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Tim Ratcliffe, Keynote Speaker at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends

January 17, 2024

In this episode, Tim Ratcliffe, the director of Marine Operations at Argosy Cruises, discusses the upcoming round table discussion at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2024. The round table, titled 'Let's Talk Operations,' aims to provide a platform for vessel operators to share operational challenges and solutions. Tim explains that the idea for the round table came from his desire to hear from other operators about their experiences. Tim shares examples of operational issues, such as the Coast Guard count and sorting recycling, that will be discussed during the round table. He emphasizes the importance of feedback and collaboration among operators to improve operations. Tim will be presenting on Monday, January 29 from 2-3 PM PST at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2024 located in Portland, Oregon. Takeaways – The round table discussion at the PVA Maritrends conference provides a platform for vessel operators to share operational challenges and solutions. – The format of the round table includes three minutes of presentation followed by 57 minutes of open Q&A. – Examples of operational issues that will be discussed include the Coast – Guard count, feedback loop, sorting recycling, and tracking crew's progress. – Collaboration and feedback among operators are crucial for improving operations and finding solutions to common challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:34 The Idea Behind the Round Table 02:06 Format of the Round Table 03:13 Operational Issue: Coast Guard Count 04:12 Operational Issue: Feedback Loop 06:22 Operational Issue: Sorting Recycling 07:11 Operational Issue: Tracking Crew's Progress 08:32 Importance of the Round Table 09:28 Conclusion

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