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2008-12-24T07:44:33Z

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Merry Christmas,

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: HYPACK, Inc. [mailto:news@hypack.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:35 PM
To: weda@comcast.net
Subject: HYPACK 2009 Updated Information



San Diego Marriot Hotel and Marina

San Diego, CA

January 11-14, 2009

Press News

HYPACK version 2009 will be introduced at the HYPACK 2009 training conference.

HYPACK 2009 will start the year with total new look with floating tool bars, multiple views for a project and flexible and customized window arrangement in Survey.

Some of the new features in HYPACK 2009 that will be demonstrated during the conference will be new ADCP acquisition and processing module, new Google KML exporting capabilities, new side scan sonar interface including the Benthos 1624, Marine Sonics, enhanced real time QC displays, and improved Geocoder with additional bottom classification capabilities.

Some of the new feature in HYSWEEP include new sonar interfaces, improve new editing tools, and enhanced OpenGL graphic displays.

With the release of HYPACK® 2009, HYPACK will introduce a new USB dongle. This dongle is more rugged and has internal memory with which we will implement a new licensing plan starting in 2009. The new key will also enable in-the-field upgrades (from HYPACK® LITE to HYPACK®, for example), and enable HYPACK to send out keys with timed expiration dates.

The 3-day training session and expert session will cover all the new features of single beam and multibeam hydrographic surveying and dredge management using our HYPACK, HYSWEEP and DREDGEPACK packages.

Guest Speakers at HYPACK 2009

Rob Hare and Luciano Fonseca Headline at HYPACK 2009 Expert Sessions

In 2008, HYPACK introduced its 'Expert Sessions' at their annual USA Training Seminar. These sessions provided hydrographers with a chance to interact with some of the 'movers and shakers' in the hydrographic industry. The Expert Sessions will be held once again at the 2009 HYPACK Training Seminar, schedule to be held from 12-14 January, 2009 in San Diego, CA. Headlining the first day of expert sessions will be Rob Hare of the Canadian Hydrographic Service and Dr. Luciano Fonseca of UNH-CCOM.

Rob Hare will join Pat Sanders in a discussion of Total Propagated Uncertainty (formerly known as Total Propagated Error). Rob has been at the forefront in the computation of TPU and has written several papers on the topic. After a brief introduction by Pat, showing the integration of TPU in HYPACK, Rob will address how different parameters effect the TPU computation.

Dr. Luciano Fonseca makes his second appearance at the HYPACK USA Training Seminar. Luciano is the author of 'GEOCODER', a powerful routine that has the ability to generate advanced mosaics from side scan, average back scatter and snippet data. In addition, GEOCODER has basic tools for bottom classification that are rapidly expanding. GEOCODER was first introduced into HYPACK in the 2008 release. In 2009, it receives a new user interface.

We will again be offering the One-on-One sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for a 30 minute private session with a HYPACK developer or support engineer. HYPACK will have most of our programming and support crew at the seminar and ALL of them will be available for One-on-One sessions.

The most recent schedule for training sessions and Expert Sessions can be found in our website (http://www.hypack.com/hypack/2009/schedule.aspx)

On-line registration for the HYPACK 2009 Training Conference are available at our web site (https://secure.hypack.com/hypack/2009/registration.aspx) The cost is US$349 for HYPACK users that subscribed to the Maintenance Plan, and $549 for all none users . Registration provides access to all training sessions, exhibits, lunch, and hospitality functions.

More information and to register please visit our website http://www.hypack.com/hypack/2009/

HYPACK 2009 Training Conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. The exhibits will be in room 20A, the General Session will be in room 20B and the Expert Sessions will be held in rooms 21 and 22. You can view the floor plan at www.visitsandiego.com. The address of the convention center is:

111 West Harbor Dr.

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 525-5000

Hotel Rooms will be available at The San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sandt-san-diego-marriott-hotel-and-marina/

in San Diego, CA, overlooking the San Diego Bay; a brief walk to the Gas Lamp District. To make hotel reservations please call 1-800-228-9290 (toll free) or (619) 234-1500 ext. 6800 and ask for the HYPACK conference rate ($182/night). The Cut-Off Date to receive the conference rate is December 29, 2008.

The San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina

333 West Harbor Dr.

San Diego, CA 92101

United States

(619) 234-1500 ext. 6800

34 exhibitors from software/hardware manufacturers, equipment resellers and service providers will be on hand in the exhibit hall or performing on-the-water demonstrations. There is no additional charge to attend the exhibits will be hosted by many of the leading manufacturers of hydrographic equipment.

1 HYPACK Inc.

2 L-3 Klein Associates Inc

3 Sontek/YSI

4 IXSEA

5 US CODEN

6 C-NAV

7 SMC Ship Motion Control

8 Mosaic Hydro

9 Chesapeake Technology Inc

10 Innomar

11, 12 Odom Hydrographic Systems

13 Seafloor Systems

14 Specialty Devices Inc

15 CodaOctopus

16 Kongsberg

17 Knudsen Engineering

18, 19 Teledyne Benthos/RD Instruments/Teledyne TSS

20 R2Sonic

21 ODIM Brooke-Ocean

22 Measutronics

23 Lincoln Financial Advisors

24 Hemisphere GPS

25 Edgetech

26 Caris

27 Applanix

28 Survey Equipment Services

29 The Hydrographic Society of America

30 Reson

31 Ross Laboratories

32 LinkQuest Inc

33 Subsea Technologies Inc

34 Sextant Navigation Services, LLC

On-line registration for the HYPACK 2009 Training Conference is available at our web site (http://www.hypack.com/hypack/2009/). The cost is US$349 for HYPACK users that subscribed to the Maintenance Plan, and $549 for all non-users. Registration provides access to all training sessions, exhibits, lunch and hospitality functions.

More information on will be posted on our website: www.hypack.com.

See you in San Diego!

HYPACK, Inc.

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2008-12-23T18:11:01Z

Merry Christmas,

If interested contact Daniel Direct.

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Bettencourt, Daniel [mailto:dbettencourt@jmhcapital.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:58 AM
To: weda@comcast.net
Subject: Dredging Contractors

Hi Larry,

I was referred to you by Charles Johnson. My private equity fund is looking to invest in a dredging contractor. I was inquiring to see if you knew of any for sale, or anyone who wants to sell? If you could forward along my information to any of your members I would appreciate it. Have a great holiday.

Best Regards,

Dan

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Dredge Bid, request for

2008-12-23T12:59:05Z

Attached is a request from the City of San Antonio requesting a dredge bid from interested dredging contractors. If interested please contact Alberto direct.

Merry Christmas

Larry

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A member needs Help

2008-12-22T08:43:37Z

Merry Christmas

If you can help Barry contact him direct.

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Hobman [mailto:snoeng@ihug.co.nz]
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:33 PM
To: weda@comcast.net
Subject: Dennis Josephson

Good morning-- I'm hoping to contact Dennis S. Josephson, dredgemaster, who came to New Zealand on a contract in the '80's.
Is he still around, and do you have an addess for him?
Kind regards

Barry B. Hobman M.I.P.E.N.Z.
Professional Engineer

SNO-ENGINEERING (NZ) Ltd
24 Godden Crescent
Mission Bay

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Joint CEDA/WEDA Panama Seminar

2008-12-22T07:33:33Z

Merry Christmas,

Attached is information concerning the Joint CEDA/WEDA Panama Seminar.

When registering please send a copy of your registration form to WEDA.

Thanks,

Larry

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WEDA 29/TAMU 40 Update

2008-12-20T07:20:23Z

First of all, Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Second, Attached is the Call for Papers for WEDA 29 & TAMU 40. The dead line for submitting abstracts is fast approaching. If you need, because of the Holiday Activities, Lousy Winter Weather and Business activities, a little more time to get your Abstract into Ram Mohan or Bob Randall please let us know.

Third: Soon we will be going to press with our news letter and WEDA's Journal of Dredging Magazine. FYI and because postal and printing cost are increasing and other reasons too numerous to mention Hard copies will only be mailed to those whose membership dues are paid. if you want a hard copy please insure that your 2009 dues are current not later then January 2, 2009.

Warm Regards,

Larry Patella

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Looking for a dredging contractor

2008-12-15T15:38:41Z

A member needs help. If interested Contact Hugh direct.

Merry Christmas,

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh Caffery [mailto:hugh@valentinechemicals.com]
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 11:17 AM
To: weda@comcast.net
Subject: most efficient dredge contractor

Lawrence M. Patella

Western Dredging Assoc.
P.O. Box 5797 Vancouver, WA 98668-5797
P: (360) 750-0209; F: (360) 750-1445

Dear Mr. Patella:

I want to find the most efficient dredge contractor. I have a public works project in early 2009 to get a bayou dredged. It is comes off of the Mississippi River, the first 6 miles through an old town with several bridge crossings, then on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Over 50 years it has silted up. I am looking for the most efficient way of removing 500,000 + cubic yard. Can you help?

Best regards,

Hugh F. Caffery

129 Valentine Drive

Lockport, LA 70374

(985) 532-2541(o)

(985) 637-1496(c)

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Information you can use

2008-12-10T17:09:42Z

Good Evening,

If you have any need for Marco's service, contact him direct.

Merry Christmas

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Marco Mersino [mailto:marco@mersino.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:51 AM
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Subject:

Mr. Patella, my name is Marco Mersino with Mersino Dewatering, Inc. and Global Pump Co. I was hoping to get this message out to all of the fellow members of WEDA. We are a company that specializes in groundwater control and pumping. As Global Pump Co., we specialize in the manufacturing of a variety of pump sizes, providing flows as little as 100 gallons per minute, and up to 24,000 gallons per minute. Please let everyone know to feel free to contact me at any time for any ground water control or pumping needs. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Marco Mersino

Mersino Dewatering, Inc.

www.mersino.com

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WEDA 29 Hotel reservations

2008-12-10T10:02:19Z

Good Morning,

Recently some attempting to register at the Buttes Hotel, the venue for WEDA @( and TAMU 40 have been told that their is no government rate per diem available. I have just confirmed with the hotel that 30% of our rooms are at the Government rate of $102.00 a night.

If you are eligible for The Government Rate Please ask for the WEDA Government rate when registering. If you have any problems call us.

Merry Christmas

Larry

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Another Opportunity

2008-12-09T15:10:38Z

Pot of NJ Channel Deepening project. Please contact Steve Direct, with a copy to WEDA

Merry Christmas,

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Weinberg, Steven R NAN02 [mailto:Steven.R.Weinberg@usace.army.mil]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:01 PM
To: L. M. Patella
Subject: RE: Proposed PJ invite

Thank-you. The information is below

========================================================

New Jersey Department of Transportation Office of Maritime Resources
(NJDOTOMR) and the US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to issue a contract
to complete the improvement of Port Jersey Channel in New Jersey to a depth
of -52ft mlw. Work will involve an area approximately 1,700ft by 100ft with
an existing elevation of -35ft to -43ft mlw.

Work will include stabilization of a 12 ft diameter unreinforced concrete
outfall tunnel with a crown near -61.5ft mlw that runs beneath the contract
along the 1,700ft axis. Stabilization measures will involve dredging no
deeper than -54ft mlw, placing crushed stone and 30ft x 4ft x 5in steel
plates above the outfall tunnel alignment in the channel.

Parsons Brinckerhoff, the design engineer for NJDOTOMR, will host an informal
meeting to which the industry is invited. The purpose of the meeting is to
present the planned stabilization measures and solicit suggestions as to
improving the efficiency of construction.

The meeting will be held on Friday December 19, 2008 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM at
the office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10119
(Conference Room 4A). Please respond by December 17, 2008 and submit names
for security passes for entrance into One Penn Plaza. Send attendees and
company names to Mark Stephani, Parsons Brinckerhoff, via fax at 212-465-5592
or email at Stephani@pbworld.com. Please limit attendance to two people per
firm.

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A Member Needs Help

2008-12-09T15:05:12Z

If you can help please contact Wendell direct with copy to WEDA.

Merry Christmas,

Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: warobbjr@aol.com [mailto:warobbjr@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 9:02 AM
To: weda@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Hopper dredging or Cutter suction Contractors

Mr. Patella:

We are looking for a hopper dredging or cutter suction dredging contractors interested in doing business with our firm. We are looking for smaller bonded Contractors who are willing to work with us and do business with the Army Corps. We have been working with the Corps for some time as a Construction Contractor.

Sincerely,

Wendell A. Robbins, Jr.
W.A. Robbins Construction
(713)857-8122 (cell)
(713)644-5823 (office)

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