Presentations at this meeting will include updates on panel projects, updates on coating research activities, and technical topics related to preservation of ships. A block of rooms will be available at the The Comfort Inn Oceanfront, Jacksonville Beach. The hotel is approximately 2 miles from the SSRAC meeting site. The room block rate is $78/night through July 5, after which the hotel cannot guarantee rate or availability. Reservations can be made via telephone at (904) 241-0774. When making reservations, please ask for “NSRP Surface Prep & Coatings Panel Meeting” to take advantage of the room block rate.