![]() ![]() "First of all, it has not been done in a long time, and second of all, it will really bring to the forefront the value of the Interna- tional Propeller Club to the maritime industry." The 2020 International Propeller Club's international convention and con- ference is scheduled for next fall in Pirae- us, Greece. I think it really is a significant achievement," Wheeler said. The International Propeller Club also looked to its own future with the decision to employ a consultant to develop a stra- tegic plan to map out the organization's next five to 10 years. The conditions forced opening spillways, including opening the Bonnet Carr spillway to adjacent Lake Pontchartrain twice in one year for the first time. ![]() The panel on infrastructure and navigation took a look at the impact of high water on the Mississippi Riv- er and on coastal ports this year, not- ing that the Port of New Orleans oper- ated under flood conditions for nearly 10 months, the longest flood in New Orleans history. That's a great example of how that has worked here," he said. Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Paducah Tilghman High School. Wheeler noted that Paducah, Ky., already has one program of the type industry officials suggested, its Na- val Jr. Panelists discussed the need for promoting and encourag- ing entrance into the maritime industry beginning with high school recruitment efforts. In discussing future crews, the pan- el expressed concern with the potential shortage in crew members through 2040 and beyond and focused on how to over- come that shortfall. Panelists emphasized the many chal- lenges that maritime facilities and vessels face in making this conversion," Wheel- er said. The discussion of future fuels fo- cused on the deadline for enactment of IMO 2020 with the January 2020 sulfur cap on marine fuel as one of the factors driving the rapidly growing use of liqui- fied natural gas (LNG) and other alterna- tive sources of propulsion within the ma- rine industry. Panelists noted that South American soybean exports had filled the gap this year, and might contin- ue to do so. An ex- ample was at the Port of Virginia, which saw a 97 percent decrease in soybean ex- ports this year due primarily to tariff is- sues, Wheeler said. In discussing future ports, Wheeler said the discussion focused primarily on coastal ports, but did include the impact on inland transportation as well. The conference also included four panel discussions: Future Ports Future Fuels Future Crews and Future Infra- structure and Navigation. ![]() Buzby noted the fleet currently consists of 46 vessels with an average age of 44 years. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3) Administration's fleet of vessels designed to provide a reserve of ships that can be activated in a national emergency and used to transport personnel and equip- ment. (Ret.) Mark Buzby, maritime administrator, dis- cussed the importance of proper management of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. ![]() Gering, NE 30 Grand Island, NE 30 Lincoln, NE 40 North Platte, NE 30 Omaha, NE 40 Cincinnati, OH 51 Jackson, OH 74 Vandalia, OH 93 Greensburg, PA 72 Harmony, PA 72 Laurel, DE 30 Bellefonte, PA 81 Frackville, PA 57 Harrisburg, PA 71 Hatfield, PA 21 Wilkes-Barre, PA 57 South Plainfield, NJ 90 Winslow Township, NJ 85 Whether You Are Rollin' On The River Or Working By The Water.įor the location of the dealer closest to you, go to /dealersįort Wayne, IN 26 Indianapolis, IN 31 Corbin, KY 60 Lexington, KY 85 Louisville, KY 50 Paducah, KY 27 Stanville, KY 60Īshland, VA 80 Fishersville, VA 54 Harrisonburg, VA 54 Manassas Park, VA 70 Salem, VA 54 Richlands, VA 27 Stephenson, VA 54 Service and Parts Centers everywhere you need them Customized boom & stick configurations Factory-trained technicians OEM attachments for many applications Port operators are up & running every day with SENNEBOGEN purpose-built material handlers.ĭiesel, electric and hybrid models Models from 44,000 to 750,000 lbs. EIGHT THE WATERWAYS JOURNAL November 4, 2019 ![]()
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