Public-private partnerships are helping communities overcome longstanding infrastructure challenges. The P3 Government Conference offers tools and best practices for owners and developers evaluating upcoming project delivery needs. The 2019 program provides P3 training for public representatives interested in how alternative project delivery can be used to bridge resource gaps and move major capital projects forward. Expanding on the original...

Rapid technological advances are changing the way maritime forces utilise and manage information. Achieving operational effectiveness and “Information Advantage” is now more vital than ever to the success of any navy. For this reason, major nations, such as the UK and US, have already established potent cyber formations, such as the US Navy’s dedicated 10th fleet. With this in mind, the two-day event will focus on the strateg...

The Convention and Expo is AAPA’s largest membership meeting of the year. Held every fall in a different port city, the convention includes technical and policy committee meetings, business sessions and social events allowing port professionals and stakeholders in the marine transportation industry to exchange views and expand business contacts. After several years, this event returns to Norfolk, Virginia to discuss the main port project...

One of the most dynamic environments around the globe requiring non-traditional naval engineering is the Arctic. This area requires the most unique engineers to design, build and test ships that operate in regions of great climatic change and harsh environments surrounded by ice. ASNE is thus thrilled to announce the 3rd Arctic Day: a day to discuss naval engineering challenges, operating challenges, and advancements in technology and innovati...

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium is an annual event, alternating between Hampton Roads and San Diego, bringing together the entire naval ship maintenance and modernization community like no other forum. FMMS 2019 will include prominent guest speakers, panelists and paper presentations from the Navy, Coast Guard, industry and academia; providing a unique opportunity to interact with...

The 7th Annual Maritime Security West is the twenty-seventh maritime security program hosted by Homeland Security Outlook since 2011. Maritime Security West furthers a commitment to address the needs of federal, state and local agencies, law enforcement, and military to counter the challenges of securing coastlines, inland waterways, ports and critical infrastructure. WHY LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH? The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Bea...

ASNE will again hold Technology, Systems & Ships (TSS) 2019 at FHI 360 in Washington, DC. The program will follow the Design, Build, Sustain pattern of 2018. ASNE will present an agenda that will address both current and future Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps Programs with heavy emphasis on Naval Engineering. ASNE also looks to expand our Young Professional Outreach Program during this event. Beyond the shipbuilding programs, other topi...

The BlueTech Expo is a unique two-tier marketing and networking event for the ocean technology and science industry! Join us on the eve of CHOW (Capitol Hill Ocean Week) for this unique business platform. The event brings together companies involved in ocean science & technology with government procurement officers and decision makers, global investors, and industry leaders from all over the world. Day one is the symposium featuring cuttin...

MegaRust is conducted annually to provide a consolidated focus on Navy corrosion issues. Corrosion is a major factor in the readiness and total ownership cost of naval systems and this conference is intended to provide updated information on programs, policies, standards and Fleet experience related to corrosion and to promote discussion and sharing of information on technologies and strategies for controlling corrosion. The conference provide...

Radar Cross Section (RCS) and Stealth Thursday, May 9, 2019 14:00 -15:00 EDT ABOUT Radar cross section (RCS) is an important characteristic of military vehicles, such as aircraft, warships, and tanks. RCS is the effective cross-sectional area of the target as seen by the radar. It’s measured in square meters (m2) or decibels above a square meter (dBm2). Alternatively, the RCS of a target can be considered to be the cross section of a me...