on the roles and actions by government and the private sector to support the rapid port recovery and resumption of commerce should port operations be significantly disrupted by a natural disaster, major accident, or terrorism-related event.

Part 1: Public-Sector Role John Dwyer, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle, Moderator

Maritime Transportation System Recovery: U.S. Coast Guard PerspectiveStephen Danscuk, U.S. Coast Guard–Pacific Area

Corps of Engineers Core CompetenciesMichael Kidby, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Keep Commerce Moving: A PriorityOwen Doherty, Maritime Administration

Need for a National Maritime Salvage Policy in View of the Terrorist Threat and Hurricane Lessons Learned Capt. Richard Hooper, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving, Naval Sea Systems Command

Customs and Border Protection Role in Recovery Roland Suliveras, Customs and Border Protection

Part 2: Private-Sector Role Deirdre McGowan, Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc., Moderator

Recovery and Resiliency in the Marine Transportation System Gregory Eatmon, TetraTech

Trade Resumption for a Regional Port ConsortiumEdward (Ned) Peak, Port-Wide Strategic Security Council

Application of Technology to Create an Integrated, Multidisciplinary Approach to Safe and Secure PortsGary Supnick, SRI

11:00 a.m. Closing Remarks

Rear Admiral James A. Watson, Director of Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard 11:30 a.m. Adjourn

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Puget Sound Ports Council

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U.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle

Washington Oil Spill Advisory Council

Washington State Department of EcologyOil Spills Program

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About the Keynote Speakers

Mayor Greg nickels Greg Nickels, the 51st Mayor of the City of Seattle, has earned a national reputation for innovative leadership in transportation, public safety, green jobs, climate protection and other challenges facing American cities. On February 16, 2005, when the Kyoto Protocol took effect in the 141 countries that ratified it, Mayor Nick-els challenged mayors across the country to join Seattle in taking local action to reduce global warming pollution. More than 800 mayors representing more than 78 million Ameri-cans have accepted the challenge. One in four Americans now lives in a city committed to protecting our climate by re-ducing their greenhouse gas pollution. Rolling Stone called Nickels the “Pied Piper” of mayors for his work to protect the climate, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded him the 2006 Climate Protection Award. The Mayor launched his administration in January 2002 with a 100-Day Agenda to make immediate progress on transportation, public safety, jobs, and community building. His “get it done” list was designed to make a difference in the lives of the people of Seattle. He accelerated programs, pushed for new common-sense approaches, and took steps to re-solve complex issues. The Mayor’s four priorities are getting Seattle moving; keeping neigh-borhoods safe; creating jobs and opportunity for all; and building strong families and healthy communities. Nickels was born in Chicago and has lived in Seattle since age six. He began his public service career at age 19 with the City of Seattle while attending the University of Washington. Greg served as legislative assistant to then-City Council Member Norm Rice from 1978 to 1987. In 1987, Greg was elected to a seat on the King County Council, where he served for 14 years. His many public service accomplishments include working to make government more efficient by reforming Metro, protecting children from tobacco advertising, and preserving green space. Mayor Nickels is a nationally recognized leader of America’s mayors on climate protection and transportation policy and is in line to become President of the U.S. Confer-ence of Mayors in 2009.

vice Admiral vivien S. Crea Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea assumed duties as Vice Com-mandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in June 2006. The Coast Guard’s second in command, she serves as the Agency Acquisition Executive. Before her present assignment, she served as Com-mander, Atlantic Area, and concurrently as Commander, Coast Guard Defense Force East. She was the operational commander for all Coast Guard activities within the eastern half of the world—the Atlantic Area ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf and includes five Coast Guard Districts, 42 states, more than 14 million square miles, more than 30,300 military and civilian employees, and almost 30,000 auxiliarists. Previous assignments include Commander, First Coast Guard District; Chief Informa-tion Officer and Director of Research and Development for the Coast Guard; Chief, Office of Programs (budget development and advocacy); Commanding Officer, Air Station Clearwater; Executive Assistant to the Commandant of the Coast Guard; Commanding Officer, Air Station Detroit; Operations Officer, Air Station Borinquen; and Military Aide to President Reagan. A Coast Guard aviator, Vice Admiral Crea flew the HC-130 Hercules turboprop, HH-65 Dolphin helicopter, and Gulfstream II jet. Vice Admiral Crea is a Sloan Fellow of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and holds master’s degrees from MIT and Cen-tral Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas. She has received the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (four awards), and the Meritorious Service Medal.

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Steve t. ScalzoSteve T. Scalzo, Chief Operating Officer of Marine Resourc-es Group, Inc., joined Foss Maritime, a subsidiary of Marine Resources Group, in 1975. In his career at Foss Maritime, he held a variety of positions, including Port Captain, Gen-eral Manager of Marine Operations, and Senior Vice Presi-dent of Operations, becoming President and CEO of Foss Maritime in 1999. In 2005, Steve was named Chief Op-erating Officer of Marine Resources Group, a holding and support company for investments in tug, barge, and ancil-lary marine service companies. Marine Resources Group’s operating companies include Foss Maritime, America Cargo Transport Corp., Constellation Maritime, Hawaii Tug & Barge, Young Brothers, Ltd., AmNav Maritime, and Merco-sur Shuttle Group. Scalzo is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and earned a master’s degree in law and commerce from Gonzaga University. He is a past member of the Marine Board of the National Research Council, and he is active in international, national, and local public policy and in legislative and regulatory issues that affect marine transporta-tion safety. He has chaired the U.S. Department of Transportation Towing Safety Advising Committee and the State of Washington Puget Sound Marine Safety Committee. Steve also has served as Chairman of the American Waterway Operators, the national trade association of the tug and barge industry, and he is currently a board member of the American P&I Club and of the Coast Guard Foundation. Scalzo is author of several tug escort technical papers, including Escort Tug Perfor-mance Results, for the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Seattle, Washington, 1996; The Way Ahead: Experience with the Design and Operation of an Escort Tug, for RINA, 1994; Rational Selection of Tug Type and Power, for the International Tug Convention, Sydney, Australia, 1988; North America’s First Commercial Operation of Cycloidal Propel-ler Tractor Tugs; and Foss Tractor Tugs in North Puget Sound Tanker Escort/Assist Service. Scalzo is coauthor of Polar Icebreakers in a Changing World: An Assessment of U.S. Needs, published by the National Research Council of the National Academies in 2007.

Rear Admiral James Watson Rear Admiral James Watson is Director of Prevention Policy for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington D.C. Before his pres-ent assignment, he served as Chief of Staff of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, Florida, and Chief, Office of Budget and Programs, at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters. Earlier field assignments include Command-ing Officer, Marine Safety Office, Miami (2001–2004fic); Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Office, San Diego (1995–1998); Executive Of er, Marine Safety Office, Savan-nah (1992–1995); Chief of Port Operations, Marine Safety Office, Puget Sound (1989–1992); and Engineering Officer, USCGC Bibb (1978–1980). Headquarters staff assignments have included Program Reviewer, Office of Budget and Programs (1998–2000); Staff Naval Architect, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (1986–1989); and Staff Engineer, Marine Technical and Hazardous Materials Division (1980–1983). Rear Admiral Watson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1978 with a bachelors of science degree in marine engineering. In 1985 he earned two master of science degrees from the University of Michigan, one in mechanical engineering and the other in na-val architecture. In 2001 he graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces with a master’s degree in strategic studies. Rear Admiral Watson has been a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Ma-rine Engineers since 1978. He was recognized as the Southeastern United States Propeller Club Person of the Year in 2004. His personal military awards include two Legion of Merits, two Meritorious Service Medals, and six U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medals.

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niels AalundWest Gulf Maritime Association

nancy AllenMarine Exchange of Puget Sound

Paul AmosColumbia River Pilots

John ArenstamU.S. Coast Guard

Jorge ArroyoU.S. Coast Guard

Maia D. BellonWashington State Office of the Attorney General

emile BenardU. S. Coast Guard

Richard BerkowitzTransportation Institute

Heidi BevisU.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle

John BobbU.S. Coast Guard

Robin BondHawaii Ocean Safety Team

Chip BootheWashington Dept. of Ecology

Michele BowerMarine Exchange of Puget Sound

Charles BrightU.S. Coast Guard

Ginny BroadhurstNorthwest Straits Commission

Helen BrohlCommittee on the Marine Transportation System

Margot BrownNational Boating Federation

thomas BrownPort of Tacoma

Jacqui Brown MillerOil Spill Advisory Council

Michael BurkePort of Seattle

Joedy Cambridge TRB–Marine Board

Jean CameronPacific States–British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force

David CareyAlabama State Port Authority

Jim ConcaghHouston Pilots

Scott CraigCrowley Marine Services

vice Adm. vivien CreaU.S. Coast Guard

Rear Adm. John CurrierU.S. Coast Guard

Larry DaggettWaterway Simulation Technology, Inc.

Stephen DanscukU.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Scott DavisWashington State Ferries – Washington Department of Transportation

victor DavisSeabulk Towing, Inc.

Owen DohertyU.S. Maritime Administration

John DwyerU.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle

Gregg eatmonTetra Tech

Louis effa U.S. Maritime Administration

Suzanne englebertU.S. Coast Guard

Gerry FiolaPort of Seattle Police

Christopher FlemingWest Virginia Public Port Authority

terry FlukeCITGO Petroleum Corporation

Gary FolleyAlaska Department of Environmental Conservation

David ForetForet Enterprises, Inc.

tava ForetForet Enterprises, Inc.

Greg FountainJefferson County Emergency Management

Gary FrommeltEntertainment Cruises

Frank GallegosTetra Tech

Michael GardinerU.S. Coast Guard

Beth GedneyPassenger Vessel Association

Martha GrabowskiRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Steve GreavesPortage Bay Systems, Inc.

Kathy HamblettU.S. Coast Guard

Jason HayleyPort of Texas City

Clayton HendersonSabine-Neches Navigation District

Michael HendersonNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coast Survey

Jeff HighNorthrop Grumman

Lisa HimberMaritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay

Ron HobbsJefferson County Sheriff

Richard HooperU.S. Navy

Bruce HortonSan Francisco Bar Pilots

Andrea HrickoUniversity of Southern California

Scott HumphreyU.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service San Francisco

tad HumphreysInternational Ship Repair & Marine Services, Inc.

Daniel KaneU.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles–Long Beach

Rajiv KhandpurU.S. Coast Guard

Michael KidbyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lynn Korwatch San Francisco Marine Exchange

Peter LauridsenPassenger Vessel Association

Rachael LoveU.S. Coast Guard

Joan LundstromHarbor Safety Committee of the San Francisco Bay Region

Del MackenziePuget Sound Pilots

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Lucas ManciniU.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles–Long Beach

theodore MarOffice of Spill Prevention and Response

thomas MarianBuffalo Marine Service, Inc.

edwin MartinNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coast Survey

Robert McBridePort of Lake Charles

Andrew McGovernSandy Hook Pilots Association

Deirdre McGowanInland Rivers Ports & Terminals, Inc.

Richard McKennaMarine Exchange of Southern California

Michael MeasellsU.S. Coast Guard

Hans MeereMerchants Exchange

Jennifer MehaffeyCommittee on the Marine Transportation System

Paul MehlerU.S. Coast Guard

Stephen MetruckU.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle

thomas MillerU.S. Coast Guard

ellis MooseU.S. Coast Guard

Patricia MutschlerU.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Committee on the Marine Transportation System

Dave neanderNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Steve nerheimU.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Houston-Galveston

John nybergNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

edward PageMarine Exchange of Alaska

edward PeakPortwide Strategic Security Council

Craig PetersenU.S. Coast Guard 14th District

Hal PittsU.S. Coast Guard

Alisa PraskovichU.S. Coast Guard

Russ ReadPort of Seattle

Bruce ReedFoss Maritime Co.

Roger RestainoStolt-Nielsen USA Inc.

Jacqueline RiceU.S. Coast Guard

todd RichardsJefferson County Sheriff

Randy RogersU.S. Maritime Administration

Dean RosenbergPortVision

Rene RousselHolland America Line

Steve ScalzoMarine Resources Group

Brie SchwartzTRB–Marine Board

Joseph ServidioU.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg

thomas SharpPilots Association for the Bay & River Delaware

Jeff ShawPolar Tankers Inc.

Richard SoftyeBMT Group

Mike SollosiU.S. Coast Guard

Alan SteinbruggeMarine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region

Paul StocklinU.S. Coast Guard

Sean StrawbridgePorts America

John StrongJacobsen Pilot Service

Roland SuliverasU.S. Customs and Border Protection

Gary SupnickSRI National Center for Maritime and Port Security

Chris SvencerU.S. Coast Guard

Michael SzabadosNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services

Jill taylorPort of Los Angeles

Seth taylorPort of Grays Harbor

William taylorU.S. Coast Guard Sector Portland

Allen thompsonTampa Bay Pilots Association

Gregg trunnellPacific Maritime Institute

everette tuckerU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Johan van DorpThe George Washington University

Jonathan vaughnPilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware

John veentjerMarine Exchange of Puget Sound

timothy vincentVincent Maritime

Mary-ellen vossWashington Department of Ecology

John WaggonerHornblower Marine Services

Liz WainwrightMaritime Fire & Safety Association

James WatsonU.S. Coast Guard

Richard WelchVessel Traffic Service Houston

Gerald WheatonNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coast Survey

Donald WicklundArgosy Cruises

Joe WoodTetra Tech

Mitch WoodsJefferson County Sheriff

Darren WrightNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services

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COnFeRenCe HOStSu.S. Coast Guard

Puget Sound Harbor Safety CommitteeMarine exchange of Puget Sound

transportation Research Board–Marine Board

The 10th Annual Harbor Safety Committee Conference would not have been possible without the dedication of many individuals who provided their time and energy to plan and develop the conference program. Their commitment was integral to the success of this conference.

SeSSiOn ORGAnizeRSMargot Brown, National Boating Federation

Jean Cameron, Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task ForceDeirdre McGowan, IRPT, Inc.

John Veentjer, Marine Exchange of Puget SoundPeter Lauridsen, Passenger Vessel Association

Andrew McGovern, Sandy Hook Pilots Association

ADDitiOnAL COnFeRenCe PLAnninG COntRiButORS

Nancy Allen, Marine Exchange of Puget SoundLt. Cmdr. Lloyd Banks, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)

John Bobb, U.S. Coast GuardMichele Bower, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound

Joedy Cambridge, TRB/Marine BoardTheodore (Ted) Ferring, U.S. Coast Guard

Paul (Bo) Stocklin, U.S. Coast GuardBrie Schwartz, TRB–Marine Board

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