Agenda

Welcoming Remarks

An eNavigation Overview: An Update on Development and Implementation

Mr. John Erik Hagen, Regional Director, Norwegian Coastal Administration and Chairman, IMO e-Navigation Correspondence Group

SESSION I - Identifying Problems

An increasing number of ships are fitted with equipment that will likely form the "Shipboard Core" of the eNavigation tools - ECDIS, AIS, VDR and RADAR/ARPA. There are reports of elements of this "Core" contributing to accidents rather than assuring the safety of navigation. More needs to be known about such incidents so that appropriate preventive action can be taken. There also needs to be a broader understanding about the use of the data generated by the "Shipboard Core" as used in accident investigation. Moderator: Alan Weigel

Representative Accidents and their Causes

Dr. Barry Strauch

National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) marine module

Capt. Wayne Bailey, Vice Chairman, American Pilots Association Technology & Navigation Committee

Mr. David Patraiko, FNI, Director of Projects, Nautical Institute

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion: The "Shipboard Core" and Accidents

Moderator: Mr. Alan M. Weigel, JD., Blank Rome LLP

Panelists:

• Mr. Geoffrey W. Gill, JD, MNI
• Capt. Wayne Bailey, Vice Chairman, American Pilots Association Technology & Navigation Committee
• Mr. Cormac Gebruers, Coordinator, Transas e-Navigation Task Force
• Dr. Barry Strauch, NTSB

Luncheon

Developing a National eNavigation Strategy

Speaker: Mike Sollosi, Chief, Office of Navigation Systems, USCG. Member Committee for the Marine Transportation Systems, eNavigation Strategy Integrated Action Team

SESSION II – Identifying Solutions: The Human Element

The development and first steps toward implementation of eNavigation have mostly focused on technology – equipment, communications and architecture. Though important, limiting consideration of eNavigation to electronic tools ignores the more complex and challenging issue of integrating the human component with the electronic. Building on the factors identified in the first session, this session will bring to light some of the human elements that must be addressed by eNavigation. Moderator: Geoffrey Gill

Mr. Geoffrey W. Gill, JD, MNI

ECDIS and its Role in eNavigation:

Dr. Lee Alexander, University of New Hampshire

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion: Solutions: Human Collaboration

Moderator: Mr. Geoffrey W. Gill, JD, MNI

Panelists:

• Capt. Tom Colby, Marine Team Leader, ALaska Tanker Company
• Capt. Tim McCully, Military Sealift Command
• Mr. David Patraiko, FNI, Director of Projects, Nautical Institute
• CDR Christian Hempstead, USMS, FNI, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Capt. Prash Karnik, Holland America Line
• Dr. Barry Strauch, NTSB

Session III - Applying Solutions: eNavigation Afloat

How will eNavigation be implemented aboard ship? How will the human element considerations discussed in the previous session be addressed? What specific technologies will be used and how will they be integrated into the duties of the Master, Pilot and Deck Officer? There is also a question about whether or not ISM documentation and such things as company-established procedures should be incorporated into eNavigation, particularly in light of the goal for "...the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of maritime information..."(IMO). In this session, experts in vessel manning, training and operations will provide their perspective and lay out how eNavigation might be practically implemented on board. Moderator: Lee Alexander

Manning and Qualification Issues

Mr. John Murray, Senior Marine Advisor, International Chamber of Shipping

Bridge Resource Management

Captain David Christie, Vice President for Professional Standards, Princess Cruise Line

Coffee Break

Panel Discussion: Technical Components

Moderator: Dr. Lee Alexander, University of New Hampshire (invited)

Panelists:

• Capt. Vic Shisler, Jacobsen Pilots
• Mr. Jorge Arroyo, Program Analyst, USCG Office of Navigation Systems
• Mr. David Patraiko, FNI, Director of Projects, Nautical Institute
• Mr. Brian Tetreault, US Army Corps of Engineers

Luncheon

Speaker: RADM Gary Blore, Commander, 13th Coast Guard District

SESSION IV Applying Solutions: eNavigation Ashore
A paradigm shift in the relationship between ship and shore is at the core of e-navigation. According to the definition, eNavigation will enable the exchange of “...maritime information onboard and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services.” How will this linkage between ship and shore occur? What considerations need to be addressed? What ”related services” will be provided: VTS, RIS, security and efficiency services, and how will they be harmonized? In this session representatives from shoreside entities involved in providing eNavigation services will provide some insight into the evolving ship-shore relationship that will be facilitated by e-navigation. Moderator: Craig H. Allen, FNI, FRIN, University of Washington

ISM Designated Person: Connecting the Ship and the Shore: Capt. Tom Colby, Marine Team Leader, Alaska Tanker Company

Shoreside Applications - River Information Services:
Mr. Juergen Troegl, via donau

Mr. Boris Moreno, Panama Canal Authority

Coffee Break

Closing General Session

The most valuable role of eNavigation 2010 is the presentation and exchange of views during this dynamic time between concept development and implementation.  In this session a panel of presenters and moderators will review the issues raised during the conference and discuss them in an interactive forum with audience members.

Moderator: Mr. Brian Tetreault, Navigation Systems Specialist; US Army Corps of Engineers
Panelists:

• Mr. Alan M. Weigel, JD., BlankRome LLP
• Mr. Geoffrey M. Gill, JD MNI
• Dr. Lee Alexander, University of New Hampshire
• Craig H. Allen, FNI, FRIN, University of Washington
• Mr. John Erik Hagen, Regional Director, Norwegian Coastal Administration and Chairman, IMO e-Navigation Correspondence Group