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MODERATOR: D.F. Sheehan, PE

DAY I

Jan 30, 2006

Keynote Address
Elaine Dezenski, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Development, Department of Homeland Security

ISPS: How well is it working--where are the compliance headaches, A port state viewpoint
RADM Craig E. Bone, Director of Port Security, U.S. Coast Guard

Maritime security compliance--a ship operator's perspective
Louis S. Esposito, Assistant Vice President, Charter/Operations Department, OSG Ship Management, Inc.

Piracy: What steps can shipowners take to protect themselves?
David Fairnie, Director Maritime Security, Hart Security

Maritime security: What's been happening at IMO lately--and what does it mean for shipowners?
Joseph J. Angelo, Director, Regulatory Affairs and the Americas, INTERTANKO

LUNCHEON
Speaker: Kip Hawley, Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

The FY 2005 DHS Port Security Grants: Analyzing who got how much under the new rules--and why
Thomas Robison, Director of Transportation and Intermodal Security Division, Office of Domestic Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security

Port Security funding: Why it's still inadequate and what we can hope for from Congress
Jay Grant, Director, Port Security Council of America

Taking ISPS and MTSA training beyond compliance
Ron Thomason, SeaSecure LLC

Maritime and Port Security: The terrorist threat is real
Brigadier General Kenneth P. Bergquist, Marine Security Institute

When the SSAS phone rings, who answers?
Brinley Billings, Securewest International

PANEL: Experience in Implementing Alternative Security Plans

Beth Gedney, Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management Passenger Vessel Association (PVA)
Ken Parris, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA)

DAY II

Jan 31, 2005

The National Maritime Security Plan: What is its significance for ports and shipowners?
Admiral James Loy, The Cohen Group

Maritime and port security compliance--avoiding the legal pitfalls
Jon Waldron, Esq., Partner, Blank Rome LLP

How to avoid security headaches--a shipping agent's advice
Jeffrey J. Milstein, Operations Manager/Sr. Agent, Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

Seafarer Visa and ID requirements: An update
Douglas B. Stevenson, Esq., Director of the Seamen's Church Institute's (SCI) Center for Seafarers' Rights

What is the Navy is doing to protect its ships in port?
CAPT Paul A. Cruz, USN, Program Manager, PMS480, Anti-Terrorism Afloat, PEO Littoral & Mine Warfare

LUNCHEON
Rep. Pete King (R.-N.Y.), Chairman, House Homeland Security Committee

Implementing the National Response Plan: Lessons from Exercise Top Off 3
CAPT Peter Boynton, Commander, Sector Long Island Sound, U.S. Coast Guard

Cargo security: Developing radiation detectors that detect threats, not kitty litter
Bob Ledoux, Passport Systems

Port security: What are the major practical headaches?

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