FEA08 Event Schedule

Registration Opens........... 8:00 a.m.

Show Opens........... 10:00 a.m.

ZF Marine Beer Garden & Theater
Behind the 900 Aisle........... 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Flume Tank Fishing Gear Demonstrations
Marine Institute Booth 624........... 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Cooking Demonstrations by Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Assoc
Demonstration Stage Behind the 1000 Aisle............ 11:30 a.m.

Life Raft Safety Demonstration
ZF Marine Beer Garden & Theater........... 1:00 p.m.

Cooking Demonstrations by Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Assoc.
Demonstration Stage Behind the 1000 Aisle........... 3:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes........... 6:00 p.m.

National Fisherman Highliner Award Dinner
Rotunda (By invitation only.) ........... 6:30 p.m.

Registration Opens........... 8:00 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Opens........... 10:00 a.m.

ZF Marine Beer Garden & Theater
Behind the 900 Aisle........... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Flume Tank Fishing Gear Demonstrations
Marine Institute Booth 624........... 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Cooking Demonstrations by Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Assoc.
Demonstration Stage Behind the 1000 Aisle........... 11:30 a.m.

East Coast Fisherman of the Year Contest
Demonstration Stage Behind the 1000 Aisle........... 1:00 p.m.

Cooking Demonstrations by Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Assoc.
Demonstration Stage Behind the 1000 Aisle........... 3:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes........... 5:00 p.m.

Seminar Schedule

Commercial Offshore Mussel Culture: A Look at an Alternative Method
Room #552........... 11:00 a.m.–12 p.m.

Roundtable with Commercial Fishermen of America: Following the Examples of Others
Room #552........... 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Take Action! Affordable Healthcare can be a Reality
Room #552........... 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Herring Challenges
Room #552........... 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion: Fuel Issues and Engines. What’s Next?
Room #552........... 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Employment Opportunities in the Commercial Marine Industry
Room #552........... 2:30–3:30 p.m.