Charlie Papavizas Speaks at Marine Log Conference & Expo 2014

Winston & Strawn partner Charlie Papavizas spoke at the Marine Log & Conference Expo on September 4, 2014, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Mr. Papavizas moderated the Jones Act program. The U.S. will be the world's largest oil producer by 2015, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. This track explored not only the opportunities for the U.S. to be "energy independent," but also to export oil and gas, and what it means for the U.S. flag fleet and shipbuilders. Topics included:

• The Jones Act's Role in the U.S. Economy              
• What Size is the Jones Act Market?
• Minyan Marine's Innovation in a New Freight Cargo in the Marine Highway Trade Lane
• Is the Jones Act Inhibiting Petroleum Movements in the U.S.?  
• Finance Jones Act Vessel Assets
• The Jones Act: A Shipbuilder's Perspective
• The Changing Energy Picture and the Jones Act

Charlie Papavizas is based in Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. office and serves as chair of the firm's maritime and admiralty practice. He focuses his practice on administrative, legislative, and corporate matters, primarily in the maritime industry.