Page last updated on Fri, May 09, 2008
Featured Speaker: Sean Connaughton
Sean Connaughton Maritime Administrator, will speak on Today's Issues. He may cover topics such as the importance of the Merchant Marine, Cabotage Laws, Short-Sea Shipping, USCG & Congress involvement, and where we stand in today’s world. He will have the floor most of Thursday afternoon, including time for questions and answers.
Guest Speakers
Captain Ratch Wallace, Senior Captain of BC Ferries, will give you a veiw of their fleet and operations.
Capt & Dr. David Martin, President of NANOOS (Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems) will explain what NANOOS is, and their relationship with the maritime industry.
CDR Michael Henderson, NOAA Navigation Manager for Florida, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, will discuss Panama Canal Surveys.
Father Sinclair Oubre, National President of Apostleship of the Sea- USA, will update us on efforts made towards the Fair Treatment of Seafarers.
Mr. Will Watson, of Fairplay Magazine will address our guests at Friday Evening's Gala Dinner, and will speak about the care and feeding of the American (and global) mariner by the US and other governments.
A Tribute to Merchant Marine Veterans
This year we will honor our beloved Merchant Marine Veterans. We have had success over the past year with Congress in thanking our WWII Merchant Marine Veterans, and we'd like to continue that by also recognizing those that have served in successive wars as well. Even if you can't make it to the AGM this year, please send us your Role in the US Merchant Marine.
CAMM Event Chairman
Captain Klaus (Nick) Niem
707-255-6567
captniem@mastermariner.org