Women on the Water

2nd Annual Conference
November 6 - 8, 2008
Galveston, Texas

Hosted by: Texas Maritime Academy Texas A&M University at Galveston Galveston, TX

Following on from the success of the 1st Annual Women on the Water (WOW) Conference held in Traverse City, Michigan, WOW's 2nd Annual Conference will provide an open forum for discussions highlighting current issues affecting women in the maritime industry. In this event you will hear from professional experts in the maritime community regarding such issues as environmental changes, human factors affecting mariners at sea, industry trends, emerging employment opportunities, and regulatory changes affecting the maritime industry. This will be an invaluable opportunity for maritime cadets to network, build relationships, share experiences and learn about the industry from those women currently leading the industry. Held in Historic Downtown Galveston, at the Tremont House, the conference is within walking distance of shopping and dining.

The Agenda

The conference will include several special events. The proposed Agenda is available online. Updates will be made in the days to follow. Please check back frequently for additional details and information. The conference will include several special events http://www.tamug.edu/WOW/ConferenceSpecialEvents.htm.

Who Should Attend

Midshipmen, Cadets, Maritime Associations, Ship Operators, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Seafarer & Trade Union Representatives, Maritime Lawyers, Maritime Academy Representatives and Maritime Industry Representatives

Information and Registration

The conference fee will be waived for all current female Maritime Academy Cadets from the Texas Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston, California Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Maritime College State University of New York, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Lodging and meals will be provided to cadets at no charge.

The conference fee for professional participants will be $200, payable to Texas A&M University at Galveston. The conference fee includes the cost of meals and attendance to special events. For those paying by check, please include the following note in the memo line "WOW Conference." To register on line, visit the following website, http://www.tamug.edu/WOW/Registration.htm. For logistical information please contact Donna Lang at (409) 740-4408 or Karen Bigley at (409) 740-4830.

For detailed information regarding the annual Women on the Water Conference, please send inquires via email to womenonthewater@dot.gov.

Accomodations

Conference attendees are invited to stay at the Tremont House – A Wyndham Historic Hotel in Galveston. The conference is within walking distance of shopping and dining. Paid parking is available by meter on the street or by hotel valet. A group rate is available on to those who register for the conference. Arrangements may be made with the hotel directly by calling (409) 763-0300 or via online at http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/GLSTH/main.wnt.