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The ninth annual Multi-Agency Craft

Conference is set to take place on Tues- day, June 6, 2006 at the Naval Amphibi- ous Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia.

MACC 2006 is a conference for develop- ers, operators and distributors of marine military products to view, display or demonstrate new or enhanced marine mil- itary technology. The presentations at

MACC 2006 will address the theme "Operations: Tactics and Capabilities."

MACC 2006 will close on Thursday, June 8.

On-site preparation for the conference- which will include keynote address, tech- nical programs, exhibitions, presenta- tions, and in-water demonstrations- will start on Monday, June 5, when exhibitors are scheduled for set up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boats will be docked on the premise and boat operators will have a meeting with harbor security on the same day.

Also, "A Toast to MACC," a Kick-Off social at the Snug Harbor Club, will be held that evening. Presentations, demon- strations and exhibitions will begin on

June 6 and end on June 8. All the events and in-water demonstrations will take place at the Naval Amphibious Base Little

Creek. Although the MACC exhibitions will be held in a separate room, it will still be within walking distance from the pre- sentations.

All those attending MACC will have to register. The registration deadline is

Monday, May 29, 2006 (May 22 for for- eign nationals). There will be a registra- tion fee of $150, which will cover access to presentations, in-water demonstrations and exhibitions; three continental break- fasts; three lunch buffets; beverages and snacks; and one social event in the evening. Those planning to attend can register online at http://www.boats.dt.mil/MACC. Please note that on-site registration is only possi- ble for those with a Department of

Defense/military and/or retired military identification card.

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MACC 2006 Set for June in Norfolk, Va.

SeaArk Marine 48 ft. Dauntless

Last year, SeaArk Marine, Inc. delivered a 48-ft. Dauntless Class patrol vessel named Accardo to the Port of South

Louisiana. The boat is primarily for Port

Security within the 54-mile jurisdiction of the Port of South Louisiana providing waterside protection and response capabil- ity. Additionally, the vessel was intended to support and supplement the missions of the

Coast Guard and other federal, state and local agencies during heightened security levels. The vessel was constructed at a cost of $850,000. The project was funded by a federal grant of $600,000 and $250,000 from the port.

The SeaArk 48-ft. Dauntless is con- structed of all-welded marine grade alu- minum and features a deep-vee variable deadrise hull. The vessel is powered by twin Caterpillar 3406 (E) inboard diesel engines, each rated at 800 hp.

Additional outfitting includes a 16.0 kW

Northern Lights generator, an ICOM

VHF/FM radio, a Furuno radar, a 1,500 gpm fire pump and Automated Identifica- tion System (AIS). Currently, SeaArk is producing a large quantity of Dauntless

Class vessels for the U.S. Navy for port security at naval installations worldwide, as well as numerous patrol boats for state and municipal law enforcement agencies.

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