Apparently, it seems that there will be no Multi-Agency Craft Conference this year. Held each year at Little creek Amphibious Base here in the Tidewater of Virginia by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) in conjunction with NSWCCD Combatant Craft Division (CCD) MACC serves as a platform for the exchange of technical information regarding small craft.
But this year, budget concerns have delayed planning so much that ASNE has determined they cannot present MACC on base and have decided to put on an entirely new conference called High-Performance Craft Expo 2012 on the waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia. It will feature exhibits, in-water displays, vendor presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities in addition to technical discussions and an opportunity for attendees to learn about and comment on plans for MACC 2013.
MACC is a bit of an institution and predates the current war so the fact that it fell through the cracks is a bit disconcerting. Especially with future defense initiatives focusing on SOF and the Pacific rim with its immense littoral challenge.
Tags: American Society of Naval Engineers, MACC, Multi-Agency Craft Conference