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Since 2007, Sam has worked as the Manager Marine Operations and Security for an
international ocean common carrier, providing seamless oversight for all US
marine operations, operational reviews and consultations for all Hazardous
Commodities. Prior to this position, he served as the Operations Manager at
Bulkamerica Corporation, where he provided all pre and post-fixture operations
for 20 plus vessels transporting bulk cargoes worldwide. As the Chief, Liner Activities, for National Cargo Bureau (NCB), Inc. he
negotiated and administered service contracts for all Liner Activities
nationwide and related technical matters between 18 port offices domestically.
He created procedures and policies for field applications in accordance with
domestic and international regulatory codes (CFR, SOLAS, IMDG, etc), and acted
as liaison between the US Coast Guard and other Competent Authorities with
respect to regulatory revisions, interpretations, and internal distribution. He
served as the US delegate to the Dangerous Goods Sub-Committee (DSC) at the
International Maritime Organization (IMO), served on the US Coast Guard Chemical
Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), and was expert witness in various
federal maritime proceedings. He was a First Class Pilot and 3rd
through 1st Mate Unlimite Tonnage, ILM, AMO Meba District II, US
Great Lake Merchant Fleet.
email address: sam@ivodga.com
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