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2008 National Maritime Day Seminar 'The Environmental Imperative: Accelerating Solutions'

Posted on: Thursday, 15 May 2008, 09:00 CDT

WASHINGTON, May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the American Salvage Association:

WHAT: A seminar for government and industry participants, in conjunction with National Maritime Day 2008 titled, "The Environmental Imperative: Accelerating Solutions." The two-hour panel discussion will explore the role of government in protecting the marine environment, the enforcement of regulations, the safeguarding of industry, commercial solutions and tools, a call for cooperation among stakeholders, legal challenges and the human factor.

WHO: Seminar participants include: -- Senator Maria Cantwell (invited) -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, Chairman, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation -- VADM Vivien S. Crea, Vice Commandant, USCG -- Sean T. Connaughton, U.S. Maritime Administrator -- Greg Binion, Kirby Corporation -- Clay Maitland, NAMEPA -- John A. Witte, Jr., ASA -- Kathy Metcalf, Chamber of Shipping -- Greg Linsin, Blank Rome LLP -- The Rev. James Von Dreele, NAMMA WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 4-6 p.m., followed by a reception WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building, Capitol Hill

SPONSORS: American Salvage Association (ASA); North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA); and North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA). In addition, the event is being supported by the American Maritime Officers, Blank Rome Maritime, Chamber of Shipping of America, Masters Mates and Pilots, Sea Research Foundation and the Seafarers International Union.

RSVP: Attendance is by invitation only and is limited. RSVP to contact@namepa.net or call 203/255-4686.

American Salvage Association

CONTACT: Debra A. Colbert, +1-301-565-5329, dcolbert@vesselalliance.com,for American Salvage Association

Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire

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