COPRI Announces Formation of New Military Programs Technical Committee
In March 2005, the COPRI Board approved the formation of the Military Programs Technical Committee.  The purpose of the new committee is to study and disseminate information, within the overall mission of COPRI, related to all aspects of military-related programs and specific project applications on a worldwide basis.  The committee aims to establish and maintain relationships with other professional organizations. . .

 

New Navigation Committee to Begin Work

By William H. McAnally, P.E.

The COPRI Waterways Committee has authorized a new Navigation Engineering Task Committee to begin work this summer. The Task Committee’s purpose is to: define the specialty of navigation engineering, identify its practioners, projects, literature and resources; and recommend actions and provide products to improve the practice. . .

 

Special Recognition

COPRI would like to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding work and dedication over the years to the Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering.

• Kazuo Nadaoka
• Solomon Yim
• Zygmunt Kowalik
• Jeffrey A. Melby

These individuals have served as associate editors for the highly acclaimed journal.  We are sad to see them step down, but know that without their comittment and professional expertise the journal would not be as well respected as it is.  Thank you for all your hard work!

 

-Zeki Demirbilek, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg(left), was recognized by COPRI President, Gordon Sterling (right) at the COPRI Board meeting in May for his outstanding service as editor of the Journal.  Zeki will step down as editor this fall, and Vijay Panchang, Texas A&M University, Galveston, will take his place.

 

Meeting Announcement

ASCE/COPRI Seismic Design of Piers and Wharves Standards Committee

September 15, 2005, San Pedro, California

Highlights from Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2005

                 

Last season's hurricanes and the recent Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, and billions of dollars in economic damage.  In an effort to help mitigate the extensive damage and tragic loss of life caused by these and other natural disasters, coastal professionals gathered at the Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2005 Conference, held May 8-11 in Charleston, S.C., to examine lessons learned from these recent events and to explore other vital issues in coastal engineering. . .

         

-Timothy Kana and Philip McKee led the technical tour to Seabrook Island, a private beach community south of Charleston, where participants got to learn firsthand about the role of inlets along the South Carolina coast and how littoral sand supplies can be manipulated in a beneficial and cost-effective manner.  Photo: Spencer Rogers.

             

                   

ASCE at Offshore Technology Conference .05

New technologies and new ideas to sustain the growth of the industry overflowed at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), bringing a record 51,320 attendees to Houston for four days.  ASCE is proud to be one of the sponsoring organizations of this year’s conference, which was held May 2-5 at Reliant Center at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.   “Industry leaders gathered in sessions focused on the future of financing the offshore oil and gas industry to meet the world’s increasing energy demands and on recruiting personnel to replace the aging workforce,” said Rod Allan, OTC .05 Chairman. . .

-Christopher S. J. Clarke (left) of AMEC Oil and Gas, was one of the joint recipients of the 2005 ASCE/COPRI OTC Best Paper Award.  The plaque was presented by William H. Luyties (right) of Shell E&P, ASCE’s representative on the OTC Board of Directors.

 

COPRI Co-Sponsored Conferences

In addition to organizing our own conferences, COPRI is also proud to co-sponsor conferences produced by other societies.  As part of the co-sponsorship agreement, COPRI members are eligible for reduced "member rates" for the conference registration, if applicable.

	Container Wharf Seismic Code Workshop            September 13 and 14, 2005, San Pedro, California            http://www.polaseismic.org
	2005 ASBPA Fall Conference                          October 10-12, 2005, San Francisco,California             http://www.asbpa.org

    

Member Votes Bring Change to Upcoming ASCE Election

Last summer, ASCE members voted to bring about broad changes to the ASCE governance.  These changes represent the first significant restructuring in more than 30 years. The restructuring streamlines representation on the ASCE Board of Direction (BOD), adds Institute Technical Directors (from the Institutes) and At-Large Directors to the board and creates a new regional structure. . .  

 

Recent COPRI Publications

COPRI is pleased to announce the introduction of two new publications:

California and the World Oceans '02	Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2005

 

Legislative Spotlight: House T&I Committee Clears $10 Billion Water Resources Bill

June 24, 2005

 

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved almost $10 billion for 664 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' projects and studies at a business meeting this week. The bill, H.R. 2684, the Water Resources Development Act of 2005, could go to the House floor next week. . .

                

COPRI Merchandise Now Available!

 

Now you can show your support of your favorite Institute by proudly wearing the COPRI logo!  The Institute is pleased to announce that we now have merchandise for sale, including mugs, note cards, and embroidered polo shirts, all bearing the COPRI logo.  Visit www.coprinstitute.org for ordering information.

Member Spotlight to Debut in Waterways

COPRI is introducing a new section to Waterways. Each issue will feature a member spotlight, highlighting the professional accomplishments, field activities, personal achievements and more of a select COPRI member. This new section will allow you to see what fellow members are doing.

To nominate yourself or another COPRI member to appear in the Member Spotlight please send a brief email including the nominee's full name, contact information and the reason they should be highlighted to copri@asce.org. Photos should also be submitted electronically.