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Fish Expo Boston Conference Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 15 12:30 p.m.-l :30 p.m.: KEYNOTE: Safety at Sea: Survivors Tell Their Stories
Moderator: Undo Greenlaw, Captain of the Mattie Belle; Panel: Rob Odlin, presi- dent, Maine Urchin Harvesters Association 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Utilizing National Ocean Service Nautical Charts for
Navigational Safety. Speaker: Marine Chart Division, National Ocean Service,
NOAA 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Damage Control Techniques for Vessels
When emergency strikes your vessel, be prepared. This two hour workshop will address the effects damage can do to your ship's stability, as well as look at emer- gency repair techniques. Speakers: Jeff Ciompa, USCG Marine Safety Office & Ted
Herrington, USCG 1st District
Friday, Oct. 16 10:30 a.m.-l 2:00 p.m.: Vessel Financing: Capital Construction Fund (CCF)
Program Basics
Speakers: Mary Ellen McMillin, CPA, Rick VanGorder, CPA, Larry Steinberg, CPA,
Capital Construction Fund Program, NOAA Fisheries 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Vessel Financing: Beyond the Basics-Using the Capital
Construction Fund (CCF) to Maximize Benefits. Speakers: Mary Ellen McMillin,
CPA, Rick VanGorder, CPA, Larry Steinberg, CPA, Capital Construction Fund
Program, NOAA Fisheries 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Utilizing Marine Weather Information from the Internet.
Speakers: Tom Fair, & Jeff Osienski, National Weather Service
Saturday, Oct. 17 10:30 a.m.-l 2:00 p.m.: Fast Facts to Help you Navigate the Tax Laws. Speaker:
Jacqueline Morin, Internal Revenue Service 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Diesel Engine Operation & Maintenance
This session gives a brief overview and provides practical knowledge on diesel engines and trouble shooting solutions. Discussed will be the diesel cycle, small engine design, and component description. Learn how to take the guess work out of troubleshooting engine systems including fuel, lubrication, cooling, and starting.
Also discussed will be preventative maintenance procedures. Speaker:F. M. Young,
Chief Engineer Training Vessel State of Maine, Principle Diesel Engine Instructor 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Operation & Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems.
Speaker:David G. Skaves P.E., licensed chief engineer, Associate Professor of
Engineering Maine Maritime Academy, Principle Refrigeration Instructor
A new 75 x 22 x 11-ft. F/V, Sunset 98, was delivered to Sahlman Seafoods, of Tampa, by
Steiner Shipyard, Bayou La Batre, Ala. For additional information on the boat, see related story on the next page.
Fish Expo Set For Boston
Over the course of three days,
Fish Expo Boston provides the opportunity to network with old friends, establish new contacts and evaluate the cutting-edge of com- mercial marine products and ser- vices of 250 leading companies in nearly 400 booths. Add the value and convenience of the East Coast's most comprehensive conference program, and Fish Expo Boston provides everything you need to make the most of your time on the water. We bring the entire North
Atlantic commercial marine indus- try together.
Held in the World Trade Center,
Boston, Mass., on Thursday,
October 15, and Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday,
October 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the event promises to offer a vari- ety of products and services for viewing, including engines, deck equipment, electronics, safety and survival gear. Four industry specif- ic pavilions have been created for this year: Lobster, Tuna, Processing and Aquaculture. Also featured will be a cutting-edge conference pro- gram, including a newly designed workboat conference track.
Fish Expo Boston prides itself on companies and buyers from all commercial marine segments. The 1998 show will mark the greatest number of companies from the marine propulsion industry. In addition to the exhibitors who return every year such as
Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel and
Volvo, some of the new companies to participate in this segment will be Simplex Turmar, Marine
Corporation of America and Issotta
Fraschini. With this expansion,
Fish Expo Boston is sure to bring you the latest in engines, shafts, propellers and other marine propulsion products.