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Audio Sample Max Hardberger International WorkBoat Show 2010

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Capt. Chris Scraba

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Cleaning up oil spills

Host: Boston Museum of Science

Learn about a new way to clean up oil spills using nano-wire paper towels. You will also learn about the largest atom smasher ever built.

International Bird Rescue Research Center

Host: International Bird Rescue Research Center

A podcast interview with IBRRC's executive director, Jay Holcomb, reflecting on the response to monumental Exxon Valdez oil spill. This podcast interview was conducted on March 16, 2009.

Interview with Cmdr. Charles Fosse on drug boat sinking

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On July 13, 2011, the Coast Guard Cutter Seneca successfully detained and sank a drug sub carrying $180 million in cocaine. This is an interview with Cmdr. Charles Fosse, commanding officer of the Seneca, regarding the incident. 

Interview with Lt. Cmdr. Peter Niles, on drug boat sinking

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On July 13, 2011, the Coast Guard Cutter Seneca successfully detained and sank a drug sub carrying $180 million in cocaine. On July 26, the Cutter Oak found the SPSS on the bottom of the ocean, using side-sonar equipment. This is an interview with Lt. Cmdr. Peter Niles, commanding officer of the Oak.

How to Design and Develop a Realistic Vessel General Permit Program

Host: Kevin Gilheany, Owner, Maritime Compliance International, LLC

2011 International WorkBoat Show conference series:

This presentation offers insight into:

• How to design a comprehensive EPA VGP compliance management system, including all logs, 
   records, and reports, stated or implied, which an inspector or vendor auditor may ask to see
• How to develop procedures which are realistic while still meeting the intent of the permit
• How to train captains and crews in the implementation of the EPA VGP compliance 
   management system.
 

Vessel Efficiency Actions for Emission Reduction and OPEX Savings

Host: John Hatley

Reduction in energy consumption is a win-win situation for operators: emissions reduction and operating expense (OPEX) savings. This presentation from the International WorkBoat Show covers many different phases of a workboat's life cycle where examples of such reductions can be achieved with design, propulsion, machinery, and operational maintenance actions.

Mayday call from tug Aries

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Mayday call recorded from the tug Aries, which went down in the Bering Sea.

Nanotech Paper Sops Up Oil Spills

Host: Scientific American

A nanotech material absorbs oil but repels water, making it a possibly perfect picker-upper for tanker spills. Cynthia Graber reports.

Oil spills less massive, but still likely

Host: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

In the wake of 1989's massive Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound, when 11 million gallons of oil befouled some 1,300 miles of formerly pristine and wildlife-rich coastline, much has been done to prevent future spills of such magnitude.

USCG Pacific Northwest episode 5

Host: U.S. Coast Guard, District 13

This episode brings us aboard the Washington State Ferry Tacoma. We look at the Reserve Boat Crew College at Cape Disappointment and the Columbia River Maritime Museum.