Commercial Marine Expo Seminar Schedule
CME 2010 seminars are presented by the editors of Professional Mariner magazine and Commercial Fisheries News. Seminars are free to registered attendees. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please see the floor plan in the Show Directory & Buyers’ Guide for the seminar room locations.
For free registration to attend Commercial Marine Expo 2010, please click here or call 207-799-1356.
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Schedule
Wednesday, June 9
Wind Power: A new economic engine for New England’s maritime industry
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Seminar Room A
Massachusetts, Maine, and several other states are studying proposals to install wind turbines offshore in the ocean and on the Great Lakes. Each project would require a significant corps of professional mariners to operate the tugboats and jack-up crane barges necessary to transport and install the windmills. What’s the outlook for job growth in the offshore wind industry for merchant mariners and commercial fishermen looking for new kinds of work? Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine.
Speaker(s): Kevin Pearce, NRG Bluewater Wind; Mark Rodgers, Cape Wind LLC; Representative from the USCG
Collaborative Research: Setting priorities, making it relevant, expanding participation
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Seminar Room B
Increased competition for reduced federal funding combined with the urgent need for data to support stock assessments is raising new challenges for fisheries cooperative research. This session will explore how best to set universal research goals, enhance coordination among funders, and increase participation by both fishermen and researchers. Sponsored by Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Chris Glass, Northeast Consortium; Pat Fiorelli, New England Fisheries Management Council; John Hoey, NOAA/NEFSC Cooperative Research Program; Peg Petruny-Parker, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation; Ryan Silva, NOAA/NERO; Others to be determined.
Reducing Winter Flounder Bycatch
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Seminar Room B
Join a brainstorming session with representatives of the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation to discuss how best to develop and test conservation gear and engineering ideas aimed at conserving winter flounder. This workshop is a practical follow-up to the morning seminar, The Future of Collaborative Research. Fishermen and scientists are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Arne Carr, American Underwater Search and Survey Ltd.; Mark Gibson, RI Department of Environmental Management; Fred Mattera, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation; Henry Milliken, NMFS/NEFSC; Bob Taber, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation.
Marine Weather Forecasting and Hazardous Weather Decision Making
12 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Seminar Room A
Accurately reading weather predictions with confidence can make the difference between an uneventful run and a hair-raising journey. Learn the criteria for National Weather Service marine advisories, understand the importance of significant wave height, and discover how to decipher urgent marine weather messages as well as sea surface temperature so you can make safe decisions on the water. Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine and Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Kevin Cadima, NOAA
Seafood Marketing Innovations
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Seminar Room A
Ongoing and anticipated quota cuts in many fisheries have made it important for fishermen to secure the greatest financial return possible for their catch. Panelists will briefly describe their personal experiences with direct marketing, cooperatives, “Community Sustained Fisheries,” and linking with local “Community Sustained Agriculture” groups to participate in farmers’ markets. Panelists will be available to assist anyone interested in creating a marketing plan. Sponsored by Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Jen Levin, GMRI Sustainable Seafood Program; Steve Parkes, Cape Ann Fresh Catch, Gloucester Fisherman’s Wives Association; Glen Libby, Port Clyde Fresh Catch, Midcoast Fishermen’s Association; Brett Tolley, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance.
Mariner Liability: What you need to know to protect yourself when accidents occur
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Seminar Room B
There is a sense among many mariners that the legal system is treating them unfairly. Many now fear that mere involvement in an accident can lead to loss of their license or even jail time. The Coast Guard and federal prosecutors say they are bound to enforce the laws to protect the public and the environment. How can mariners protect themselves in this increasingly complicated legal environment? Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine.
Speakers: Paul Kirchner, American Pilots’ Association; Brian McCarthy, Chalos, O’Connor & Duffy; Others to be determined
Thursday, June 10
LNG Safety: The implications of recent casualties on the transport of LNG
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Seminar Room A
Numerous proposals for LNG terminals are under consideration from Maine to California. Local opposition has been fierce, especially for the shore-based facilities. The emergency rescue of an LNG tanker off Cape Cod and the recent grounding of an LNG tanker off Puerto Rico add fuel to the debate over whether LNG can be transported safely. Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine.
Speaker(s): John J. Egan, SE-CONN Maritime LLC; Capt. Scott MacNeil, Boston Pilots; Representative from the USCG; Others to be determined.
Roundtable Discussion: How catch-share
programs affect you10:30 a.m.–11:45a.m. Seminar Room B
Calling all crewmen! How have groundfish sectors, scallop IFQs, and other “catch share” programs affected you, your families, and your livelihoods? Are crew jobs better or worse than before—pay-wise and work-wise? Those involved in documenting the “human side” of catch-share programs are coming together for a “listening session” to hear directly from crewmen themselves. Sponsored by Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Dan Georgianna, UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology; Madeleine Hall-Arber, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sea Grant College; Drew Kitts, Northeast Fisheries Science Center; Patricia Pinto da Silva, Northeast Fisheries Science Center; Eric Thunberg, Northeast Fisheries Science Center.
AIS: Is it coming to your wheelhouse soon?
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Seminar Room A
The Coast Guard has proposed automated identification system (AIS) carriage requirement changes that would affect all commercial vessels larger than 65’ operating in U.S. navigable waters, including commercial fishing vessels. The comment period closed April 15, 2009, resulting in more than 350 comments. The Coast Guard rulemaking team has yet to set projected dates for final action. At the same time, AIS equipment technology is improving and evolving. This session will update the regulatory status and provide information on AIS equipment selection, installation, use, and best practices for both commercial marine and commercial fishing operators. Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine and Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Bob Dixon, Chris Electronics.
Onboard Medicine: Useful advice from the experts on emergency care
12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Seminar Room B
When an accident or serious illness occurs at sea, expert medical help may be thousands of miles away. But first aid training of crewmembers plus satellite links to major medical centers help to improve the chances of successful treatment. Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine.
Speaker(s): Kyle Keenan, Maritime Medical Access; Dr. Raymond Lucas, Maritime Medical Access.
Marine Weather Forecasting and Hazardous Weather Decision Making
3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Seminar Room A
Accurately reading weather predictions with confidence can make the difference between an uneventful run and a hair-raising journey. Learn the criteria for National Weather Service marine advisories, understand the importance of significant wave height, and discover how to decipher urgent marine weather messages as well as sea surface temperature so you can make safe decisions on the water. Sponsored by Professional Mariner magazine and Commercial Fisheries News.
Speaker(s): Frank Nocera, NOAA