New environmental regulations require ships near major ports around the world to turn off dirty (high-sulfur) bunker fuel engines and switch to clean energy. These regulations have started impacting the operating modes of ships, tugboats, and ferries. Possible options, other than expensive low-sulfur fuel, for clean power on ship or on land, often for short time, include batteries and super-capacitors charged from shore power or using solar po...

Disaster Recovery refers to the process, policies and procedures related to ensuring the resilience of technology infrastructure, including speedy and effective recovery / restoration of technology after a disaster or disruption. This workshop focuses on creating a sustainable IT environment within the corporate framework. Most organizations cannot survive a catastrophic failure of their IT system – learn how to protect yours. Myths and...

Be better prepared for cyber-attacks and data breaches. At SANS Miami 2017 (Nov 6-11), we offer training with applicable tools and techniques for effective cyber security practices. Gain the skills and tools you need to win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries who seek to harm your environment. Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: - Choose from five information security courses taught by...

Seminar Information: Are you claiming NAFTA? Learn whether or not your product should be shipped under the NAFTA Rules. Learn the rules to qualify and classify your goods under the NAFTA Agreement and review in detail the NAFTA Certificate of Origin Document. This seminar prepares a company for shipping into Mexico and Canada under the NAFTA rules. Registration includes a copy of the "NAFTA - A Practical Guide to Regulation Documentation ...

Theme: Exploring Trends in Hematology and Oncology The World Hematology and Oncology Congress will take place in Vienna, Austria on 08-09, November, 2017. This congress is expected to be the largest and best platform for all the scientists, hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurses, research scholars, business professionals, students who are working in the field of Oncology and Hematology. The World Hematology and oncology Con...

Seminar Information: This class is for Importers, Exporters & FTA determination. The classification and valuation of goods are major decisions! This is critical information not only for duty purposes, but also to determine whether goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions. Registration includes a copy of the "Doing Your Duty- Product Classification According to the HTSUS" reference book. Classes Earn NCBFAA c...

Open First: Building a Foundation for Choice and Security The demands-and opportunities-for government IT are at an all-time high. And open source collaboration provides the strongest foundation to help agencies meet critical demands in a smart, efficient way. Community-powered innovation gives us the most out of emerging technologies-whether it's modernizing applications and infrastructure, speeding application development, moving workloads t...

The Association of State Floodplain Managers invites local floodplain administrators, flood development permitting professionals, and other interested practitioners to our upcoming webinar, “After the Disaster: Mitigating Infrastructure Against Flooding Using 406 Mitigation Assistance)" on November 9 at 1:00-2:30pm Central Time. Disaster costs are increasing – as is the amount reimbursed to states through the FEMA Public Assistance...

NCMA will be hosting its first "Spotlight on Compliance" webinar series. Particpants earn 4.5 CPE/CLP credits for the webinar series and 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for the individual webinars. Save money by purchasing a webinar package of two or more. There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in each webinar. This discounted series allows an entire staff to be trained for one low cost, and with 14-day unlimited access to the webin...

Success! Your company has become a successful government contractor and business is growing! You’re winning higher dollar, flexibly priced contracts and the future is bright! But then you receive a risk assessment form from your Contracting Officer asking for information that’s needed to determine if you are subject to a Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), a government review to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of...