United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Home | Graphics On | Site Map | Text Size: A A A Search : + Advanced Search Hearings Markups Nominations Legislative Calendar News Room   » Press Releases   » Op-Eds   » Speeches Audio/Video About the Committee   » Committee History   » Jurisdiction   » Members   » The Chairman   » The Co-Chairman   » Past Chairmen Subcommittees   » Full Committee   » Science, Technology, and Innovation   » Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security   » Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety   » Full Committee   » Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard   » Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences   » Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security   » Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Contact Information Related Links   » Legislation   » Federal Agencies RSS Feed   Hearings Protecting our Shores from Oil Spills – Operational Procedures and Ship Designs Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Tuesday, March 4, 2008 02:30 PM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   The purpose of this hearing is to evaluate operational incidents associated with oil spills. The Subcommittee will examine non-tank vessel fuel tank design, the Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System (VTS), and the U.S. vessel pilot system.   Majority Statements Frank R. Lautenberg Minority Statements Ted Stevens Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 Admiral Thad W. Allen Commandant United States Coast Guard Panel 2 Dr. Kirsi Tikka Vice President, Global Technology and Business Development American Bureau of Shipping Mr. Paul Kirchner Executive Director and General Counsel American Pilots Association Captain Ed Page U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) President Marine Exchange of Alaska Public Information Office: 508 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125 Tel: 202-224-5115 Hearing Room: 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125 Home | Privacy Policy | Graphics On | Site Map | Help/Faqs | Search Back to Top