Special Events

 

                                                           Sunday, April 25

Safe Operation And Maintenance Of Dry Docks Roundtable Discussion

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Speakers :

Robert E. Heger, P.E. - President & Chief Engineer, Heger Dry Dock, Inc. Mr. Heger is president and Chief Engineer of Heger Dry Dock, Inc., of Holliston, Massachusetts. He specializes in the design and inspection
of floating dry docks and marine railways and consultation on all types of dry dock related problems. He is the primary lecturer for the Dockmaster’s Training Seminars which are designed to teach dockmasters, naval architects and marine engineers the basic principles involved in the docking of ships.

John L. Watts, P.E. - Senior Project Engineer, Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP
Mr. Watts is a Senior Project Engineer with Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, of Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in projects involving designs, structural inspections, condition assessments, and preparation of contract documents for waterfront facilities and graving docks.

Paul A. Harren - Engineering Specialist, General Dynamics Electric Boat
Mr. Harren is an Engineering Specialist in the Facilities Engineering Department at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT. His primary responsibility is for waterfront structures including three graving docks. As Dry Dock Maintenance Engineer, Mr. Harren is responsible for overseeing the certification program for the graving docks.

 

The Dry Dock Asset Management Task Committee (DDAMTC) was formed by ASCE COPRI in October 2007 to advance the body of knowledge addressing the performance and maintenance of the nation’s drydocking facilities. The primary goal of the DDAMTC is to help ensure the safety and reliability of American shipbuilding and repair capacity. The DDAMTC is proud to have recently published the ASCE document “Manual of Practice for the Safe Operation and Maintenance of Dry Dock Facilities.” This manual is intended to provide guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of dry dock facilities. The document is divided into
five sections, and describes how to determine the physical condition of a dry dock, the capacity of the dry dock, and how to maintain and safely operate the facility. The DDAMTC will be hosting a Round Table discussion and open forum addressing the performance and engineering challenges unique to dry dock facilities. We welcome
Ports 2010 participants to join us for an engaging discussion and sharing of professional experience on recent projects.

                                                             Monday, April 26

Opening Plenary Sess ion

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Addr ess : Major General Merdith W. B. Temple,
Deputy Commanding General of Civil and Emergency Operations (DCG-CEO) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Major General Merdith W. B. (Bo) Temple is Deputy Commanding General of Civil and Emergency Operations (DCG-CEO) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Nation’s primary planner, designer,
builder, and operator of flood control, navigation, environmental restoration, and multiple-purpose water resource projects, he manages the Army’s $9 billion annual Civil Works Program. Additionally, he’s responsible
for the federal emergency flood fighting effort, recovery operations, and emergency engineering and public works support in the event of natural or manmade disasters. As the DCG-CEO, Major General Temple serves as the President of the U.S. Section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), President of the Corps’ Coastal Engineering Research Board, and Executive Director of the Inland
Waterways User Board. Major General Temple’s address will focus on the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ navigation program, which is to ensure that water traffic can move safely, reliably and efficiently in and out of ports and harbors with minimal impact upon the environment. He will touch on general issues such as
how the Corps’ Principles and Guidelines shape the evaluation of port projects, and balancing Federal and non-Federal interests relative to Plan Optimization, as well as regional topics such as links between ecosystem restoration and navigation projects, especially with respect to the Everglades.

Awards Luncheon

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Invi ted Speaker: Brian Brenner, P.E.
Brian Brenner, P.E., is a senior principal engineer with Fay Spofford & Thorndike in Burlington, Massachusetts, working on several bridge projects in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York. He is also an adjunct professor at Tufts Unviersity and teaches classes in concrete design, bridge analysis and design, and introduction to engineering. He has published more than 70 papers and articles on structural analysis and design, design for construction mitigation, engineering education, computer-aided design, and other topics. Mr. Brenner will be sharing his lighthearted and insightful observations on life as a Civil Engineer. As the author of Don’t Throw This Away! The Civil Engineering Life, Mr. Brenner reports on what it’s like to be a civil engineer in the 21st century: the mindset, the practice, the profession. Mr. Brenner’s presentation will be followed by the presentation of two of COPRI’s most prestigious awards: the John G. Moffatt-Frank E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering Award designed to recognize the originators of new ideas and concepts that can be efficiently implemented to expand the engineering or construction techniques available for harbor and coastal projects; and, the Kenneth M. Childs Jr. Practitioners Award created to recognize marine engineering professionals who have demonstrated leadership and/or achievement in harbor and coastal projects. COPRI Ports and Harbors Committee in 2006, the award is designed to recognize design and construction practicing.
Registration Fee: Additional Tickets are $60

St. Johns River Cruise Featuring JAXPORT Waterside Tour

5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

A waterside tour of JAXPORT facilities and the lower St. Johns River will be hosted aboard the Lady St. Johns, providing participants a relaxing overview of port development, Jacksonville landmarks, and a casual atmosphere for networking. The tour will follow technical presentations on JAXPORT made at the conference. During the cruise you will have a view of JAXPORT facilities at the Talleyrand Terminal, Cruise Terminal, the future Hanjin Terminal, the recently completed TraPac Terminal, and Blount Island Marine Terminal. Representatives from JAXPORT and the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be on hand to answer questions. The tour and river cruise will depart from, and return to, the dock directly adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. A cocktail reception followed by a light dinner will be provided on board. Space is limited, register early!
Registration Fee: Attendee and Guest $40

                                                               Tuesday, April 27

Gala Social Event at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Join us on Tuesday evening for our Gala Social Event at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, home to the Jacksonville Jaguars pro football team. Plan to meet up with old friends and network with new colleagues at the cocktail reception. Jack Bacon, Ph.D., P.E., a noted futurist and technological historian will be addressing topics concerning technology and the factors that shape human society while we enjoy a tantalizing meal in the Crown Royal Touchdown Club. It promises to be an evening of delicious food, good spirits and excellent company.
Registration Fee: Additional Tickets for Conference Registrant and Guest $170; Non- Registrant $200