SUNY Maritime College 2019-2020 Annual Report

10 th Annual Maritime Risk Symposium Focuses on Marine Transportation From November 13-15, the 10th annual Maritime Risk Symposium (MRS), held at Maritime College, brought together

focusing on the development of support infrastructure and skilled manpower needed to install and sustain the wind power generation projects in the region. Other experts included Lars Thaaning Pedersen, CEO Vinyard Wind and leaders from Equinor, EDFRenewables and Ørsted. The New York Economic Development Corporation sponsored the event. development of clean energy, and the creation of maritime jobs in our region,” said Capt. Eric Johansson, Distinguished Service Professor and Executive Director of the Maritime Industry Museum. “It is estimated that wind power energy support industries will bring over $1.2 billion in new economic activity to New York’s waterfront and beyond.” “We were pleased to host this conference focusing on the

Mark Buzby, and New York State Supreme Court Judge John Ingram. The Symposium provided the opportunity and education to establish strategic goals and collaborative lines of effort that progress at the same rate as the increased usage of waterways. The U.S. Coast Guard Evergreen Program concluded the symposium. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Center for Excellence Hosts First Conference The LNG Center for Excellence at Maritime College hosted its first conference, LNG for 2020: Fueling Tomorrow’s Shipping, on February 20. The full-day informative program delved into a variety of LNG aspects and issues ranging from establishing bunkering and transfer systems to LNG risk assessment and safety.

LNG is becoming an important fuel solution for sea-going vessels, and the conference – held during LNG Industry Week – examined the viability of using LNG as a marine fuel for a long-term solution in compliance with the IMO Sulfur Cap. Over 100 leaders from companies such as Shell, the American Bureau of Shipping, Chevron, Exxon Mobile, Marshall Island Registry, Port Authority of NY & NJ and NYC Ferry were in attendance. Ship owners, leaders in finance and insurance, as well as academicians learned about the challenges in the LNG industry and relevant solutions.

hundreds of representatives from various entities to discuss the threats, challenges, and risks encountered by the Marine Transportation System. Key industry leaders included First Coast Guard District Commander Rear Admiral Andrew Tiongson, MARAD Administrator

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