Developing Agenda
1200-1300: Networking Luncheon
1300: Welcome - David Walker, VP Global Government Services, ABS
Opening Remarks on Balancing Risk in Challenging Times - Joe Hughes, Chairman of The American Club and Chairman of NAMEPA
Opening Keynote Speaker - Jack Kammerer, Executive Director-US DoT Maritime Administration
1330: Setting the Stage - Dana Merkel, Partner, Blank Rome
- United States Coast Guard Safety Priorities - Captain Amy Beach, Director of Inspections and Compliance, USCG
- How US Leadership in Maritime will Secure America's Future - RADM James Watson, USCG (Ret.), Co-Author ZERO POINT FOUR- How US Leadership in Maritime Will Secure America's Future
1345: Challenges and Opportunities - Led by Jan-Willem van den Dijssel, Americas Lead at Cargill, Inc. Ocean Transportation
- Digitalization and Cyber Security - Rich Delpizzo, Director Globals Government Services, ABS
- Decarbonization and Safety - Megan O'Leary, Director of Operations, Blue Sky Maritime Coalition
- Mariner Welfare - Deacon Paul Rosenblum, Stella Maris Minister, Regional Coordination for North America and the Caribbean, President, NAMMA
1530: Coffee Break
1600: AMVER and Benkert Program - Remarks by Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant, USCG
1700: Closing Remarks - Joe Hughes, Chairman of NAMEPA and The American Club |