Kerry Pianoforte08.11.08
The National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA) hosted its annual International Marine and Offshore Coatings Conference June 16-18 at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. This year's conference attracted attendees involved in the marine and offshore coatings market and featured a variety of presentations dealing with all aspects of marine and offshore coatings, including regulatory and legal issues, as well as the latest technological advancements.
Derick Hayman, NPCA Marine Coatings committee chairman gave the opening remarks for the conference. "Our industry is facing a number of challenges," said Hayman. "We have fuel costs rocketing up, we have regulatory issues and our customers are having trouble finding places to dry dock their ships. Our speakers will touch on a number of these issues."
Hayman introduced Cynthia Brown, president of the American Shipbuilding Association, who began the three days of presentation with her keynote address, "The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry Today and Tomorrow: The View from Washington DC."
Brown began her presentation with the current status of the U.
Derick Hayman, NPCA Marine Coatings committee chairman gave the opening remarks for the conference. "Our industry is facing a number of challenges," said Hayman. "We have fuel costs rocketing up, we have regulatory issues and our customers are having trouble finding places to dry dock their ships. Our speakers will touch on a number of these issues."
Hayman introduced Cynthia Brown, president of the American Shipbuilding Association, who began the three days of presentation with her keynote address, "The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry Today and Tomorrow: The View from Washington DC."
Brown began her presentation with the current status of the U.
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