2008 API Tanker Conference

June 23-24, 2008
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California

We invite you to attend the Biennial Tanker Conference to be held June 23-24, 2008 in sunny Southern California.  The conference theme "PILOTING THE SEAS OF CHANGE - Preparing for Tomorrow Today" will cover a wide range of topics of interest to the domestic and international marine community.

Among the highlights are:

• Global Distribution
• Improving Maritime Quality and Performance
• Environmental Challenges
• Marine Transportation Issues
• Human Elements
• Presentation of the prestigious United States Coast Guard's William M. Benkert Award for Environmental Excellence. 

After the conference enjoy a bit of camaraderie and relaxation by participating in the Tanker Conference Golf Tournament.

Preliminary Program and Registration Information 

• Preliminary Program
• Online Conference Registration
• Print and fax a Registration Form
• Golf Registration Form 

If you have questions or encounter any problems using the online registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that your payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Angela Nelson, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org.

Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a cost effective way for your company to show support of the industry, while making valuable contacts.  Experience has shown that API events are a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise.

• The 2008 William M. Benkert Award for Environmental Excellence
• Sponsorship Information and Application

Spouse/Guest Program
A hospitality suite will be available at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am until 11:00 am.  Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided.  A concierge will be available to provide sightseeing, shopping and other information. 

Hotel Information
The Rancho Bernardo Inn is located at 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, California.  You may make your reservations on-line or contact the hotel at 858-675-8500 or 1-800-542-6096.  Please be sure to mention the API Tanker Conference to qualify for the special $209 rate.  The cut-off date for making reservations is Friday, May 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.  We urge you to make reservations early as the hotel is expected to sell out.

• On-line Hotel Reservations

Questions?
Registration:  Ms. Angela Nelson, 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org
All Others:     Madeleine Sellouk, 202-682-8332 or sellouk@api.org