Welcome & Introductions

State of the Mutual 

Larry Gutierrez, QHSE Director, Gulf Stream Marine Chairman, SMIA Safety Committee

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

Effective and Transformational Leadership
Join USAF Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass as she shares insights on being an effective and transformational leader. Drawing from extensive leadership experience, this session explores strategies to inspire teams, drive innovation, and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Moderator: Adrien Cordero, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Presenter:  JoAnne Bass, Chief Master Sergeant USAF, Columbia Southern University

JOANNE S. BASS > Air Force > Biography Display

Operational Safety Leaders Panel
Panel discussion featuring operational leaders who have embraced integrated safety leadership roles within their organizations. These dual-role leaders are key points of contact for their teams and ensuring safety excellence at every level. The panel will provide insight on operationalizing designated dual role leaders.

Moderator:   Clayton Coleman, Assistant Vice President, Signal Management Services

Presenters:  

• Chris Dennis, HSE Director, Trident Maritime
• Bobby Oberlechner. National Director of Safety, Nautilus International Holdings Corporation     
• Shane Beacom, Vice President, Trevcon Construction 
• Everard McDowell, Assistant General Manager, Logistec

“Best Practices of Best Practices” – Group Exercise  
Teams will develop ideas around the key activities that can mitigate the most frequent accidents: Group Exercise

• Strains & Sprains Prevention
• Pre-Job Safety Briefings
• Vehicle/Equipment Preventative Maintenance 
• Supervisor Training & Development
• Audits of Work Practices and Facility Inspections
• Return to Work / Modified Duty
• Effective Safety Committees

Moderator: John Belcher, Vice President, Signal Management Services

• Team activity for everyone in attendance.

Cultivating Employee Engagement
Prioritize CARE Tactics Over Scare Tactics: Essential Steps for Personalized Safety through Collaboration, Authenticity, Transformative Change, and Engagement.

Moderator:  Kristina DeFilippo, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Presenter:  Joshua Russell, Sr. Manager - EH&S, Howard Hughes Medical Institute  

SMIA Committee Day 1 recap and Sub-committee project overview discussion

Larry Gutierrez
Richard Lubert

Subcommittee meetings begin.

Day 2 conclusion scheduled by 2:00 PM.

Welcome & Subcommittee Mission
Introductions

Safety Moment

Grant Whitford, GM, HSE; Charleston Stevedoring Company, Marine Terminal Chair

Deliverables Discussion

Status of works-in-progress; New proposals for subcommittee commitments

Grant Whitford

Industry-specific education

Discussion of what MTOs and Stevedores, specifically, would like to see included in the curriculum.

Adrien Cordero, Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

CSU Maritime Safety Program Steering Committee Chair
 

Best Practices Show-and-Tell

(Group Participation Session)    

Case Study – Cold Weather Breakbulk Operations

A member shares an incident investigation in pursuit of subcommittee input and industry best practices 

Brian Bailey, Director of Safety
Tradepoint Atlanti

Committee Wrap-Up & Closing Comments

Grant Whitford

Reconvene with the Whole Committee

ANSI/ASSE A10.19 – 2017: Safety Requirements for Pile Installation and Extraction Operations
An overview of key safety requirements for pile installation and extraction, including hazard identification, PPE, equipment safety, safe work practices, and compliance with industry standards. This session highlights best practices to mitigate risks and ensure a safer work environment.

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

Adrien Cordero – Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

Welcome & Introductions

Safety Moment
Discussion of industry issues

Adrien Cordero – Senior Safety Manager, Signal Management Services

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

Global Wind Organization Training Discussion

• Global Wind Organization-certified (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST)
• GWO-certified Basic Technical Training (BTT)

James Spear – Director of Professional Mariner Training, State University of New York Maritime College

More Than a Paycheck: A Commitment to Safety & Morale A discussion on the importance of teamwork, visibility, and engagement in workplace safety. This presentation highlights how building personal connections, identifying hazards, and fostering a culture of accountability contribute to a safer and more unified work environment.

Patricia Schneider – Payroll Specialist, Trevcon Construction

Projects: Review Completed Projects to be posted on the website

Propose New Projects to be Completed

Andrea Colson 

Group Exercise

Record the work results

• Update the tracking sheet
• Add new action items proposed by the group

Group Exercise

Committee Wrap-Up & Closing Comments

Andrea Colson 

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

Welcome & Introductions 

Bernie Diaz - Executive VP HSE Southwest Shipyard

Industrial Hygiene 

Dan Christensen, Director, Industrial Hygiene Sales, Bureau Veritas North America    

Welcome & Introductions

Bernie Diaz  

Safety Moment

Nate Stanton – HSE Manager -General Dynamics NASSCO -Norfolk

Shipyard Competent Person Challenges

Geoffrey Jenny- Senior Marine Chemist-Marine Chemist of Louisiana

Lawrence Russell -Principal Specialist, NFPA

JHA Project
(Open Discussion)

Andrew Booth – Assistant VP Safety & Member Performance – Signal Management Services

Life-Saving Habits 
(Working Group Session)

Carl Danely – HSE Director – Philly Shipyard Inc.

Shipyard Electrical Safety Challenges
(Open discussion/working group)

Justin Dew -HSSE Manager – The Great Lakes Towing Comp. & Shipyard

Chris Dennis, HSE Director, Trident Maritime

Operational Alerts 
(Working Group Session)

Andrew Booth 

Open Floor Discussion/Wrap Up

Bernie Diaz 

Reconvene with the Whole Committee    

Welcome & Introductions

Sandra Maksim, Manager; LBCT

Safety Moment

Christopher Allen, Director HSSE; APM Terminals

Terminal Introduction 

Katherine Foster, HSS&E Manager, TraPac

New Business

• Safety In Ship to Shore Cranes

Sandra Maksim

Recent Incident Review

Committee

New Business

• Terminal Technology Focus on Safety Sheet 

Group Participation Session

Proposals for Subcommittee Commitments

Committee

Committee Wrap up & Closing Comments

Sandra Maksim

Reconvene with the Whole Committee for Meeting Recap/ Review and Adjourn