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Passenger Boat Industry Launches Conference
23 Jan 2008
The conference reflects passenger boat operators’ growing need for guidance and discussion in the face of increasing environmental and regulatory pressures, new opportunities for integrated passenger transport on inland waterways and changing market trends. Expert speakers from the UK and Europe will address the key interests and concerns of passenger boat companies who provide services of every kind on domestic waterways and coastal leisure routes throughout the UK.
The programme is also designed to be of interest to other organisations working within the passenger boat industry such as regulators, manufacturers and service suppliers.
Hot topics on the agenda include European regulations and the role of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the outlook for the British Waterways network, innovation in passenger transport partnerships, fuels of the future, marketing opportunities and a look ahead at diesel engine design.
'The first National Conference represents a significant milestone for the passenger boat industry, said PBA chairman, Keith French. 'Passenger boats are not only part of the lifeblood of Britain’s waterways, they have a meaningful role to play in modern transport strategies and in bringing benefits to local economies throughout the UK. The timing of the conference marks a determination within the industry not just to raise issues, but to ensure that its voice is heard.'
Opportunity, Challenge and Change: The Future of the UK Passenger Boat Industry takes place on board the largest passenger boat on the River Thames, the 'Dixie Queen', moored near Tower Bridge. Further details of the conference are available on www.passengerboats.co.uk or from the PBA Secretary on 01491 834693.
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