The challenges and opportunities have never been greater for the coastal tug and barge industry. Among the industry’s challenges are the mandatory phaseout of single-hull tank barges imposed by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the specter of criminal liability due to an environmental disaster and the burden of the new security rules, imposed under the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
 
As for opportunities, there’s a new push within government and private industry to develop short sea shipping routes to move cargo more efficiently and alleviate truck traffic on major highways.

These and other vital issues will be discussed in detail at Marine Log's Tugs & Barges 2004. During this two-day, executive-level event, you'll hear presentations from well-respected industry leaders about their real-world experiences on operational and training issues, vessel financing and design and construction, government regulations and legislation and short sea shipping development.
 
As with all Marine Log conferences, there will be ample time plugged into the program and during social breaks for delegates to exchange information, discuss concerns and network with industry leaders.
 
If you're a tug and barge owner or operator looking for a practical guide to today's challenges, then this is it!

Tabletop exhibits and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Jane Poterala at (212) 620-7209.

The conference fee of $650 includes admission to all conference sessions, luncheons and the cocktail reception as well as the Marine Log Tugs & Barges 2004 conference documentation on CD-ROM.

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