“This conference is timelier then ever given the new financial constraints on the private sector and state and federal regulators. It provides industry and the public sector a unique opportunity to work collaboratively to address these issues.”
TL Garrett,
Vice President
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

Attention Shippers, Ocean Carriers and Terminal Operators:

If you ship product in and out of West Coast ports, use or operate marine cargo terminals, use or  operate ocean carriers or tug and barge operations, this conference is designed to address your needs.

                                                                    
Issues to be discussed include:         

Environmental Regulations Affecting Vessel and Terminal Operators
AB 32, California Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Vessel Speed Reduction programs, Low-Sulphur Fuel initiatives.
                      
Marine Vessel Environmental Rating System
Panelists will discuss a Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) led effort to provide a metric for measuring the environmental soundness and energy efficiency of marine vessels large and small. This panel is the first public discussion and outreach of this quickly developing initiative. Feedback from the panel will be incorporated in the development of the rating system, which is scheduled for release in Fall of 2010.

Environmentally Responsible Operations of Marine Cargo Terminals
EIR Processes, Cold Ironing, Low Carb Fuel Standards and NPDES.                                  

Public Incentive Programs for Responsible Environmental Stewardship
How do we get a political willingness and regulatory collaboration in the implementation of responsible vessel and terminal operations?

To Register Online

For Registration Information contact Peter Philips: peter@RHPPublishing.com or (206) 284-8285

For Sponsorship Information contact Mike Morris MMorris@RHPPublishing.com or (206) 284-8285