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 Session

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Keynote Addr ess : Major General Meredith W. B. Temple

Major General Meredith W. B. (Bo) Temple became the Deputy Commanding General and Deputy Chief of Engineers on 15 December 2009.  As such, he is second in command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has over 36,000 employees, and manages an over $40 billion annual program.

Major General Temple’s previous assignment was as the 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 multi-purpose water resource projects, he managed the Army’s $10 billion annual Civil Works Program.  Additionally, he was responsible for the federal emergency flood fighting effort, recovery operations, and emergency engineering and public works support in response to natural or manmade disasters.   As the DCG-CEO, Major General Temple served as the President of the U.S. Section of the International Navigation Association (PIANC), President of the Corps’ Coastal Engineering Research Board, and Executive Director of the Inland Waterways User Board.

Prior to serving as the DCG-CEO, Major General Temple was the Deputy Commanding General of Military and International Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he was responsible for policy, program, and technical functions in the execution of over $20 billion of design, construction, and environmental programs for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies and foreign countries.

Before coming to Headquarters, Major General Temple served as Commander of the North Atlantic Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Other previous assignments include duty as the Theater Engineer (C7), Combined Joint Task Force Seven, Baghdad, Iraq and Commander of the Corps’ Transatlantic Programs Center in Winchester, Virginia.  He also served as the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations (G3), XVIII Airborne Corps and commanded both the 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat) (Airborne Corps) and the 307th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Major General Temple has also served as a Platoon Leader in the 44th Engineer Battalion, Korea and in the 548th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Heavy), Ft. Bragg; and served on the staff of U.S. Army Europe & 7th Army, Germany. He commanded A/307th and later served on the 307th Engineer Battalion staff in Saudi Arabia, during the Persian Gulf War.  Major General Temple served at the NATO Headquarters in Turkey, with the U.S. Army Personnel Command Center in Virginia, and as a Reserve Component advisor with the Readiness Group in Denver, Colorado.

Major General Temple, a Virginia native, was commissioned in the Engineer Branch in 1975. He earned a bachelors degree in civil engineering from the Virginia Military Institute and a Masters degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College, and is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Major General Temple’s military decorations include the Legion of Merit (two oak leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Meritorious Service Medal (six oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (four oak leaf clusters), the Army Superior Unit Award, and the Master Parachutist Badge.

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 $45

                                                               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 $165; Non- Registrant $200