Maritime 2000 - UPDATE
A Roundtable and Open Forum for Discussion
on Developments in the Maritime Industry
December 5, 2000

From a whirlwind of curnnt events come new challenges for the maritime industiy bringing with them new perspectives and considerations for today’s shippers, businessmen and service providers. As traditional views are contested and often shattered, maritime executives continue to search for acceptable ways to position their businesses for coming years. This half-day roundtable will examine the changes in business processes, regulation and operations with a view to offering a perspective on what may be expected in the future.

	Introduction and Welcome by Captain Christopher J. McMahon, USMS, Director, Global Maritime and Transportation School.
	"Port State Control" Captain John Sarubbi, USCG- Deputy Chief, Office of Compliance
	"Oil Company Vetting - A Curse or a Blessing" Ian Hunter - Director of Affiliate Marine Services, International Marine Transportation, LTD.
	"The Ship Owner Prospective" Patrick Decavele - Chairman Managing Director for Brostrom Tankers SA
	"Classification Societies" Stewart Wade, Vice President, ABS
	"Legally Speaking" Jonathan Benner, Member, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
	"Roundtable Discussion, Question and Answer Session" Moderated by Jonathan Benner