SOCP Meeting on March 13-14, 9:45 EST
Available on Web via TVWorldwide.com's Maritime TV Channel

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Archived Video Segments Introduction to the Meeting Welcoming remarks to SOCP Meeting by Captain Lee Kincaid - M.E.B.A. Engineering School and by Captain Bob Sheen - Ocean Shipholdings. Welcoming Remarks Thomas Kitchen, John Krisk. Thanks to John White Announcements and instructions as to what is to come of the event. Panel Discussion - Ken Wells Mr Ken Wells, AWO - Overview of Industry Operation - Moderator and Speaker Panel Discussion - Doug Downing Mr. Doug Downing Panel Discussion - Greg Binion Mr. Greg Binion, Kirby Barge Company - Training and Man power issues Panel Discussion - Mark Stevens Mr. Mark Stevens U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Louis Logue Mr. Louis Logue, Chief of Operations Division, Mississippi Valley Division. Technology and Regulatory Issues facing Brown Water Operators - Rochon Captain Steve Rochon, Captain of the Port of New Orleans, Moderator Technology and Regulatory Issues facing Brown Water Operators - Bolston Mr. Kelvin Bolston Technology and Regulatory Issues facing Brown Water Operators - Zimmerman Mr Donald Zimmermann, J. Ray McDermott, Inc. - Towing Sagety Advisory Committee Technology and Regulatory Issues facing Brown Water Operators - Garbini Ms. Susan Garbini, Transportation Research Board - Technology Initiatives Short Comment Before the Break Short comment before the break. Featured Speech RADM Pluta, USCG - Current Status, Major Issues and Future of Inland Water Traffic Short Comment Before Next Speaker Moderator comments shortly and thanks the sponsors of the event. Comparison of Drydocking Improvement Initiatives Comparison of Drydocking Improvement Initiatives: USCG vs Commerercial Operators U.S. Shipyard Panel - Shipyard Relationships Dr. Baha Inozu, UNO - Moderator and Allen Walker, Shipbuilders Coucil of America - Industry Overview U.S. Shipyard Panel - Shipyard Relationships - Berk Tim Berk U.S. Shipyard Panel - Shipyard Relationships - Croushore Mr. Bruce Croushore, Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co, Inc. - Repair Contracting U.S. Shipyard Panel - Shipyard Relationships - Coffman Mr. Paul Coffman Questions for SOCP Panelists Q and A REFMAN - Refit and Repair Management System Mr Bob Mills, Mimitech Systems Ltd. Voyage Data Recorder Applications for Improving Safety and Efficiency Dr Henry Chen, Ocean Systems Inc. [Help with Real Player] Email Questions to: socp@maritimetv.com

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This meeting will be held on March 13-14 at the Litton Avondale Industries Shipyard in New Orleans, La. The meeting will feature a full spectrum of industry speakers addressing a range of maritime issues and new innovative technologies with Rear Admiral Paul J. Pluta, Eighth USCG District Commander as the luncheon speaker. Speakers will be able to communicate with colleagues in the industry who could not attend as part of a tentatively planned live, interactive video webcast.

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