Challenges in the Cruise Ship Industry -
Design, Construction, Safety and Operations

Thursday, November 15, 2007
8:15am - 9:45am
Grand Floridian Ballroom B

Chairman: Vice Admiral James Card USCG (Ret)

Panelists:

• Rear Admiral Brian M. Salerno, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship U S Coast Guard
• Harri Kulovaara, Executive Vice President, Maritime Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
• Mr Alan Gavin, Marine Director, Lloyd's Register
• Capt. Thomas E. ‘Ted’ Thompson, USCG (Ret), Senior Vice President Technical and Regulatory Affairs
  Cruise Lines International Association
• Thomas Weigend, Director, Sales and Design Department, Meyer Werft

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Issues:

• Size matters – what are the limits?
• Cutting edge designs
• Innovative propulsion systems
• Passenger and crew safety and health
• Serviceability and survivability

Please note that Conference Registration badge is required.