Symposium on the Application of Risk Management in the Marine Transportation System

With support from the U.S. Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, the Marine Board hosted a symposium in March 1999 on the application of risk management in the marine transportation system. The symposium brought together risk assessment experts, port representatives, and marine transportation managers to examine ways to integrate risk assessment methodologies into the practical world of waterways management given current data limitations. The proceedings includes an overview, presentations and resource papers given at the conference, and synopses of discussion sessions.