Special Events
Sightseeing- Optional Boat Tour
If you’re interested in a 2-hour tour of New York City by boat, visit the Circle Line Sightseeing website. Choose from the “Harbor Lights” sunset tour at 7:00 pm on Friday or the “Semi-Circle” sightseeing cruise at 4:00 pm. Both trips cost $27.00 for adults and depart from the 42nd Street Pier. To book the cruise, contact the hotel concierge or reserve in advance online.
Optional Tour Opportunity- Ohmsett Wave Tank Facility, Leonardo, NJ
Tuesday, April 15th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
MMS would like to offer a tour of the Ohmsett wave tank facility in Leonardo NJ, on the grounds of U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle on Tuesday, April 15th at 1:00pm. Because the facility is located on a Navy base, special security restrictions apply, and we need to have 1 - 2 weeks prior notice to work with you to obtain clearance to the base. If you are interested in the April 15th tour, please let us know by Monday April 7th.
Ohmsett is located on the grounds of U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle and everyone entering must be pre-cleared by the U.S. Navy to get onto the base. Please complete the Security Clearance form on the Ohmsett web page, http://www.ohmsett.com/Visit_Us.html.
- All US citizens must bring a valid passport or birth certificate.
- Non-US citizens must bring their passport.
- All visitors please allow 30 - 45 minutes at the Pass & ID Office to receive your clearance, visitor's pass and vehicle inspection.
For more information on security and transportation, click here.
For more information on the wave tank facility, click here.
Reception:
"Canada’s Ocean Energy Momentum, Energizing a North American Opportunity"
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Canadian Reception Welcome Address (5:25 pm)
- Daniel Sullivan, Consul General of Canada
A North American market for Ocean Energy is developing and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the action! Conference delegates and their guests are invited to join Canadian, U.S. and International Ocean Energy leaders for a networking reception featuring fantastic food and an interactive opportunity to learn more about this renewable energy sector. After a productive day at the GMREC, be sure to take this unique opportunity to unwind and meet key stakeholders of the Ocean Energy industry at this must-attend event!
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"RITE Here, Right Now"
Bringing the RITE Project to you!
The Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project Tour has been replaced by an overview and virtual tour of the project, which Verdant Power will present on Friday:
Project Overview: Dean Corren, Director of Marine Current Technology, Verdant Power
The RITE Project is being operated in the East River, in the middle of New York City, and represents the world’s first grid-connected, multi-turbine marine renewable energy system. Installed fully underwater, Verdant Power’s system has generated and delivered clean renewable energy from the tides of the East River to two businesses on Roosevelt Island. The project has set a number of world precedents for operation and energy delivery.
For more information on the RITE Project, please visit: http://www.verdantpower.com.
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