Workboat Show 2013

Don't miss the 2013 Workboat Show. It's not in December this year. In fact, it's only three weeks away. The International Workboat Show will take place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from October 9th through October 11th.

Once again, there is a big demand for information regarding Subchapter M, the proposed towing vessel inspection regulations. On Wednesday October 9th, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, I will be participating in a panel discussion on Subchapter M. The Workboat Show website describes the session as follows:

Solving Subchapter M Compliance Issues: There still are many unanswered questions surrounding Subchapter M — regulations for the inspection of towing vessels — and compliance. This session will review Subchapter M; look at where we are in the process and what we can expect moving forward. Join in this discussion with experts on the issue. Moderated by: Ken Hocke, Senior Technical Editor, WorkBoat Magazine Presented by: Gerald T. Frentz, E-Learning and IT Specialist, Seamens Church Institute Center for Maritime Education, Robert Russo, Owner, Maritime License Training Co& Kevin Gilheany, International Consultant, Maritime Compliance International,Michael F. Vitt, Vice President and General Counsel, EN Bisso & Son

During my portion of the program I will be discussing and demonstrating the use of our recently developed Subchapter M compliance management system. I will use practical examples to demonstrate how a management system can help companies, large and small, prepare for a successful transition to inspected vessel status.

This year we will be sharing booth 1228 with Boatracs and will be able to demonstrate the Subchapter M compliance management system's use, both on paper as well as Boatracs' electronic version. If you are a subscriber to the Maritime Compliance Report and you would like us to send you VIP floor passes for the Workboat Show, just let us know and we'll make sure you get them while they last.

See you at the show.