Conference Agendas

Signal Welcome Dinner

Date
Monday, October 19, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PDT)
Description

Please join the Signal Safety Committee and Signal Safety for a welcome dinner to begin the Signal Safety Committee Conference.

This invitation is extended to Signal Members and their guests, Brokers, SafeShore Clients and their guests, as well as Presenters and Exhibitors.

Location Name
Atrium One
Full Address
Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street
Seattle, WA 98188
United States
Audience
Everyone

Exhibitor Corner

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
7:00 AM - 3:15 PM (PDT)
Description

Stop by the Signal Exhibitor Corner, where vendors will be showcasing their products and services that can support you and your company’s safety initiatives.

Audience
Everyone

Membership Meeting

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 2:45 PM (PDT)
Description

Membership Meeting featuring engaging presentations, guest speakers, Safety Committee project updates, new resources, and more. Join us to connect, share ideas, and learn what’s new across Signal Safety!

Audience
Everyone

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions

 

Bernie Diaz, Executive Vice President, HSE – Operations, Southwest Shipyard L.P. Signal Safety Committee Chair


Richard Lubert, SVP Safety & Member Performance, Signal Management Services

Membership Reception & Dinner

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
5:00 PM (PDT)
Description

The Membership Dinner is open to all attendees and guests and is a great opportunity to network with fellow Members, Brokers, Clients of the Mutual, and your Safety Committee.

Audience
Everyone

Connect, Dine & Unwind at the Château

Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, conversation, and connection at Chateau Ste. Michelle, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries.

This networking dinner offers maritime professionals an opportunity to step away from the meeting room and enjoy an evening together in a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting. Connect with colleagues, strengthen industry relationships, and meet new people while enjoying dinner and the welcoming atmosphere of the Chateau.

Please note that transportation will be provided to the winery.

Breakbulk and Bulk Terminals Agenda

Description

The Breakbulk and Bulk Terminals Committee welcomes anyone involved in non-containerized cargo operations, including breakbulk, bulk materials, vehicles, and equipment (RORO). Join the conversation to share experiences, exchange ideas, and help shape future Committee initiatives and resources.

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome and Introductions 

Sara Hodges, Regional Safety Sr. Advisor, Logistec, Breakbulk Chair

Project Updates

  1. Toolbox Talks for Regulatory Compliance
  2. Vehicle-Pedestrian Coactivity Audit
  3. Mold Remediation SOP for Contaminated Cargo and Dunnage
  4. PPE and Supply Savings from Distributors through Signal Member Consolidation
  5. Electric Vehicles (PITs, Yard Hustlers, Reach Stackers) Location Awareness, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Management

 

  1. Andrew Prior, Enterprise Safety Director – Pasha Group 
  2. Larry Gutierrez, Safety Director – Gulf Stream Marine 
  3.  Larry Gutierrez
  4.  Larry Gutierrez 
  5.  Sara Hodges
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Subcommittee Goals
Introduction

Sara Hodges 
 

Safety Moment
TBD

Amol Kulkarni, Director HESS – Texas International Terminals Ltd.
Alternate: Anthony Bates, Regional Safety Sr. Advisor – Logistec 

Signal Update

John Belcher, Vice President, Safety and Member Performance – Signal Management Services
Chad Ferris, Senior Safety Manager – Signal Management Services

Committee Working Session

 

Fall Protection Project: Trial 1 Results 
Improvements for Trial 2 Discussion 

Shaan Shanbhag, Sr. Systems Engineer - Fall Protection System – 3M
Steve Csuha, Technical and Strategic Advisor – HYSAFE 

Incident Reviews

Brenden J. Watkins, Safety Manager –  United Grain 

OSHA Fall Protection Settlement Agreement

Robert Pottgieser, Safety Director –  Enstructure, LLC
Chad Ferris

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

 

Marine Terminal Agenda

Description

The Marine Terminal Committee meeting is an open working session, and we encourage anyone involved in marine terminal operations to participate. Join the conversation, share your experience, and contribute ideas and input to current and future Committee projects and initiatives.

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome and Introductions 

Brian Poehler, Sr. Manager Safety & Security - Maher Terminals, Marine Terminal Chair
Lauren Kinky, Manager HSSS – Penn Terminals, Marine Terminal Co-Chair

Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Subcommittee Mission

Brian Poehler, Sr. Manager Safety & Security, Maher Terminals. MT Chair

 

M-CODED Agenda

Description

The M-CODED Committee meeting is an open working session, and we invite anyone involved in Marine Construction, Offshore, Diving, Energy, or Dredging operations to participate. Join the conversation, share your experience and insights, and contribute ideas to current and future Committee projects and initiatives.

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions

Andrea Colson – Director of Safety, Trevcon Construction – MCODED Chairperson

Adrien Cordero – Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions

 

Andrea Colson 

Adrien Cordero 

Shipyard Agenda

Description

The Shipyard Committee meeting is an open working session, and we invite anyone working in or around shipyard operations to participate. Join the conversation, share your experience, and contribute your input and ideas to current and future Committee projects and initiatives.

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM (PDT)

Presentation

 

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions 

Nate Stanton, EHS Manager, GD NASSCO-Norfolk, Shipyard Co-Chair

Carl Danley, HSE Director, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Shipyard Co-Chair

Shipyard Safety Roundtable 

Risk Assessment and Employee Engagement – Open discussion on methods for risk assessment

Blair Pyne, Sr. Safety Manager, Kirby Marine

Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions

Subcommittee Members/Guest Introductions. 

Nate Stanton, EHS Manager, GD NASSCO-Norfolk, Shipyard Co-Chair

Carl Danley, HSE Director, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Shipyard Co-Chair

Safety Moment

Yard Tour Expectations and Guidelines

Bob Dearing,  EHS Director, Vigor Marine Group

Vigor Marine Yard Tour
Members Helping Members Outing

Bob Dearing 

Yard Tour Debrief
Takeaways, best practices, questions? 

Bernie Diaz, Executive Vice President HSE – Operations, Southwest Shipyard L.P. 

Housekeeping 
Finish open discussion topics and finalize group actions for joint committee report out. SEE Audit Checklist Review Discussion. 

Nate Stanton

Carl Danley

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

 

Terminal Technology Agenda

Description

The Terminal Technology Committee meeting is an open working session, and we welcome anyone involved with or working in terminal technology and automated terminal operations to participate. Join the conversation, share your experience and insights, and contribute ideas to current and future Committee projects and initiatives.

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)

Presentation

Presenter

Welcome & Introductions 

Jason Rendon, Senior Manager, SSE, LBCT, Terminal Technology Chair

 

Date & Time
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presentation Presenter

Welcome & Introductions 

Jason Rendon, Senior Manager, SSE, LBCT, Terminal Technology Chair