DPCAC toured the Houston Ship Channel aboard the M/V Sam Houston, operated by the Port of Houston Authority. DPCAC industry representatives provided information about the equipment seen along the shore. David Wade, Industrial Liaison to the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Rick Deel, East Harris County Manufacturers Association Liaison, and Lt. Lukas Rodriguez, US Coast Guard, were also on hand to answer questions and provide information to attendees about port and facility operations and security along the channel.