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CFOA News LetterCanadian Ferry Operators Association

Association Canadienne des Opérateur de Traversiers Issue 2-12

August 28, 2012

NEWS LETTER

Recent New Members

Ceiling Works

Dear Member and Colleague,

The 2012 Conference is only three weeks away. We now

have over 200 delegates registered and the closing date is

Sept 12th.

Here are the Conference links such as the Victoria

Conference Centre and adjacent Conference Hotel the

Fairmont Empress Hotel.

The Icebreaker and early registration start Sunday evening

Sept. 16th at 18:00 in the Empress Tea Room Lobby and

ends at 20:00.

The conference registration starts at 07:30 Monday, Sept.

17th. For the evening reception, the busses leave for the

BC Ferries HQ at 17:45 with the reception starting at

18:00.

On Tuesday morning Sept. 18th we will visit the BC

Ferry MV Coastal Celebration. The busses will leave

hotel at 07:00. Coffee and tea is available from 06:30.

The Gala Dinner will be held at Church and State Winery

where we will also be treated to a Wine Tasting event.

Busses will leave at 17:15 PM sharp from the Totem

Lounge on Tuesday Sept. 18th.

Again please note there as chance to do a round of Golf on

the Cordova Bay Golf Course starting at 09:30 Sept. 19th.

We wish you all attending a wonderful experience.

In this Issue

Conference Information

Calendar

New Members

Calendar

CFOA 2012 ConferenceVictoria Sept. 16 to 18

CFOA Golf Tournament,

Cordova Bay Golf CourseStaggered start from 09:30 Sept. 19

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Interferry 37th Annual Conference

Dubai, Oct. 21-24, 2012

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CMAC

Ottawa, Nov 5-8, 2012

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Sponsors for the 2012 ConferencePlatinum:

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Bronze:

Media Partner:

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The 2012 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

Gord Macatee, British Columbia Ferry Commissioner

Keynote Speaker

Captain George A. Capacci, Deputy Chief, Operations & Construction,

Washington State Dept. of Transportation/Ferries Division

"Turning the Tide - Continuing Marine Transportation Reform and Strategic

Planning at Washington State Ferries"

Darren Johnston, Executive Director, Safety and Security, BC Ferries

“Operational Readiness: Adopting a People-Centric Approach to Building Resilience in Marine Operations”

Gilles Gagné, Project Office Manager, Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ)

“Introduction of LNG to Passenger Vessels”

Gregg Ryder, General Manager, Coastal Transport Ltd.

“Strategic Infrastructure Investments: Fundy Islands Ferry Services”

Susan Schrempf, General Manager, Owen Sound Transportation Company

"Economics of the Ferry Business"

Stuart Jones, Regional Contract Engineer, Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

“Diesel to Electric Power Conversion Howe Island Ferry”

Donald Roussel, Director General, Marine Safety, Transport Canada

Presentation TBA

Ed Fort, Lloyd’s Register

“Inshore Shipping - The Future for Marine Power Generation”

Gordon Halsey, Principal Consultant, Det Norske Veritas (Canada) Ltd

“Training for Competence: Bridging the Gap Between Certification and Capability”

Bill Lind, Director, Technology and Business Development, ABS Americas

“LNG http://wwww.eagle.orgas Fuel for Ferry Operators”

Paul Evans, Advisor, Strategic Planning & Business Development, Encana Natural Gas Inc.

“LNG Fuel for Ferry Operations”

Jeff Joyce, Director, Operational Training, BC Ferries

“Standardized Education and Assessment (SEA) Program at BC Ferries”

Steen Friis Hansen, Architect and Managing Director, Steen Friis Design

“The Passenger Experience”

Elena Corin, Sales Manager, Western Canada, Rolls-Royce Canada Ltd.

“Environmental Technologies for Ferry Operators”

Mark Mulligan, President, Capilano Maritime Design Ltd.

“Green Inshore Ferry Design”

Einar Kjerstad, Sales Director, Fiskerstrand BLRT AS

“Ownership Cost Focused Fleet Development”

John Hatley, Americas VP Ship Power, Wartsila North America Inc.

“Advances in Natural Gas Fueled Ferries”

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Exhibitors:B1 - Det Norske Veritas (Canada) Ltd.B2 - DSS/VikingB3 - DSS/VikingB4 - DSS/VikingB5 - CaterpillarB6 - CertispecB7 - Kongsberg MaritimeB8 - MTU Detroit DieselB9 - ABS AmericasB10 - Vapcor Inc. / Con�owB11 - Voith Turbo Inc.B12 - Sperry MarineB13 - Lloyd's Register North AmericaB14 - Techsol MarineB15 - Techsol MarineB16 - ABBB17 - National and Marine Fire ServicesB18 - Survitec GroupB19 - International Paint

B20 - Rolls RoyceB21- Marine Learning Systems Inc.B22 - Fleetway Inc.B23 - Schottel Inc.B24 - Bell Marine/Liferaft Systems AustraliaB25 - Jastram Engineering Ltd.B26 - Jastram Technologies Ltd.B27 - Carlisle & FitchB28 - Wajax Power SystemsB29 - W & O SupplyB30 - Concept Naval Experts MaritimesB31 - Wärtsilä Canada IncorporatedB32 - STX Canada Marine Inc.B33 - Mountpark Marine Supply Company B34 - Blue Seal Coatings Inc.B35 - MAN Diesel &Turbo Canada Ltd.B36 - Vigor IndustrialB37 - Teekay CorporationB38 - BC Ferries Gift Shop Display

T1 - Capilano Maritime Design Ltd. T2 - Shipowners Protection Ltd. T3 - The Data WorksT4 - Lloyd's RegisterT5 - CertainTeed Mechanical Industrial InsulationT6 - Advanced Marine Technologies Group T7 - Radio Holland Canada Ltd.T8 - BC Shipping News

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Please note:The venue is available for set up from 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday Sept 16th and the Trade showcloses at 1600 on Tuesday Sept. 18th. Take down can be extended to Wednesday morning Sept.19th until 12:00

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