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FEATURE: INLAND MARINE OPERATORS

Nine people work on CBC’s project cargo team. Work volvement in maritime and waterways public policy issues. starts with a “voyage plan” and a ton of research. Planning Stephaich is involved locally and nationally in numerous covers “every known vertical bridge clearance, lock main- industry activities. He is the current chairman of the Wa- tenance schedules, and seasonal considerations,” Little ex- terways Council, Inc. and past chairman of the Ameri- plained. Prior to departure, CBC’s team gets real world ex- can Waterways Operators. He is a commissioner and vice perience and insights from the captain assigned to the trip. chairman of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission. Other

This year, though, because of