Ray Botto, External Affairs Manager SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. - an ExxonMobil marine affiliate October 29, 2014 Marine Environmental Protection: Revolution of Evolution? NAMEPA Annual Conference A Responsible Party Perspective
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Safe Marine Transportation System What Makes This Routine? Houston Ship Channel
Prevention Model
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Waterborne Trade and Prevention Performance
Severity - Historical Incidents – Since 1970
Large Spills
Major Incidents - Worldwide