"Scanning the Horizon: Some Observations
on the Changing Maritime Scene"

Steven R. Blust was nominated by President George W. Bush to a five-year term as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission in March 2002. Mr. Blust is a veteran of the international transportation industry for over 34 years. He previously held the position of President/CEO of Tampa Bay International Terminals, Inc. His previous experience includes executive positions with Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc., the Jacksonville Port Authority, and Crowley Delta Lines. Mr. Blust is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and received an MBA degree from Tulane University.

About the Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent regulatory agency responsible for the regulation of oceanborne transportation in the foreign commerce of the U.S.

The FMC:

Monitors activities of ocean common carriers, marine terminal operators, conferences, ports, and ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) who operate in the U.S. foreign commerce to ensure they maintain just and reasonable practices, and oversees the financial responsibility of passenger vessel operators.
Maintains a trade monitoring and enforcement program designed to assist regulated entities in achieving compliance, and to detect and appropriately remedy malpractices and violations set forth in section 10 of the Shipping Act.
Monitors the laws and practices of foreign governments which could have a discriminatory or otherwise adverse impact on shipping conditions in the U.S.
Enforces special regulatory requirements applicable to ocean common carriers owned or controlled by foreign governments (“controlled carriers”).
Processes and reviews agreements and service contracts.
Reviews common carriers’ privately published tariff systems for accessibility and accuracy.
Issues licenses to qualified OTIs in the U.S. and ensures all maintain evidence of financial responsibility.
Ensures passenger vessel operators demonstrate adequate financial responsibility for casualty and non-performance.

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City of New Orleans

Louisiana Economic Development

Port of New Orleans

URS Walk Haydel

World Trade Center of New Orleans

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: Ark-La-Tex Regional Export & Technology Center; Baton Rouge Center for World Affairs; Consular Corps of New Orleans
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana; International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association
International Trade Council/Red River Region
Jefferson Chamber; Louisiana District Export Council
Louisiana International Trade Center/SBDC; Louisiana Tax Free Shopping
Louisiana Technology Council
Loyola College of Business Administration; New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center; Propeller Club, Port of New Orleans
World Affairs Council of New Orleans
World Trade Club of Greater New Orleans

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"Scanning the Horizon: Some Observations on the Changing Maritime Scene"

Registration and prepayment are required by October 26, 10:00 a.m.

"Scanning the Horizon: Some Observations
on the Changing Maritime Scene"

Registration and prepayment are
required by October 26, 10:00 a.m.