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2019 Facilities Engineering Seminar

April 24, 2019
Jacksonville, FL

Port engineering professionals from around the globe come together to share their knowledge, projects, best practices & solutions. Attendees also benefit from engaging one on one with some of the best port & marine engineering firms in the world.

04/24/2019
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt J. Nagle, President, ºÃÉ«TV, Alexandria, VA
• William E. Crowe, P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Construction and Facilities, Canaveral Port Authority, Chairman, ºÃÉ«TV Facilities Engineering Committee

04/24/2019
Technology Forum: Using Tech to Extend Infrastructure Life

Moderator:

• William E. Crowe, P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Construction and Facilities, Canaveral Port Authority, Chairman, ºÃÉ«TV Facilities Engineering Committee

Speakers:

•  (Evaluation of Existing Dock Facilities for Allowable Loading)
•  (Carbon Fiber – increasing on dock load capacity)
•  (Technologies for Evaluating Risks to Existing Berth Infrastructure from Larger Vessels)
•  (Resisting Corrosion-Extending Life of Infrastructure)

04/24/2019
Resiliency

Moderator:

• Christopher B. Novack, P.E., Senior Director of Engineering & Facilities Maintenance, Georgia Ports Authority

Speakers:

•  (An initial review of the 2017 hurricane season and metrics to measure response at ports)
•  (The concept of resiliency from an abstract buzz word to practical applications in the port setting. Several examples from U.S. ports will be provided)

04/24/2019
GIS Technology

Moderator:

• Donna M. Huey, S.V.P. Atkins North America Inc. Orlando, FL

Speakers:

•  (Spatial Accounting: Turning Strategic Asset Management Programs into Practical Decision Support Systems)
•  (Port Canaveral bathymetric and resistivity surveys)

04/24/2019
Pavement Issues

Speaker:

• Dan Gee, President, Gee Asphalt Systems Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA

04/24/2019
Asset Management

Moderator:

• Erik Stromberg, Executive Director, Lamar University, Port Authur, TX

Speakers:

04/25/2019
Funding Capital Projects

Moderator:

• Nicholas LaPointe, Director of Planning & Capital Development, Port of Cleveland

Speakers:

•  (Infra and Build Grant submittals)

04/25/2019
Significant Projects

Moderator/Speaker:

•  (PORTMiami Projects)

Speakers:

•  (Moin Costa Rica Terminal Development)
•  (CT-3 at Canaveral)
•  (Long Beach Capital Projects: Gerald Desmond Bridge & Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Projects)

04/25/2019
Intermodal Rail

Moderator:

• John R. Lenfestey, P.E., Senior Project Manager, North Carolina State Ports Authority

Speakers:

•  (Intermodal projects at their VIG and NIT terminals)
•  (Overview of several large intermodal projects in various stages of development including the Mason Mega-Rail project (in construction), the Appalachian Regional Port (in operation), and the Northeast Georgia Inland Port (in design))
•  (Jacksonville Intermodal Container Transfer Facility)

04/25/2019
Latest Design Trends

Moderator:

• Jonathan Wetselaar, Director of Engineering & Maintenance, Hamilton Port Authority

Speakers:

•  (Corpus Christi Channel Deepening: Discuss application of simulation modeling for capacity, operations and infrastructure phasing planning of Ports and navigable channels and waterways.)
•  (Cruise terminal design has transformed from an uninspiring warehouse setting to an exciting event that provides a memorable experience for the passenger.)

04/26/2019
LNG Terminals

Moderator:

• James Bennett, P.E., Vice President Engineering & Construction, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Speakers:

04/26/2019
Emerging Industry Trends

Moderator:

• William E. Crowe, P.E., Vice President, Engineering, Construction and Facilities, Canaveral Port Authority, Chairman, ºÃÉ«TV Facilities Engineering Committee

Speakers:

•  (Design Build Delivery Methods)
• William Jordan, Axion Structural Innovations, Zanesville, OH (Long life structural composite alternatives made from recycled waste suitable for rail ties, crane mats and marine applications)
•  (Construction Management Risk)