Multi-Agency Craft Conference - Summer 2021  
Location: United States Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore MD

 

MACC is moving to the Summer of 2021!

After careful thought and consideration, ASNE is postponing the Multi-Agency Craft Convention until Summer 2021. We believe this is the safest decision, as the safety and well-being of our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and staff are of the utmost importance to us. We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we adapt to the changing landscape with the fight against Covid-19. We hope everyone is well and staying healthy, and we look forward to interacting face-to-face soon.

In the meantime, ASNE will host a Launch & Recovery (L&R) Virtual Event July 15-16th. Virtual attendees can listen to keynotes, forum and panel discussions, along with technical paper presentations related to launch and recovery systems, host marine platforms, and vehicles. Since its founding in 2005, the Launch & Recovery (L&R) Symposium (encompassed within MACC in 2018), addresses the launch, recovery, and operations of manned and unmanned vehicles from marine platforms. Manned and unmanned vehicles include helicopters, rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft, RHIBs, high-speed craft, tenders, UAV, USV, UUV, and many more. Marine platforms include naval, coast guard, passenger, and commercial ships, as well as offshore platforms and other vessels. For 2020 we will be holding a virtual Launch and Recovery Symposium to maintain continuity on this valuable and tremendously timely topic, particularly as autonomous systems become an increasingly capable and valuable asset in support of civilian and military missions, in addition to the manned vehicles that are launched and recovered from various platforms daily.

ASNE is researching and building several additional options to include sponsors for each day of L&R, affording attendees the ability to view exhibitor company promotional or product demos and networking options for scheduling meetings.

Please be on the lookout for more updates to follow.

 

Virtual Launch & Recovery 2020

Click here for more on Launch & Recovery

 

About MACC

MACC is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical information on small boats and craft conducted between Government agencies, Universities, Corporations (large and small) and the entire maritime community.

Recognizing the popularity of the multi-track technical program from 2018, MACC will again be offering three technical tracks:
  •Boats and Craft Technical Track
  •Launch and Recovery Technical Track
  •Planing Hull Simulation Grand Challenge Technical Track

Since its founding in 1998, the Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) has served as a primary venue for leveraging knowledge and lessons-learned across multiple Government agencies that develop, procure, or operate small boats and craft. Information on new technologies and new product offerings as well as information on Army and Navy service craft, Navy and Coast Guard patrol boats, Navy and USMC expeditionary craft, and Naval Special Warfare craft are highlighted in chaired technical presentations, vendor and agency displays, and in-water demonstrations.

Since its founding in 2005, the Launch & Recovery (L&R) Symposium, encompassed within MACC since 2018, addresses the launch, recovery, and operations of manned and unmanned vehicles from marine platforms. Manned and unmanned vehicles include helicopters, rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft, RHIBs, high-speed craft, tenders, UAV, USV, UUV, and many more. Marine platforms include naval, coast guard, passenger, and commercial ships, as well as offshore platforms and other vessels. The scope of L&R includes the launch and recovery systems, the host marine platforms, and the vehicles themselves-all of which are evolving at a rapid pace.

MACC 2020 will be host to the 2nd Planing Hull Simulation Grand Challenge. The objective of the grand challenge is to explore the current state of the art for numerical simulation of planing hulls. ASNE is looking for participants with a variety of simulation tools from potential flow to direct numerical simulation.

Questions
Please contact ASNE at meetings@navalengineers.org or (703) 836-6727.

Meeting Information

MACC 2021 will be held at the United States Coast Guard Yard on Curtis Bay in Baltimore, MD. 

Base Access

All MACC participants must enter through the rear gate to the USCG Yard.  For GPS purposes, the notional address is 600 Pittman Rd, Curtis Bay MD.  Please do not attempt to enter via the main gate; you will be redirected to the rear gate.  

Security Protocol

• CAC card holders: please proceed to the rear gate with your CAC card.
• US Citizens from REAL ID compliant states: please proceed to the rear gate with your state issued ID
• US Citizens from REAL ID noncompliant states: please proceed to the rear gate with a passport or other federally recognized ID
• Foreign Nationals: Details for access will be determined before March 1st. When available we will post and email all registered attendees.

Not sure if your state is REAL ID compliant?  Further information on REAL ID with an interactive map is available on this Department of Homeland Security website.  

Symposium Attire
Attendees and presenters: Business Casual/Uniform of the Day
Please note, MACC technical sessions and exhibit hall are in a climate-controlled tent. Static displays are outdoors and much of the event focuses upon in-water exhibits. Baltimore in July can be quite hot. Attendees are encouraged to prioritize comfort and safety (e.g. closed toe shoes) in their attire. No suit coats, ties, sandals, or heels.

MACC Attendee Registration  Click here to Register Online

 

Early Bird Rates expire June 5th, 2020 at 12:00AM EST
Register early and save $100 off your event registration.
Non-Members Register Early and Join ASNE savings of $200 (ASNE Membership $145)

• ASNE Member:          $350
• ASNE Non-Member:      $450
• Join ASNE & Event Reg:   $495

Registration Rates
• ASNE Member:                              $450
• ASNE Non-Member:                          $550
• Join ASNE & Event Reg:                       $595
• U.S. Federal Government Employee (non-contractor): $50
  Please note: Government employees are defined as active-duty U.S. military, or civil service U.S. federal government employees
• Active Duty Enlisted (E1-E9):                      $0 - Complimentary
• Accepted Technical Paper Author:                $50
• Full-Time Undergraduate or K-12 Student:          $0 - Complimentary
• Press and Media (with credentials):                $0 - Complimentary
 

Base Access & Security Protocol
All MACC participants must enter through the rear gate to the USCG Yard.  For GPS purposes, the notional address is 600 Pittman Rd, Curtis Bay MD.  Please do not attempt to enter via the main gate; you will be redirected to the rear gate. Please be informed that you will need to provide identification for base access.

• CAC cards
• US Citizens from REAL ID compliant states **
• US Citizens from REAL ID non compliant states. ** Will need passport or other federally recognized ID.
• Foreign Nationals: Details for access will be determined before March 1st. When available we will post and email all registered attendees.

** Not sure if your state is REAL ID compliant?  Further information on REAL ID with an interactive map is available on this Department of Homeland Security website.

Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP)

What is PEP?

Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) for Small Craft is an educational and competitive program to foster the development of electric boats in the United States. The second PEP competition will be held July 2021 in conjunction with the Multi-Agency Craft Conference.

Why PEP?

You will have the opportunity to show your designs and talk with numerous industry leaders. This competition affords the opportunity for colleges and college students to make a statement to the companies in the small craft, electric craft, and military organizations that are invested in craft design, propulsion, and maintenance. We encourage you to take advantage of this influential audience!

 

For more details and how to register, visit: PEP 2021

Multi-Agency Craft Conference 2021 Exhibitor Information

MACC is held outside at the United States Coast Guard Yard on Curtis Bay, where we build a large tent to hold our exhibiting hall. Besides exhibiting within the tent, there is the opportunity for in-water demonstrations and static displays just outside the exhibit hall tent. Please be informed set up day is the day prior to event kickoff.

 

Exhibit Hall Tent; View the Tent's Floor Plan and Directory of Exhibitors: Interactive Exhibit Hall Tent Floor Plan
   • Premium Booth: $3,000
   • Standard Booth: $2,750

In-water and Static Display Rates:
   • In-water Demonstration: $2,250
   • Static Display: $1,750

Guidance for In-water Demonstrators:
The maximum length for launching from the USCG Yard boat ramp is approximately 20'.
The maximum length for an in-water exhibitor (arriving by water) is 65'.
All in-water demonstrators will be expected to submit proof of liability insurance and a copy of boat operator's license.
If you are looking to launch or bring a larger craft, please contact Peter Dorrian at ASNE Headquarters.

 

To Purchase:
Exhibit Booth Online: Purchase Booth (login required)
Static Display Online: Purchase Static Display (login required)
In-Water Demo: Please contact Peter Dorrian at ASNE Headquarters 703-836-6727
Or, if you prefer to book with a paper application, please Download Exhibitor Sponsor Application and return to Exhibits@navalengineers.org.

Sponsor Information

Multi-Agency Craft Conference 2021 Sponsorships:

Select a Multi-Agency Craft Conference Sponsorship, before the one you want is gone!

Purchase MACC2020 Sponsorship (login required) | Download Sponsor Application