Tugs, Towboats & Barges
Event Info
Marine Log’s TTB – Tugs, Towboats and Barges – is the only event dedicated exclusively to the tug, towboat and barge segments of the maritime transportation industry.
With a new administration incoming and the current COVID-19 environment, we are at a transformational moment in this sector. Join us at TTB 2021 to prepare your business for what’s ahead.
4 Reasons to Attend TTB 2021
• Navigate the new administration. Be prepared for changing compliance requirements and industry regulations.
• Get real world financial and operational guidance from industry thought leaders.
• Learn how to keep up with—and leverage—new tug and towboat technologies, such as advancements in hybrid tech.
• The chance to be a part of the only event exclusively for the U.S. tug, towboat and barge industry for free.
Who should attend?
• CEOs, presidents, founders, operation managers
• Naval architects
• Shipyard supervisors
• Suppliers
Did you miss TTB 2020? View the conference on demand.
Confirmed Speakers for TTB 2021
Jennifer Carpenter
CEO & President, American Waterways OperatorsMorgan Turrell
Acting Director, Office of Marine Safety, National Transportation Safety BoardDel Wilkins
President, Illinois Marine Towing; VP — Northern Operations, Canal Barge CompanyMary V. McCarthy
Director of Safety & Quality Systems, Canal Barge Company, Inc.Sean Duffy
Senior Executive Director, Big River CoalitionBasil Karatzas
Founder & CEO, Karatzas MarineJonathan Zier
Mgr., Business Development Offshore Services, CrowleyFrank Manning
Business Dev., Diversified MarineLance Sannino
Partner, Jones Walker LLPDavid Lee
Senior Account Manager New Sales, ABB Marine & PortsMichael Complita
Principal-in-Charge, Elliott Bay Design GroupBob Lennon
Business Dev. Manager – Americas, Rexnord | CENTAContact Us
Speaking Opportunities
Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief, Marine Log
Sponsorships
David Harkey, Sales Manager, Marine Log
General Inquiries
Michelle M. Zolkos, Conference Director, Marine Log
Stephanie Rodriguez, Conference Coordinator, Marine Log
Supporting Organizations
All times listed are eastern. Program subject to change.
Conference Moderator:
Bob Lennon, Business Development Manager – Americas, Rexnord | CENTA
Conference Portal Opens
Opening Remarks
Opportunities and Challenges for the Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry with a New Administration and Congress
Jennifer Carpenter, CEO and President, American Waterways Operators (AWO)
Trend towards Smaller, Higher Horsepower, Mission-Specific Tugs and away from 100-plus Feet “Do Everything” Tugs
Frank Manning, Business Development, Diversified Marine Inc.
Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out: Everything You Hope You’ll Never Need to Know about Restructuring
Basil Karatzas, CEO, Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.
Innovations in Tug & Towboat Design
David Lee, Senior Account Manager New Sales, ABB Marine & Ports
To Be Announced
Owners’ Supervision of Newbuilds: The Process
Michael Complita, P.E., PMP, Principal-in-Charge, Elliott Bay Design Group
Closing Remarks
Conference Sessions End
Conference Portal Opens
Opening Remarks
An Examination of Recent Tug, Towboat and Barge Accidents
Morgan Turrell, Acting Director, Office of Marine Safety, NTSB
Safety: Operations Taking the Lead
Mary V. McCarthy, Director of Safety and Quality Systems, Canal Barge Company, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor Spotlight
Tug and Barge Opportunities for U.S. Offshore Wind Installations
Jonathan Zier, Manager, Business Development Offshore Services, Crowley
Navigation on the Mississippi River: Where Are We Now?
Sean Duffy, Senior Executive Director, Big River Coalition
Creditor’s Rights Under Maritime Law: Tools to Consider in the Current COVID-19 Environment
Lance Sannino, Partner, Jones Walker LLP
Diversity: Key to Workforce Effectiveness
Del Wilkins, President, Illinois Marine Towing; Vice President — Northern Operations, Canal Barge Company
Closing Remarks
Conference Sessions End
Sponsorships
As the only event exclusively designed for the market segment, Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats and Barges offers a unique opportunity to reach maritime professionals in this sector.
With a new administration, we are at a transformational moment in the tug, barge and towboat
sector. How is your company gearing up for the changes ahead?
Help the industry navigate the new administration; implement a strategy to address changing regulations; embrace new technologies and design; or streamline operations while demonstrating your leadership in the only conference dedicated to the tugs, towboats and barges markets.
David Harkey
Sales Manager, Marine Log
T: 973.563.0109
E: [email protected]