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What's on Washington's Agenda?

Marine Log FERRIES 2011

Boston, Massachusetts

Jeanne M. Grasso, partner in Blank Rome's maritime group, will be speaking at Marine Log's annual FERRIES conference and expo on November 7, 2011 on the topic of "What's on Washington's Agenda?" from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The FERRIES 2011 conference and expo, "How will ferries fit in our future?", will be held at the Hyatt Regency Boston in Massachusetts on November 7-8. 

Panel discussions and presentations include:

  • Funding for ferry fleet expansion
  • Funding for small shipyard development
  • The impact of the North American ECA on vessel design
  • LNG and the ferry market
  • Washington State Ferries LNG study: design, regulations, and lifecycle costs
  • Hybrid ferries
  • Ferry development in the U.S.
  • Performance considerations for passenger transport in harsh environments
  • Ferry development in the Caribbean
  • Ferry design for operational safety and efficiency
  • Shipyard executive panel

A cocktail reception will be held at the end of the first day of the meeting. 

To learn more about Marine Log, or to register for this event, please visit www.marinelog.com.