Agenda

Continental Breakfast and Networking

Welcoming Remarks

Peter Philips, Publisher, Fishermen’s News

Legislative/Regulatory Overview Vessel Rebuild/Replacement under new Federal Legislation and Pending Regulatory Proposals
Steve Johnson, Garvey Schubert Barer

Where We are Today
Moderated Panel Overview of Fleet Recapitalization Needs
Moderator: Steve Hughes, Natural Resource Consultants
Panelists:
Kenny Down, Freezer Longline Coalition
Richard Draves, American Seafoods
Mark Gleason, Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers
Brent Paine, United Catcher Boats
Lori Swanson, Groundfish Forum

Coffee Break and Networking

Vessel Design and Construction

Naval architects will discuss new vessel design and construction techniques for the next generation
Eric Blumhagen, P.E., Jensen Maritime Consultants
Capt. Ron Burchett, Burchett Marine
Guido Perla, Guido Perla Associates

Luncheon:  Gubernatorial Candidates

Jay Inslee
Rob McKenna

Putting a Deal Together: A Case Study
Making the decision to replace or rebuild.  What factors drive the decision to upgrade or replace existing vessels?  From the operators' perspective, how will this decision be made?  What is a shipbuilder’s view?  Using large foreign-built components to cut costs - the Jones Act trade example and pending regulatory activity.

Moderator: Peter Philips, Publisher, Fishermen's News

Panelists: 
Matt Nichols, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Bob Desautel, Global Seas
Tor-Gunnar Hovig, Rolls-Royce
Lars Børre Halse, Eksportfinans
CDR Chris Woodley, USCG

What’s Next? Preparing the Northwest Policymaking Community

Moderated discussion of public policy initiatives the industry would like to see taken by our policymakers and regional and local regulators to ensure that the Pacific Northwest and Alaska benefit to maximum capacity from the business opportunities provided by Bering Sea fisheries.
Moderator: Chris Endresen Scott, Director, Economic Development, PSRC
Panelists:

Matt Doherty, United States Seafoods, LCC
David Little, Clipper Seafoods
Steve Hughes, Natural Resource Consultants
Senator Christine Rolfes, WA 23rd Legislative District
Casey Sixkiller, Sixkiller Consulting, LLC