Maritime Industry Discusses NPREP Guidelines

Published Jun 25, 2014 12:53 PM by The Maritime Executive

Leaders in the maritime industry convened in Washington, D.C. on June 19, 2014 to have a dialogue addressing concerns with, and ways to improve, the recently published draft National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) Guidelines and Maritime TV was there.

Preparing for the contingency of a maritime casualty has long been a priority of the industry, which has often been at the leading edge of improved standards and training. Therefore, industry leaders felt it was important that a public meeting be held to address any concerns, as these are issues that are of vital interest to many communities across the country.

Participating organizations included:

• American Salvage Association
• Association of Petroleum Industry Cooperative Managers
• Chamber of Shipping of America
• Cruise Lines International Association
• Lake Carriers Association
• North America Marine Environment Protection Association
• Passenger Vessel Association
• Spill Control Association of America
• Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association

View the rest of the presentations here.