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News & Events Moffatt & Nichol is justifiably proud of our employees and the projects we work on.  Our goal is to provide the information clients, the media, and prospective employees need about our markets, people, and services.  Our press releases, upcoming events and newsletters give you a good idea of who we are.  If you still have questions about the company or if you would like to be added to our newsletter distribution list, Click Here to send us an email. Press Releases May5, 2009 Moffatt & Nichol Selected for New Port of Montreal Container and Break-Bulk Terminals LONG BEACH, CA, May 5, 2009--Moffatt & Nichol announced today that it has been selected by the Montreal Port Authority to prepare the detailed development plan, complete preliminary engineering and develop contracting strategies for the construction of the new Hochelaga-Viau container terminal, and re-development of the Laurier-Tarte break-bulk terminal. This mandate is related to Phase two of the Port of Montreal's Vision 2020 strategic plan. Moffatt & Nichol, through its Vancouver office, completed the Port's Ten Year Master Plan in 2007 and concept plans for the Hochelaga-Viau container terminal in 2008. This new four phase contract will comprise developing and expanding concept plans into a comprehensive integrated master plan, which will rely on planning and simulation models developed by Moffatt & Nichol earlier when preparing the Port's Ten Year Master Plan. The firm will then collect and prepare primary data, studies, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules and contracting strategies to develop the many facets of the project which will include container, liquid bulk, dry bulk and break-bulk facilities. The centerpiece will be the new 510,000 TEU per annum Hochelaga-Viau container terminal. The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) operates the world's largest inland port. It is a leader among container ports, handling 26 million tonnes of cargo annually. In 2008, the Port of Montreal handled more than 1,473,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). The Port of Montreal operates its own rail network, providing direct access to berths, and is linked to two major railways and a highway system. It also operates a grain terminal and a marine passenger terminal. All other terminals are operated by private stevedoring firms. Through its activities, the Port of Montreal generates 18,200 jobs and $1.5 billion annually in economic spin-offs. March9, 2009 Moffatt & Nichol Selected for Strategic Assessment of Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Facilities LONG BEACH, CA, March 9, 2009--Moffatt & Nichol announced today that the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) has selected the firm to perform a strategic assessment of the Port's facilities by identifying, evaluating and prioritizing the Port's capital improvement needs. Work on the study will be performed by Moffatt & Nichol's Baltimore and New York offices. The objective of this study is to perform a condition inspection of the facilities owned by the PRPA to determine whether these facilities need to be rehabilitated, reconstructed or replaced over the next 10 years. The study will establish a program of phased capital improvements geared to meet both system preservation and market driven needs. Aside from conducting waterside and landside condition inspections, to complete the study, Moffatt & Nichol, using a series of in-house models, will perform market assessments focusing on cargo and vessel forecasts, capacity analysis of existing facilities, determine facility needs to accommodate the disparity between existing capacity and forecasted growth. The firm will also generate development options to address facility needs for market demand and system preservation as well as carry out financial assessments and estimate economic benefits for both existing facilities and proposed development options. March4, 2009 David Hebert Appointed to Manage Moffatt & Nichol's Jacksonville, Florida Office LONG BEACH, CA -- Moffatt & Nichol, an internationally recognized leader in the planning, design and construction management of marine terminals, recently opened an office in Jacksonville, Florida, bringing the number of offices in that state to three. David Hebert, P.E., will be responsible for day-to-day operations at the new location. Hebert, a senior project manager with Moffatt & Nichol, has project management experience that spans more than 25 years, with special emphasis on the planning and design of port-related projects. Hebert is very familiar with Jacksonville, having spent three years managing projects for JAXPORT. Moffatt & Nichol's decades of experience working for port authorities and maritime terminal operators worldwide gives the firm unique understanding and capabilities in modern container terminal planning and design, especially, the development of automated container terminals and the complex infrastructure that supports them. Moffatt & Nichol President, Eric Nichol, said "we are very excited to have established an office in Jacksonville and further expanding our geographical presence in Florida. We are keenly aware of the opportunities for infrastructure developments in the state, especially in the area of port development." The new address is: Moffatt & Nichol 14775-2 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32258 T 904 260-3585 F 904 260-3586 March2, 2009 Moffatt & Nichol Begins Program Management Services on Jasper Ocean Terminal Port Development LONG BEACH, CA, March 2, 2009--Moffatt & Nichol announced that it has begun Program Management services on the initial development stages of planning for the Jasper Ocean Terminal proposed to be located on the Savannah River. The project is a cooperative development between the states of Georgia and South Carolina. Program Management services started in January 2009, with initial efforts focused on a two-year schedule of completing the preliminary terminal planning, preparing for the overall permitting process for the development and completion of documents to support design and construction of the terminal elements. Early progress has been made with the completion of economic analyses efforts related to container forecasts, commencing surveying activities, securing aerial photographs of the study area, and preparing for the start of scientific studies and environmental services to support the permitting process. The first two years of the Program Management services will involve a variety of different services provided by Moffatt & Nichol including studies related to dredged material management, economic and market analyses, preliminary terminal planning and infrastructure planning for transportation links (road and rail) and utilities. In tandem with the goals outlined by the Jasper Ocean Terminal Joint Project Office, the company is initially focusing on required feasibility studies to support the release of existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers easements related to dredging of the harbor. Moffatt & Nichol will also continue to advance the overall development schedule and budget requirements for the creation of the terminal. It is estimated that the first phase of the deepwater terminal and supporting infrastructure could be in operation as early as 2019 to 2021. In July 2008, the Georgia Port Authority and the South Carolina State Port Authority jointly acquired 1,518 acres of land from The Georgia Department of Transportation for the development of the terminal in Jasper County, South Carolina. Feb26, 2009 Moffatt & Nichol Awarded Construction Management Services Contract from Calleguas Municipal Water District for Hueneme Outfall Replacement LONG BEACH, CA, February 26, 2009 - Moffatt & Nichol announced today that it has been awarded a Construction Management Services contract by the Calleguas Municipal Water District (CMWD), Thousand Oaks, CA., for the Hueneme Outfall Replacement. Moffatt & Nichol will provide Construction Management services during the project including oversight of horizontal directional drilling, off-shore waterborne construction and landside improvements. The Firm will also coordinate material testing, noise and vibration monitoring; factory fabrication inspections; and underwater inspection activities. All project document controls, including project scheduling, will also be administrated and maintained by Moffatt & Nichol. The Hueneme Outfall, part of the Calleguas Regional Salinity Management Pipeline, will extend 5,000 feet into the ocean where salinity levels are naturally high. The overall pipeline begins in the city of Simi Valley and runs through Moorpark, Camarillo, Oxnard and areas of unincorporated of Ventura County. Much of the area is rich in groundwater, but salt levels are too high for municipal use or agriculture. One of the primary goals of the project is to allow water districts to make the groundwater reusable and reduce the need to import water from other sources. Another key goal is the reduction of salts discharge in the Calleguas Creek watershed to improve surface and ground water quality. Jan28, 2009 Moffatt & Nichol Performs Emergency Shoreline Evaluation on Diego Garcia Moffatt & Nichol was selected by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC Pacific) to perform an emergency shoreline evaluation to protect the island's critical infrastructure from storms and sea-level rise. Diego Garcia, a low-lying island in the Chagos Group Archipelago (also known as the British Indian Ocean Territory) located in the Indian Ocean, is a critical strategic location for the United States Military ship and aircraft deployments to five different continents. Moffatt & Nichol performed extensive on-site investigations and historical research to determine the causes of the erosion and evaluate the level of threat to the infrastructure. Ironically, Moffatt & Nichol identified the potential for this erosion when designing the shipping wharf on the island 30 years ago. The site inspection included a detailed environmental characteristics development, identification of potential shoreline protection materials, wave modeling and wave return period analysis. Subsequent work included developing a 5-year funding-design-construction plan, initiating a comprehensive Shoreline Monitoring Program, assisting in the procurement of coastal armoring materials, developing an Emergency Response Plan and coordinating environmental approvals, emergency and long-term coastal erosion protection. The Shoreline Monitoring Program established more than 50 permanent monitoring locations and provided training for the island's Public Works department in shoreline monitoring techniques. The Emergency Response Plan defines the island's critical risk areas, identifies action criteria, estimates the required response material quantities and provides response procedures for minimizing damage. In addition the entire shoreline plan required environmental approvals from both the United States and the British governments, because the US leases the land from the British. The archipelago has also been declared "Wetland of International Importance" in accordance with the Ramsar Convention guidelines. 2008 Sep 24, 2008 NAVFAC Awards Contract To Moffatt & Nichol Blaylock LONG BEACH, CA-September 24, 2008�Moffatt & Nichol Blaylock announced today that it has been awarded a $7,500,000 firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Architect and Engineering contract for Waterfront Facilities Projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for preparation of fully designed plans and specifications; design-build request for proposal packages; and other engineering designs, studies, inspections, surveys, planning documents (DD 1391), reports, cost estimates, evaluations, and construction support services for projects involving waterfront construction and repair. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The majority of work will focus on facilities in the San Diego Region. Aug 18, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol Awarded Two Contracts by the City of Long Beach LONG BEACH, CA, August 18, 2008�Moffatt & Nichol announced today that The City of Long Beach, CA, recently selected the firm for two contracts. The first is an as-needed multi-discipline coastal engineering and environmental consulting services contract. Areas where the company may support include recreational and commercial marine facilities, marinas, beaches, waterways and inland ecological habitats and lakes. This one-year contract, with options for two additional years, may involve dredge engineering and environmental support, environmental maintenance or management consulting for ecologically sensitive areas, architectural design and support, civil engineering, and other professional consulting services. The second contract involves an expedited reconnaissance phase study to investigate reconfiguration of the Long Beach Breakwater, with the intention to improve water quality and restore recreational surfing. The City has commissioned this study to gauge Federal interest in supporting further, more detailed, study of the project�s feasibility. Aug 12, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol Completes Design for Cabrillo Way Marina LONG BEACH, CA, August 12, 2008�Moffatt & Nichol announced today that it has completed the design for Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro, CA, for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). The goal of the project is to provide a vibrant village atmosphere for recreational marine and boating activities that brings together tourists, boaters, local and regional residents as well as to increase opportunities for area businesses. The project design reflects the latest in green technologies with minimal impact on the environment and supports POLA�s Clean Marina initiative. Unique aspects of this design called for dredging and landfill to re-shape the basin to create a more efficient layout and an increase in slips. The new marina, will have 700 wet slips, including 10 slips to accommodate vessels 100 feet and above. The new concrete floating docks will have state-of-the-art facilities including power, water and communication connections for phone, e-mail and cable television. The electrical power supply is designed to meet the demands of larger craft and sewage disposal facilities will be provided at designated docks. At the south end of the facility, 400 dry berth spaces will be created to accommodate smaller, sail and power boats. Four cranes will be installed for boat launch and haul-out. The design of the shore facilities included a 4,000 foot granite inlayed promenade, grading, security, utilities, signage, site furnishings and building pads. The design also called for access roads to be installed to service the marina and future outer harbor development. Site plans allow for more than 1,400 parking spaces. July14, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol Adds James M. Woodruff, PE to Tampa Office LONG BEACH, CA, July 14, 2008-Moffatt & Nichol announced today that James Woodruff, P. E., CPP, has joined the firm and will be based in the Tampa, FL, office. Woodruff brings more than 39 years of experience to the firm in electrical engineering and fire protection engineering with expertise in design, installation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems. His background includes the design of electrical power, lighting systems, life safety systems, and security systems for a broad spectrum of commercial, industrial, and government facilities. Woodruff acquired detailed familiarity with U.S. Navy design standards for electrical engineering having spent 14 years of his career as an employee of the Atlantic Division, NAVFAC and afterward, as a consulting engineer to numerous Naval activities including NAS Oceana, Langley AFB, and the MCB, Camp Lejeune. In addition, Woodruff has provided consultation on shielding systems (including radiation, EMI, RFI, and TEMPEST) and security systems for communications, training, and production facilities for various governmental agencies. Prior to joining Moffatt & Nichol, Mr. Woodruff was President of his own firm, American Consulting Engineers, located in the Tidewater Virginia area and regularly served as a subconsultant to Moffatt & Nichol for military and port projects. Woodruff has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University. July7, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol Appoints Business Development Manager for Latin America MOFFATT & NICHOL APPOINTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR LATIN AMERICA LONG BEACH, July 7, 2008�Moffatt & Nichol announced today that it has appointed Andres Buritica as Business Development Manager for Latin America. Based in Colombia, Buritica will work with the Panama office, he will focus on developing all aspects of Moffatt & Nichol�s practices, especially port and harbor development. Buritica comes to Moffatt & Nichol from Invias, the National Road Institute of Colombia where his duties ranged from managing consultancy contracts, preparing environmental documentation permits and review and approval of environmental impact assessments. He worked directly with Government Councils and the office of the President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe. Buritica is a graduate of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, of Bogota with a degree in Civil Engineering. July7, 2008 Michael Praught Joins Mofatt & Nichol as Gulf Coast Energy Sector Business Development Manager LONG BEACH, CA, July 7, 2008�Moffatt & Nichol said to today that it had recently appointed Michael Praught as its Gulf Coast Energy Sector Business Development Manager. Praught brings more than 35 years of oil and gas related project management, engineering and construction, and business development expertise to the firm. Praught will focus on the energy sector segment of the firm's business including offshore and onshore marine terminals and port-related projects. Based in Moffatt & Nichol's Houston office, Praught will work with other offices to help develop and maintain relationships and opportunities in the oil & gas sector. Praught holds a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. May23, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol and Blaylock Engineering Group Consolidate to Expand Service Offerings LONG BEACH, CA, May 23, 2008 - Moffatt & Nichol announces the consolidation of its San Diego-based operations with Blaylock Engineering Group - a well respected marine structural engineering firm. This combined operation, known as Moffatt & Nichol Blaylock, enhances Moffatt & Nichol's capabilities in the areas of marine engineering, as well as facility inspection and rehabilitation, while offering Blaylock a presence in the global marine engineering arena. A core strength of Blaylock is design and repair of marine structures, and developing repair schemes to extend the useful service life of facilities. The expanded services position both firms to better serve their port, military, and transportation clients and boost Moffatt & Nichol's worldwide Waterfront Inspection and Rehabilitation practice. Moffatt & Nichol's San Diego business unit leader Perry Schacht, SE, in partnership with Blaylock Principals Matthew Martinez, SE, and Thomas Spencer, SE, look forward to continuing to support their existing clients and developing the firms' inspection and rehabilitation practice. May19, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol To Provide Critical Analysis To Network Appalachia LONG BEACH, CA, May 19, 2008 - Moffatt & Nichol has been selected by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to provide strategic planning support for its new Network Appalachia initiative, designed to strengthen Appalachia's access to the global marketplace of the 21st century. ARC's Network Appalachia initiative will develop a comprehensive strategy to enhance the global reach of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) through improving intermodal connections and strengthening the region's access to major Atlantic and Gulf ocean ports. The 3,090-mile ADHS is America's only highway system authorized by Congress for the purpose of stimulating economic development. The proposed planning methodology builds on Moffatt & Nichol's depth of experience in the international port and freight sector to develop a detailed analysis of trade flows in the region, identify the drivers of these flows, and forecast the outlook for the future. From this comprehensive analytical framework, Moffatt & Nichol will develop strategies to improve and strengthen Appalachia's links to the global supply chain in a way to enhance the global competitiveness of the region's existing businesses, while also attracting new enterprise and employment into the region. Featuring a mix of transportation, international trade, and economic development interests, the project provides a unique regional opportunity to strengthen physical and institutional links between increasingly congested coastal ports and their neighboring inland partners, offering the capacity and need for economic growth. The Appalachia Regional Commission is a regional economic development agency representing a partnership of federal, state, and local interests. ARC�s 200,000-square-mile inland region follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi and is home to 23 million residents. Apr16, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol adds Engineering Capability to European Operations Scott Butler Assumes Position as Technical Director LONDON, UK (April 14, 2008) - Scott Butler, a Senior Project Manager with Moffatt & Nichol, assumes the role of Technical Director of the firm's European operations. Scott is charged with bringing the firm's expertise in the planning and design of waterfront facilities to clients in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. A senior marine civil engineer with more than 20 years of experience planning, designing and supporting the construction of waterfront structures around the world, Scott represents the breadth of engineering expertise the firm provides its clients. During his 15-year tenure at Moffatt & Nichol, Scott has acquired expertise in marine facilities siting studies; vessel traffic studies; container, general cargo and marine oil terminal layout and design; vessel manoeuvring and berthing programs; mooring systems; channel sizing; dredging; and, related coastal engineering issues such as wave protection for vessel berthing areas. He has also built an extensive international portfolio, having conducted marine structure and port facility condition assessments and site evaluation studies in remote locations that include Africa, South East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Scott's addition to the European office in London expands on its current advisory services. Led by Mark Simmons, Managing Director of Moffatt & Nichol's European, African and Middle East operations, the office can now deploy the firm's full suite of project services from the upstream requirements of economic analysis and financing to the execution of planning, design and project management. Mar19, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol Announces New Leadership for Northern California Office Richard Rhoads, P.E., to Take on Business Unit Leader Role for Walnut Creek Staff LONG BEACH, CA - Richard Rhoads, who has more than two decades of diverse project management and civil engineering experience with particular emphasis on marine construction and dredging projects, will transition into the position of business unit leader for Moffatt & Nichol's Walnut Creek office over the next few months. He is assuming the position from Richard Dornhelm, who has held the position for nearly 23 years. Dornhelm will remain an integral part of the organization, focusing on furthering the development of the firm's urban waterfront and marina practice both locally and overseas. "I have worked side-by-side with Richard and the Walnut Creek staff since 1997, supporting the office's growth in the areas of marine and coastal engineering and environmental resources, urban waterfront developments, and ports and harbors. I look forward to continuing to grow the office," said Rhoads. Mr. Rhoads' diverse project experience includes significant involvement in major civil, marine construction and dredging projects, such as the San Francisco International Airport Runway Reconfiguration project and most recently, the seismic retrofit of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District�s Transbay Tube. "This is a win-win for our office and for the clients we serve," said Dornhelm. "We will have a very talented engineer as business unit leader in Walnut Creek, and I will continue to have the opportunity to grow and develop a key practice area for the firm." Mar13, 2008 Opportunities In Transportation Infrastructure Conference Returns to Washington, DC, May 14-16, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC - The Opportunities In Transportation Infrastructure Conference will return to Washington, DC on May 14-16, 2008. The second edition of this successful event will feature a variety of key public sector officials who will provide briefings on upcoming opportunities for private sector involvement in toll roads, ports, transit and airports. A roster of approximately 45 distinguished speakers will be lead by Keynote Speaker, David Crane, the Special Advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for jobs and economic growth in the State of California. Mr. Crane's address will focus on "California's $500 Billion Infrastructure Challenge." Key representatives from a variety of other states who have expressed their intention to aggressively pursue a partnership with the private sector in order to renew their respective transportation infrastructures include Roy Kienitz, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Edward G. Rendell of the State of Pennsylvania, Susan Martinovich, the Secretary of Transportation of the State of Nevada, and Jay Gonzalez, the Undersecretary, Executive Office of Administration & Finance for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, among many others. From the separate arenas of ports and airports, Paul Volpe, the CFO of the City of Chicago will provide a progress report on the Midway Airport privatization and Gary LaGrange, the President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans will discuss their ambitious "2020 Master Plan" to forge their future by harnessing $1 billion in investment to secure the port's position at the forefront of the global marketplace. In addition, the Conference will offer a Transportation Infrastructure Tutorial, featuring an exceptional faculty of industry professionals including Dr. Walter Kemmsies of Moffatt & Nichol, Jay Zukerman of Ernst & Young, Fredric Kessler of Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott and Kent Rowey of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. For more information on this event or to register, please visit the event website at www.infocastinc.com/transinf Mar3, 2008 PE John C. Schirmer Rejoins Moffatt & Nichol Senior Project Manager will Split Time between Baltimore and New York Offices LONG BEACH, CA - They say you can't go home again, but Senior Project Manager John C. Schirmer has proven them wrong by rejoining Moffatt & Nichol after a ten-year absence. Schirmer has more than 25 years of experience providing management and engineering for major bridge, port, and harbor infrastructure projects, with much of his experience in the assessment and rehabilitation design of existing structures. "It truly was like coming home, in that I'm going to assist with a number of clients and projects that I was involved with more than ten years ago," said Schirmer. "There will also be new challenges and opportunities for me, and I am excited to be back with Moffatt & Nichol. This firm's people, projects, and professionalism are what drew me back." In addition to private clients, Schirmer has a great deal with experience with federal clients such as the Department of Defense, including the US Corps of Engineers, and the US Navy, and the Department of Homeland Security, including the US Coast Guard. He has also worked with a number of cities, transportation agencies, port authorities, and public works departments. "I've worked with John in the past. His technical and project management abilities, as well as his breadth and depth of knowledge and experience will be great assets to Moffatt & Nichol as a whole and the Baltimore and New York offices specifically," said John Lesnik, Moffatt & Nichol's chief operating officer. Schirmer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is a registered professional engineer in Florida, New York, and North Carolina. Feb21, 2008 Moffatt & Nichol's Contract to Design Aguadulce Container Terminal in Colombia Extended NEW YORK, NY - Moffatt & Nichol, in association with HMV Engineers, will continue to work with ICTSI Ltd., a wholly-owned unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.and its local affiliate, Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce S.A., as it develops and constructs a new state-of-the-art container terminal on the Aguadulce Peninsula in Colombia. Hired in 2007 to provide master planning and review existing environmental permits, the Moffatt & Nichol team is now in the process of completing the final detailed design, construction drawings, technical specifications and bid documents for Phase I of the new terminal, including extensive land reclamation, dredging of the berths and turning basin to the existing access channel, and 600 meters of new wharf. "Moffatt & Nichol has been affiliated with this project since 2003, when the firm prepared a technical and economic feasibility study and preliminary design for a multi-purpose terminal, including deepening of the navigation channel for the site's former owner," explained Patricia McNeal, Moffatt & Nichol's project manager. "We're thrilled to continue the design of the terminal for ICTSI and look forward to the construction phase in 2008." The contract also includes construction of a new, 21-kilometer access road, on site housing, administration buildings, a maintenance shop, a terminal fire station and an emergency power generation station. The new facility will have an opening throughput capacity of 450,000 TEUs with an ultimate capacity of 1.2 million TEUs, 900 meters of quay with three berths, nine post-Panamax quay cranes, automated gate systems, ample inspection and screening areas, intelligent traffic control, and state-of-the-art management systems. The new container terminal is expected to ease congestion at the Port of Buenaventura, just across the channel from the Aguadulce Peninsula, and assist with Colombia's expanding trade. 2007 Nov16, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol to Develop East Blair Two Terminal LONG BEACH, CA - The Port of Tacoma has selected Moffatt & Nichol to lead the development and construction of the new $300 million East Blair Two Terminal (EB2) for Yusen Terminal Tacoma, Inc (YTTI), to be located on the east side of Blair Waterway. It will be a two-berth, 168-acre facility with an integrated container yard and an on-dock intermodal rail loading yard. Moffatt & Nichol prepared the Basis of Design/Schematic Design Report for EB2, outlining the concepts for terminal operations and the proposed scope of work to plan, permit, design, and construct the facility. As the prime consultant, Moffatt & Nichol's Seattle office will provide project management and be accountable for all aspects of the project, from planning through construction support. The firm will lead the planning and design for the container terminal and gate complex, wharf structure, and terminal security. "The project is interesting because of the myriad issues that have to be solved to move from vision to reality in a constantly changing environment," said Tom McCollough, a vice president with Moffatt & Nichol and the project manager for the development of the East Blair 2Terminal. "It is a great opportunity to work on a project that includes all aspects of a modern intermodal terminal." The completed terminal will maximize cargo handling capacity by minimizing dwell times and developing a dense terminal footprint with opportunities to handle cargo safely in an environmentally sensitive manner. The new terminal is expected to be completed by the end of 2012. Oct1, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol to Provide Highway Design for FDOT District 1 LONG BEACH, CA - The Florida Department of Transportation's District 1 has awarded Moffatt & Nichol a three-year, $1.5 million district-wide contract to provide safety improvements to the state's highway system. The firm's Florida operations will deliver highway design, structure design, signing, pavement marking and channelization, lighting, signalization and surveying services to District 1, which represents 12 counties in Southwestern Florida and covers an area of nearly 12,000 square miles. "Moffatt & Nichol is now working with two of the Department's districts, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have another opportunity to serve the people of Florida by making their roadways safer," said Rhet Schmidt, manager of Moffatt & Nichol's Orlando office. Moffatt & Nichol provides an extensive range of services to the transportation industry, including planning, design and construction management for highways, bridges, ports and intermodal structures. Areas of expertise include environmental studies and documentation, economic planning and analysis, public outreach, and freight economics, to name just a few. Sep18, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Pledges Support for East Coast High Speed Rail Summit LONG BEACH, CA - You're commuting to work, seated comfortably, sipping your morning coffee and putting the final touches on your upcoming presentation. Contrast this with the more likely scenario - you're crawling through bumper-to-bumper traffic, spilled coffee soaking into your presentation notes, worrying that you'll be late for your morning meeting while simultaneously keeping a close eye on the tailgater behind you. High speed rail could be the answer to changing scenario two into scenario one. Without reinvigoration of rail development along the U.S. East Coast, however, the situation is far from reality. Moffatt & Nichol, a consulting firm that provides planning, design and construction management for rail systems, highways, roadways, bridges, ports and intermodal structures, is leading the way by helping to organize "The Summit: High Speed Rail for the East Coast," which will address modernization of the vital, much-needed East Coast Rail Corridor. Scheduled for Oct. 22, in Raleigh, North Carolina, this summit is supported by more than a dozen agencies, associations, businesses and chambers. Speakers will include key national and state level policy makers, while planned panel discussions include the needs of passenger and freight rail corridors along the east coast, the benefits of integrated high speed rail systems, what is and isn't working around the United States and globally, and the challenges in store for high speed rail. "Even with continuing investments in our roads and airports, these modes are going to fail our future transportation needs as the population and its travel demands continue to grow," explained Julie Hunt, senior planner with Moffatt & Nichol and chair of the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) steering committee spearheading planning for the summit. "High speed rail provides a very real transportation option for both passenger and freight movement. In order to create a truly viable national system of high speed rail corridors, we must have all stakeholders - politicians, agencies, corporations, and the general public - join the discussion. This summit is targeted to focus on the issues relevant to the East Coast." For more information on the summit, please visit http://www.wtsncevents.org/. Aug30, 2007 FDOT District 5 Hires Moffatt & Nichol for Roadway Improvements LONG BEACH, CA - The Florida Department of Transportation's District 5 recently selected Moffatt & Nichol to provide transportation design services on a continuing basis. The two-year, $1 million contract will support the District's transportation program with operational and safety improvements to the state's highway system. The firm's Orlando office, which is located in District 5, will provide highway design, structural and bridge design, traffic engineering, signing, pavement marking and signals, lighting, surveying, photogrammetry and geotechnical engineering. Moffatt & Nichol provides an extensive range of services to the transportation industry, including planning, design and construction management for highways, bridges, ports and intermodal structures. Areas of expertise include environmental studies and documentation, economic planning and analysis, public outreach, and freight economics, to name just a few. "We are looking forward to continuing our work with FDOT to improve the state's roadways," said Rhet Schmidt, business unit leader of the firm's Orlando office. "Moffatt & Nichol has supported the development of and improvements to Florida's infrastructure since 1994 and this contract will enable us to bring our know-how to District 5, the fastest growing district in Florida." Aug27, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Celebrates Hawaii Superferry's Launch LONG BEACH, CA - The Alakai, Hawaii's first Superferry vessel, took its inaugural voyage yesterday. For the past three years, Moffatt & Nichol has supported the Hawaii Department of Transportation's Harbors Division on this landmark project, providing overall project management including conceptual design, design management and construction management for the four new ferry terminals that will accommodate the four-story, 900-passenger catamarans offering high-speed, over-water transport between Hawaii's islands. "Before the Alakai, the only regular inter-island travel in Hawaii was by air, but the private operator, Hawaii Superferry, is giving people another option," said Ted Bell, the director of Waterborne Transit for Moffatt & Nichol. "We've done our utmost to deliver the project on schedule while overcoming complex budgeting and environmental/permitting challenges, and we're gratified to see that it was a job well done. We were nearly as excited as the client is to see the Alakai officially launch." Moffatt & Nichol will continue to support the Harbors Division as it works toward its ultimate goal of a total of four new ferry terminals at state-owned harbor facilities on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kaui and Hawaii. The second ferry, which will likely be completed in 2009, will add service to the Big Island of Hawaii. Aug14, 2007 Internationally Recognized Water Resources Engineer Joins Moffatt & Nichol LONG BEACH, CA - Dr. Mark Dortch has joined Moffatt & Nichol's Vicksburg, Mississippi, office as a senior water resources engineer after 35 years with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. Dortch specializes in water quality and contaminant fate/transport modeling; human and ecological health risk assessment methods; hydraulics and hydrology; wetland processes; environmental transport phenomena; and fluid dynamics. "Mark is an icon in the field of environmental modeling and will move us significantly forward in our quest to expand our market position in the exciting fields of water quality, contaminated sediment, and chemical transport modeling," commented John Headland, a senior vice president at Moffatt & Nichol and head of its Coastal, Environmental and Water Resources practice. Dortch has had more than 130 technical publications pertaining to water resources engineering and water quality modelling published in the United States and abroad and has won quite a handful of engineering awards, the most recent the Army's Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal for exceptional service. He has also earned the title of Diplomate with the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers, an honor given to water resources engineers who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the industry. "Having worked within federal research and development for three decades, it will be interesting working in the consulting arena for a broad cross-section of clients," said Dortch. "I will have the opportunity to work with some really good people within Moffatt & Nichol on some challenging projects, and I'm really excited by the possibilities." Aug7, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Promotes Transportation Engineer Rhet Schmidt Becomes Business Unit Leader of Orlando Office LONG BEACH, CA - Moffatt & Nichol, a consulting firm that provides planning, design and construction management for highways, roadways, bridges, ports and intermodal structures, announces that Rhet Schmidt has been promoted to the position of business unit leader of its Orlando office. Schmidt, who came to Moffatt & Nichol in 2005, is a registered professional engineer in Florida and Georgia. He has more than 16 years of highway design and construction engineering experience, having served as design engineer, field engineer, project engineer, project manager, and most recently manager of highway design, for clients such as the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Schmidt's expertise includes horizontal and vertical geometrics, drainage design, pavement design and analysis, traffic control, signing and marking, lighting, utility coordination, highway capacity analysis and hydraulic analysis. "As manager of highway design for the Orlando office, Rhet did an outstanding job of anticipating the needs of our clients. I know he is going to be equally as effective as the office's business unit leader," said Moffatt & Nichol president, Dr. Eric Nichol. Schmidt has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology and certificates of training in various transportation-related specialties, such as roadside design, pavement design, advanced maintenance of traffic design, specifications, long-range estimates and value engineering. Jul23, 2007 Engineer Chosen to Help Guide Growth of Moffatt & Nichol's Southern California Transportation Practice LONG BEACH, CA - Moffatt & Nichol is pleased to announce that Keith Gillfillan has joined the firm as a senior transportation manager. A professional engineer licensed in California and Arizona, Mr. Gillfillan brings more than 25 years of experience in both public and private engineering to the firm. In his new role, Mr. Gillfillan will have a leading role in the continued growth and development of the firm's transportation services for the Southern California region. He will also play a key role in integrating the firm's transportation practice with its specialized work in waterfront and port development as it pertains to goods movement from the water's edge inland to multimodal facilities. "Having spent most of his career in the area, Keith has the expertise needed to work with both our Southern California transportation practice and our urban waterfronts practice," said Moffatt & Nichol's president, Dr. Eric Nichol. "His contributions to notable transportation projects in the area, including La Mesa's Fletcher Parkway, Highway 78/Broadway Avenue for Escondido, and a NAFTA Train Feasibility Study for SANDAG, combined with his program management and construction management experience on large-scale public works projects make him a great fit for our organization." Prior to joining Moffatt & Nichol, Mr. Gillfillan was the design program manager for $35 million in infrastructure improvements to support the new San Diego Padres PETCO Park and for $40 million in redevelopment improvements for the City of Poway. In addition, Mr. Gillfillan has served as senior project manager for numerous Southern California transportation projects. Jul18, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Promotes Jonathon Thomas to Vice President LONG BEACH, CA - Moffatt & Nichol's Board of Directors has promoted Jonathon Thomas to the position of vice president. An experienced civil and structural engineer, Thomas leads of the firm's Savannah, Georgia, office and offers expertise to marine and waterfront structures, vessel maneuvering and navigation studies, pile foundations and soil/structure interaction, and construction projects. "JT has done an outstanding job of opening and building the Savannah office, and his knowledge of marine and waterfront structures, as well as his personable demeanor, have played a pivotal role in supporting the Georgia Ports Authority and other important clients in the low country region," said Dr. Eric Nichol, Moffatt & Nichol's president. Thomas, who joined the firm in 1993 following six years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, is also a certified SCUBA diver. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a Master of Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. May3, 2007 Two Premier Engineering Firms Join Forces to Design State-of-the-Art Submarine Complex at Pearl Harbor Honolulu, HI - Hawaii engineering firm SSFM International, Inc. is teaming up with California based firm Moffatt & Nichol for a $2.9 million contract to design a unique U.S. Navy complex. SSFM-M&N Joint Venture now have the task of planning, designing, and managing construction on what will be a 700-foot structure to demagnetize submarines at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. This unique facility will help reduce steel-hulled vessels' susceptibility to magnetic-influence underwater mines and magnetic detection systems. The magnetic silencing complex will be located at Pearl Harbor's Beckoning Point. The only other structure in the United States that has similar capability is the Magnetic Silencing Facility located at Kings Bay, Georgia. SSFM President and CEO, Mike Matsumoto said, "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work on a project that is critical to the operations and mission of Navy submarines." SSFM Project Manager, Myles Hayashi, added, "To be involved in an exciting project like this comes along once in a lifetime. We look forward to getting started and working with all stakeholders." SSFM's partner in this project, Moffatt & Nichol, is an internationally recognized leader in the planning and design of ports, harbors and marine terminals. The company, which is headquartered in Long Beach, California, has been servicing the U.S. Navy since it was founded in 1945 and has designed many naval waterfront facilities in Hawaii and the Pacific Region. "Moffatt & Nichol is pleased to join with SSFM on this unique and important project. Our firms have worked together in the past and look forward to a very successful project," said the company's president, Eric Nichol. SSFM International is the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2005, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Award; and 2005 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Award of Excellence. Based in Honolulu since 1961, SSFM International provides professional services for program development, project management, civil engineering, structural engineering, planning, knowledge-based systems, and construction management assignments across the Pacific Region. For more information on SSFM International, please visit www.ssfm.com. Apr25, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Expands Construction Management Offerings with Key Hire LONG BEACH, CA - In an effort to bring leadership to its growing construction management practice, Moffatt & Nichol recently hired James Brown, PE, as Construction Management Group Leader. An experienced construction manager and claims analyst, Mr. Brown has spent his 31-year career working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in North America for both public and private clients. He has successfully testified as an expert witness in numerous court and arbitration proceedings on construction-related issues such as schedule analysis, loss of productivity and differing site conditions. Most recently, Brown served as chief engineer for the Transportation Corridor Agencies--the agency responsible for planning, financing, constructing and operating Orange County, California's 67-mile public toll road system. In this role, Brown was responsible for the agency's capital program totaling more than $3 billion. Brown states "I am motivated by Moffatt & Nichol's portfolio of work and am excited about growing the firm's waterfront-related construction management practice. These projects will be a challenge yet complementary to my experience." According to Eric Nichol, president of Moffatt & Nichol, "bringing James on helps further strengthen our credentials and capabilities, enabling us to integrate superior construction management into our broader engineering service offerings while better managing risks for our clients." Apr24, 2007 Craney Island Design Partners to Design New Terminal Virginia Port Authority Awards Marine Terminal Contract LONG BEACH, CA (April 24, 2007) - The Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), a 2,500-acre confined dredged material disposal site in Portsmouth, Virginia, currently provides a long-term disposal area for material dredged from Hampton Roads Harbor. The Virginia Port Authority's (VPA) plan to expand the area eastward and turn the site into a new port facility has taken a huge step forward through its award of a design contract to Craney Island Design Partners, LLC, a company led by Moffatt & Nichol and comprised of a number of prominent Virginia architectural and engineering firms, including Fugro, VGS/S&ME, Malcolm Pirnie, Kimley-Horn, MMM Design Group, TBA, Alpha Corporation, American Consulting Engineers, and NXL. The project will expand the existing CIDMMA by creating a new 580-acre cell on the east side of the existing facility that will be rapidly filled with dredge material from the harbor. When filled, the new cell will be capped and a marine terminal will be constructed. Craney Island Design Partners will be responsible for all facets of the planning, permitting, engineering and construction of the new facility. "We are excited about continuing our work on this project, which began in 1998 under a contract to provide technical support to the VPA during this project's feasibility study and environmental impact statement preparation," said Mike Crist, a vice president with Moffatt & Nichol and the project manager for the Craney Island expansion. "Our long-term relationship with the VPA and our existing knowledge of the port's needs on this project mean we are coming into it with a good amount of momentum." Apr22, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Hires Ellis Clairain Jr. Internationally Recognized Wetlands Scientist Extends Firm's Expertise LONG BEACH, CA - Dr. Ellis (Buddy) Clairain Jr. brings a passion for the nation's wetlands, extensive knowledge of wetland habitats and their mitigation, and years of experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other resource agencies to his new position with Moffatt & Nichol. Ellis is a recognized leader in coastal and water resource services, habitat restoration, and hydraulics and hydrology. "Buddy's exceptional scientific and management skills augment the firm's internationally recognized practice in ecosystem restoration," explained John Headland, Moffatt & Nichol's Coastal/Water Resources/Environmental practice leader. "He offers invaluable expertise in defining and predicting important wetland functions essential to engendering the evolution of desirable end-state habitat for managed restoration landscape." Clairain, who earned his doctorate in marine science and oceanography from Louisiana State University, served for several years as science director for the multi-agency Louisiana Coastal Authority, a multi-billion dollar federal restoration program for Louisiana coastal recovery. He has published more than 40 technical reports and journal articles and was extensively involved in the development of the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, the Wetland Evaluation Technique, and the Hydrogeomorphic Approach to Assessing Wetland Functions. Jan31, 2007 Port Development moves forward at Port of Morehead City and Radio Island MOREHEAD CITY, NC - Planning for a new port terminal on Radio Island will move into its next phase over the coming months as construction activity picks up across the Newport River at the Port of Morehead City. The North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors approved contracts covering several projects in Morehead City at their Jan. 25 meeting in Raleigh. "This was a great day for the Port of Morehead City," said Ports Authority Board Chairman, Carl J. Stewart, Jr. "We want the community to know that the Board fully supports the Morehead City Port and that they are well represented by their Board member, Newport Mayor Derryl Garner." Development of a new port terminal on Radio Island is proceeding to the next phase. Moffatt & Nichol of Raleigh, N.C., the engineering design firm for the project, recently completed initial assessments and design studies. A traffic-management analysis was included in the first phase and has been provided to local civic and government leaders and to the N.C. Department of Transportation. Phase 2 of Radio Island port development will include solicitation of prospective private partners, along with additional civil and structural engineering design and terminal layout planning. ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY: North Carolina's Ports in Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad in Greensboro, link the State's consumers, businesses and industry to world markets and serve as magnets to attract new business and industry. Port activities contribute statewide to 85,000 jobs and $299 million in annual tax revenues. The proposed NC International Port and Port expansion projects in Morehead City and Wilmington will make North Carolina a key player in international trade, and multiply related jobs and economic impact in the state. Top trading partners are China, Venezuela, Colombia, India, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Turkey. Primary exports are fertilizers, woodpulp, forest products, general merchandise, food, chemicals and metal products. Top imports are forest products, chemicals, natural rubber, cement, scrap metal, steel, coal and general merchandise. For more information about the North Carolina State Ports Authority, please visit www.ncports.com. Jan22, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Wins ACEC Award for State-of-the-art Technology Model Helps the Port of Virginia Evaluate Air Emissions LONG BEACH, CA - The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) awarded Moffatt & Nichol (M&N) a 2006 Honor Award for its cutting-edge computer model measures air emissions produced by port operations. Air pollution is an important issue for many industries, including marine terminals, where air emissions from vessels have attracted recent and unprecedented concern. The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has made considerable strides toward understanding and controlling air emissions from its facilities. In order to better evaluate existing air emissions, forecast future emissions, and develop better strategies, the VPA tasked M&N with studying its three marine terminals in Hampton Roads. The M&N Integrated Air Emissions Model integrates accepted Environmental Protection Agency air emission factors with port planning models developed by M&N. It is based on actual equipment data and throughput driven models of equipment activity, whereas previous emission estimates were based on surveys of operators and estimates of historical hours of operation. Because the M&N model is driven by well-established terminal capacity models, it not only estimates past emissions levels but also makes realistic forecasts of future activity levels and resulting emissions. The M&N model calculates emissions resulting from cargo vessels, over-the-road trucks and trains moving cargo in and out of the terminals, determining port-related air emissions in the entire region to the air basin boundary. The Virginia Port Authority is currently in the midst of a $3.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan to more than double the capacity of its cargo facilities. "Our Integrated Air Emissions Model will help the VPA make informed choices about future terminal operations and air quality improvements," said Jim McNally, a port planner with M&N. "The technology is especially useful for comparing and prioritizing different air pollution reductions strategies." Jan2, 2007 Moffatt & Nichol Wins Two 2007 Engineering Excellence Awards 2006 ----- Dec19,2006 Moffatt & Nichol to Design Docks at Naval Weapons Station Charleston Design-build project will focus on repairing two separate docking facilities LONG BEACH, CA - Moffatt & Nichol has been hired by Sauer Inc. to provide marine structural engineering services for the Naval Weapons Station Charleston in South Carolina. The facility serves as an ordnance station with capacity for more than 60 million pounds of conventional ordnance, a training center, a U.S. Army logistics hub, and is the busiest surface port in the defense transportation system in the continental United States. The design-build project will include a variety of repairs, replacements and upgrades for two separate docking facilities at the station - the Transportation Command Dock and the Wharf Alpha. For the dock, Moffatt & Nichol will provide a structural evaluation and prepare plans and technical specifications for the fixtures and structures needed to anchor an oil boom system. Moffatt & Nichol will also perform a structural evaluation on the wharf and prepare plans and technical specifications to repair deficiencies, including chipped and cracked concrete and deteriorating reinforcements. The project also calls for the analysis and design of a foam-filled fender support structure for the wharf. "Sauer requested that Moffatt & Nichol join the team because of our national reputation in port and marine structures as well our outstanding track record on Department of Defense projects," said Gary Smith, a Moffatt & Nichol associate. "The Naval Weapons Station Charleston is a unique national defense asset, so it's an honor to be asked to join the project team." Nov14,2006 Moffatt & Nichol Continues to Work with US' Largest Ferry System Washington State Department of Transportation Awards On-call Contract Worth $7.5 Million LONG BEACH, CA - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has selected Moffatt & Nichol (M&N) to provide terminal design and construction management services for Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry system in the United States. WSF serves eight counties in Washington and the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Under the four-year agreement, M&N will provide support to the WSF Terminal Engineering organization for new construction, preservation, and maintenance on floating and fixed pier structures, fendering and dolphin systems, passenger and vehicle loading structures and facilities, dredging, transit/intermodal improvements, electrical and mechanical systems, surveying, transportation planning, construction management and inspection, and other engineering services. "In additional to this on-call agreement, we are the prime consultant on WSF's Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal Project and a subconsultant for the Anacortes Multimodal Ferry Terminal project," said Ted Bell, Moffatt & Nichol project manager. "Without a doubt, the top-quality services Moffatt & Nichol provided on these projects helped us win this prestigious contract." Nine firms submitted a statement of interest for the contract, and WSDOT has indicated that it may award up to five agreements, each worth approximately $7.5 million. It is possible that the agreements may be supplemented with additional time and/or money. Oct19,2006 Moffatt & Nichol Accepts Challenging Site Preparation Project Charleston Naval Base's New Container Terminal on Fast-track Schedule LONG BEACH, CA - The South Carolina State Ports Authority recently awarded a $3.4 million site preparation and consolidation contract to Moffatt & Nichol to begin the design of a marine container terminal at the former Charleston Naval Base in North Charleston, South Carolina. At full build out, the terminal will occupy 286 acres and consist of three berths, state-of-the-art terminal gates and associated buildings and container storage yards. The entire $600 million project is being completed on a fast-track delivery schedule, and Moffatt & Nichol will manage the development of construction documents and contracts to stabilize and fill the site. "There are a number of challenges to creating a container terminal at the site, the biggest of which is the stabilization and improvement of very weak, compressible soils," said Tim Reid, operations manager, Raleigh. "Since the proposed facility extends out into the Cooper River, an additional challenge is the large amount of imported fill required to surcharge the site and backfill behind the wharf to develop the backlands. Because of these issues, we'll break the work down into sub-projects to allow independent completion and to accelerate the project development." Phase I of the project will be led by Moffatt & Nichol's Raleigh, North Carolina office. The company's port planning specialists and waterfront structural, civil, coastal, electrical and mechanical engineers will complete the contract, a follow-on to the terminal development planning consulting services that Moffatt & Nichol has been providing to the Authority since April 2005. Sep21,2006 Moffatt & Nichol Awarded Strategic Development Study ASPA Taps Planning Firm for 20-year Strategic Plan LONG BEACH, CA - The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) awarded Moffatt & Nichol a contract to develop a Maritime Strategic Development Study. The Port of Mobile, which ranks as the 11th largest port in the United States in total trade, is a significant economic contributor to the State of Alabama. In an effort to expand its operations to meet future demand, the port authority commissioned the study to define the port's potential, improvements that will optimize its facilities and operations, and - most importantly - the economic benefits of these improvements on Mobile's local and regional community. One of the country's leading planning and engineering firms, Moffatt & Nichol has been at the forefront of marine terminal planning and design for more than 60 years. The firm has a strong track record of performance with the ASPA, having conducted a number of planning and design assignments for its facilities. Moffatt & Nichol President, Eric Nichol said: "The ASPA and the Port of Mobile face unique opportunities and challenges over the coming years. We are honored to partner with the port in the development of this study, which we believe will enable the port to expand its operations and realize its full potential." Aug11,2006 Moffatt & Nichol Announces New President Eric Nichol Takes Over Leadership of the Firm LONG BEACH, CA - Moffatt & Nichol's board of directors unanimously elected Eric Nichol to the position of President at a recent meeting. "The company continues to have great potential, and I believe that now is the time for a change in leadership," announced former President Robert D. Nichol, who has held the position since 1975. In 1993 Eric Nichol continued a family tradition by being the third generation of his family to work with the firm. He is a professional engineer, specializing in marine structures. Over the next 13 years, he would work on projects both company and world wide that represent the firm's broad range of waterfront and structural design know-how. In 2001, Eric Nichol was elected to the firm's board of directors. "It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I accept my new position as president of Moffatt & Nichol," says Eric Nichol. "Under my father's leadership, the firm's growth and development have been phenomenal. He has realized his vision of establishing a firm with a worldwide reputation for excellence, quality, and client service. I intend to build on this solid foundation, continuing our development in the global goods-movement marketplace and our other core practices--ports and harbors, transportation, coastal and water resources, and urban waterfronts." Continuing as Chairman of the Board, Bob Nichol will focus on strategic growth initiatives, particularly mentoring and developing the firm's planners and engineers and positioning the firm in the global marketplace. Jun20,2006 Moffatt & Nichol and Dream Harbors Selected to Design and Operate Marina on Royal Island, Bahamas Dallas, TX - Cypress Equities, The Staubach Company and Behringer Harvard announced today the selection of key marina consultants for Royal Island. Moffatt & Nichol - marina and coastal design - and Dream Harbors - marina management - were selected to plan, design and operate Royal Island Marina. "Planning, design and permitting are taking place now, in order to begin construction early next year. We are actively involved with engineers to ensure a great design and operations plan," said John Swanson of Dream Harbors. Royal Island's Marina Village plan includes a deepwater marina accommodating 200+ yachts with slips from 50' to 400' surrounded by shops, cafes, customs and immigration office and captains' club. The Marina will include: fuel dock, dry storage, gourmet center, and emergency fire, medical and security services. According to Bob Nathan of Moffat & Nichol, the marina will cater to high-end clientele. "The Royal Island Marina will provide owners and guests with the finest amenities expected by luxury vessel owners. We are designing for current and future marina needs," said Nathan. Moffatt & Nichol is known for its pioneering designs of marinas and waterfronts for resort developments and is recognized throughout the world for modern marina and small craft harbor design. Dream Harbors institutes best management practices according to Florida Clean Marina standards and currently has projects in the Caribbean and Florida. Construction completion of the marina phase one is scheduled for mid-2009. For more information on Cypress Equities, please visit www.cypressequities.com. Events Calendar --------------- American Wind Energy Association Conference 2009 WINDPOWER 2009 Conference and Exhibition is the largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world featuring over 15,000 attendees and over 1,200 exhibitors. Each year, wind energy professionals gather at this event to learn about the latest industry developments and technologies, review new products and services in the expansive exhibit hall, and network with leading industry decision makers. Join us for what promises to be another exciting event taking place May 4th - 7th, 2009, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. To learn more about this conference Click here. 26th IAPH World Ports Conference The central theme for the 2009 conference will reflect the need for the global ports industry to work openly with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities facing ports as critical segments in international logistics chains, both today and in the future. Some of the most important challenges facing our industry today extend well beyond the boundaries of the port and also impact many other actors across the maritime transport chain, as well as the urban communities alongside which so many ports co-exist. 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Our roster includes specialists/experts in the following areas: Air Quality Management Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material Bridge Fendering and Bridge Structures Coastal Engineering and Modeling Coastal Stormwater Management Coastal Zone Management and Planning Container Terminal Planning and Automation Contaminated Sediments Design of Marine Structures Design of Port Pavements Developing Large Container Terminals Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal Economics and Global Trends Ferry Terminals Flood Control Structures Green Terminals Habitat Restoration Water Resource Engineering Inspection and Rehabilitation of Marine Structures International Port Development Land Reclamation Marina Design and Urban Waterfronts Mitigation for Large Port Development Projects Port Finance and Development Port Master Planning Port Security Port Terminal Planning Resort Development Risk Assessment and Management Transportation Planning and Roadway Design Trends in Goods Movements and Shipping Trends in LNG and Liquid Bulk Loading Arms Vulnerability of Coastal Infrastructure Catch our speakers at industry conferences or Click here and contact us for more information. 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