Port Employers and Local Union representatives often attend NMSA’s open meetings and join our discussions. During these meetings, ports are toured; safety management is discussed; accidents and injuries are deliberated for new prevention methods; experts are invited to present technical aspects of equipment – including down to the engineering details; as well as new safety products for training are prepared.  Importantly, professional networks are expanded through this collegial information sharing environment. The NMSA Annual Meeting is a larger format conference attended by hundreds each year. Speakers discuss the latest technology in cargo handling equipment, pending regulations, leadership and management of safety programs, training of workers, best practices, lessons learned and much, much more!  The NMSA annual meeting is a three-day event opening with our Technical Committee on Day One, and then our full conference for the next two days. NMSA also recognizes a NMSA Person the Year who is recognized by the Association for their personal contribution to promoting safety on the docks.  Safety innovations in our industry are also reviewed for formal recognition.