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GPA REPORTNo. 1 / 2008

• Ten GPA 696 IMR vessels for Groupe Bourbon (p. 1)

• GPA Designing for Offshore Market in Brazil (p. 3) • Washington State Ferries (p. 4)

Guido Perla & Associates, Inc.Naval Architects, Marine, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers

GPA Report Dear Readers,

Customer satisfaction, combined with crew member safety and environmen-tally friendly designs are the main priorities at Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. and with that in mind, we were able to make 2007 another successful year.

The prosperity of the offshore industry has given us the opportunity to estab-lish the position as the global leader in naval architectural design of Next Generation Platform Support Vessels with over 140 GPA-designed vessels already or within the next three years serving the offshore industry.

With those achievements in mind, we proudly entered 2008 and are success-fully commencing new projects in dif-ferent sectors in the industry, as well as expanding our international focus to support our vision of being a truly global player.

More than anything else, successful designs require a competent work-force of adequate size. We have con-tinuously been expanding our experi-enced team and since our inception in 1979, we have never employed more professionals than today, a sign speaking for itself.

SHIP AHOY AND WE WISH EVERYBODY A SUCCESSFUL 2009!

Guido F. Perla Chairman

In February 2007, GPA signed a con-tract with French marine services provider BOURBON to deliver the concept design, regulatory package, and fi nal design for 10 GPA 696 IMR (Inspection, Maintenance & Repair) vessels.

Measuring 100m in overall length and 21m in maximum breadth, the GPA 696 IMR vessels are currently the largest in the GPA-designed PSV fl eet, which include vessels measur-ing 58m – 100m ft in overall length.

The 10 IMR multipurpose vessels, which will be equipped with two deck cranes and a helideck designed for a Super Puma Helicopter EC225, will be constructed at Zhejiang Ship-yard in China, where 18 GPA 670 PSVs owned by BOURBON have been or are currently being constructed, includ-ing 4 GPA 670 MKII Special Products PSVs and 4 GPA 670 PSV MKII ROVs.

The confi guration of the environ-

mentally friendly diesel-electric pro-pulsion system of the Fifi -1 certifi ed GPA 696 IMR, which will be equipped with Z-Drives, tunnelbow thrusters and azimuthing bow thrusters deliv-ered by Schottel, creates fully re-dundant engine rooms and thruster compartments and also results in reduced maintenance cost and im-proved station-keeping at offshore installations, thus signifi cantly in-

creasing crewmember safety. This has been GPA standard for all the GPA 600 and 200 series of offshore support vessels.

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Ten GPA 696 IMR Vessels for BOURBON

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GPA is further expanding its interna-tional focus after opening an offi ce in Shanghai, China in 2004, and has an-nounced the establishment of a Euro-pean subsidiary “Guido Perla Europe GmbH” (GPE GmbH) in Germany. GPE GmbH will initially handle the sales, marketing and PR function, as well as existing customer support. ”The strategic decision to further expand GPA into Europe supports our vision of being a truly global player,” says Inga Scholz, General Manager of GPE GmbH. “Europe accounts for a major share in the maritime industry and we believe it to be vital for us to have a direct presence in such a key mar-ket.”

Since the foundation in 1979, GPA has expanded its services to include Con-ceptual and Preliminary Design, Bid Packages and Regulatory Design, Sci-entifi c/Engineering Analysis, Feasibil-ity Studies, Production Engineering, Construction Management and Owner Representation, as well as Expert Wit-ness Services. While GPA’s clientele is mainly US based, the company also enjoys a loyal customer base in the Asian, South American and European maritime market. GPA’s extensive portfolio includes vessel types ranging from Platform Support Vessels (PSV), Fast Supply Vessels (FSV), Anchor

Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS), CNG Carriers, Tugs, Barges, Icebreak-ers, Cargo Vessels, Fast Pilot Boats, Ferries, Research Vessels, Fireboats, Navy Vessels, Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Cruise-, Excursion-, and Casino Ves-sels. In the late 80s and early 90s, GPA got engaged in the global expansion of fi shing vessel fl eets and provided ser-vices to companies such as Schichau Seebeckwerft AG in Bremerhaven, Germany, and Ulstein Hatloe AS in Ul-steinvik, Norway, a relationship that resulted in the largest U.S. fl agged factory trawler “Alaska Ocean”.

In the 90s, GPA’s focus shifted from fi shing vessel designs to providing services to the workboat and passen-ger vessel industry. GPA provided tug boat designs to major operators such as Crowley Maritime Corporation and Otto Candies and has consistently worked with different tug boat own-ers and shipyards to deliver a variety of designs. Casino vessels like the Ma-jestic Star, an innovative design at that time due to its enclosed bow, or paddle wheelers like the Empress of the North laid the foundation for long-lasting, prosperous relationships with shipyards such as Nichols Brothers Boat Builders or Bender Shipbuilding, one of the key shipyards in the construction of GPA-designed Offshore Vessels. GPA

has become especially well known as a result of high profi le successes with leading offshore industry players such as French Marine Services Provider Groupe Bourbon, Rigdon Marine, Trico Marine, and Tidewater. GPA’s offshore designs include the award-winning GPA 654 PSV, several versions of the GPA 670 PSV, the GPA 640 PSV, the GPA 254L AHTS, the recently ordered GPA 696 IMR, and several other designs. “We are proud to be associated with European key players such as Groupe Bourbon, considering them as one of our most prominent customers,” says Guido Perla, owner of GPA, GPA Shang-hai and GPE GmbH, “and we are ex-cited about further exploring the op-portunities in the European market. In June 2009, GPA is taking a new step and will be exhibiting at Nor-Shipping in Oslo after exhibiting at SMM 2008 in Hamburg for the very fi rst time. We are defi nitely looking forward to being part of the world’s largest Maritime Exhibitions and meeting new compa-nies and people at the shows.” Guido Perla Europe GmbH Westerwaldstrasse 1 56335 Neuhaeusel (by Koblenz)GermanyPhone: +49 (2620) 954987 Mobile: +1(206) 774 8274 Fax: +49 (2620) 954988Email: [email protected]: www.gpai.com

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GPA Opens European Subsidiary: Guido Perla Europe GmbH

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Production Engineering Provided for Double-Hull Chemi-cal Product Tanker Deckhouse

On January 24th, 2008. GPA was awarded a contract to provide pro-duction engineering, including a 3-D product model for lofting, piping, HVAC and electrical systems for the deckhouse of a 338,000 bbl double-hull chemical product tanker for Jamestown Metal Marine Sales of Boca Raton, FL.

Three shipyards, including Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, will construct three tankers for operation by AHL

Shipping Company, with Jamestown Metal Marine Sales supplying com-plete deckhouses and casings, while two other yards construct the hulls and machinery modules.

The production engineering phase for the deckhouse will begin imme-diately and is scheduled to be com-pleted at the end of June 2008.

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Two GPA 132 FSVs and Two GPA 150 FSVs for Brazil

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Siem Consub SA, a 100% owned subsidiary of Siem Offshore Inc., has entered into an agreement with Petrobras, the major Brazil-ian Oil & Gas company, to build two GPA 132 Fast Supply Vessels while DSND Consub SA ordered two GPA 150 Fast Supply Vessels, also to be operated by Petrobras.

The GPA 132 FSV, measuring 34.00 meters in overall length, will be equipped with a diesel direct drive system with a total horsepower of 4,200 BHP, consisting of three main diesel engines rated at 1,400 BHP each at 1,800 RPM. The vessels, certifi ed under ABS HSC CODE for

coastal operation of transporting 60 passengers at a cruise speed of 20 knots are destined to attend the expansion of the Brazilian Off-shore North-Eastern coast. The two GPA 132 FSVs are expected to commence service in the second quarter of 2010.

The GPA 150 FSV, measuring 50.00 meters in overall length, will also be equipped with a diesel direct drive system with a total horse-power of 7,200HP, consisting of four main diesel engines, as well as two 150HP bow tunnel thrust-ers, two 99kW auxiliary generators and one 350 kW shaft generator.

The GPA 150 FSV, capable of trans-porting 17,067gal of fuel oil car-go, 5,812gal of ships fuel oil and 17,173gal of potable water cargo, are also destined to attend the Brazilian Offshore North-eastern coast. The vessels will be built in Brazil, fl y the Brazilian Flag and will be carrying supplies and crew for oil platforms working in the oil fi elds of Petrobras.

Top/Bottom Left: 50-meter GPA 150 Fast Supply VesselBottom Right: 34-meter GPA 132 Fast Supply Vessel

In March 2008, GPA signed a con-tract with Todd Pacifi c Shipyards Corporation to provide the design of a new 144-Auto ferry, satisfying the design portion of a design-build contract that Todd Pacifi c Shipyard, in conjunction with its major sub-contractor J.M. Martinac Shipbuild-ing Corporation recently signed with Washington State Ferries. Washing-ton State has budgeted $342 million for the construction of up to four vessels, which are to be constructed under this design-build contract.

Each of the new ferries, measuring approximately 110 meters in overall

length and 25 meters in breadth, is intended to carry 1,500 passengers and 144 standard autos, and will in-corporate all of the latest USCG re-quirements for Safety and Security.

Detailed construction engineering for the fi rst ferry is expected to be-gin in early 2009. Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United States and the third largest in the world. The system consists of 28 vessels and 20 ferry terminals, transporting over 24 mil-lion passengers annually.

GPA’s relevant design experience

includes the SOLAS certifi ed passen-ger vessels M/V Empress of the North and M/V Coastal Queen, as well as the M/V Susitna, also known as the E-Craft, a high speed ferry capable of carrying 20 vehicles currently un-der construction at Alaska Ship & Drydock for the Offi ce of Naval Re-search. GPA also provided regulatory approval drawings and detailed con-struction engineering for the Pierce County vehicle ferry M/V Steilacoom II, built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and Todd Pacifi c Shipyard and was the Owner’s Naval Architect for the design and construction of the M/V Stikine vehicle ferry.

GPA Awarded Design Contract for 144-Auto Washington State Ferries

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“Chief Seattle” Fireboat Retrofi t for the City of Seattle

In 2007, GPA agreed to provide the design and construction administra-tion services for construction of a retrofi t of the Chief Seattle fi reboat for the Seattle Fire Department.

The Chief Seattle, built in 1985 and measuring 29.4 meters in length, was powered by a three-engine, three-shaft confi guration and is able to achieve 24 knots. The main priority of the retrofi t are the replacement of the main propulsion engines, re-ducing them from three to two drive engines, as well as a capacity in-crease of the fi re pumps to 10,000+ gpm, while the foam capacity will remain at its rate.

Furthermore, GPA’s design services include among other modifi cations the upgrade of the engine room ventilation system and the 12V DC electrical service panel, replace-ment of the AC electrical genera-tors, installation of a bow thruster, relocation of the foam storage tank

from foredeck to forward hold and the upgrade of the bilge system. The Chief Seattle will comply with ABS and Lloyds Firefi ghting II require-ments, as well as meet national Fire Protection Association 1925 Standard on Marine Firefi ghting Vessels.

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In June 2008, the “Knockout”, the last of the 10 GPA 654 PSVs owned by Rigdon Marine, was launched at Bol-linger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA.

The design of the DP2- and FFV1-certifi ed GPA 654 PSVs, measur-ing 58 meters in overall length, incorporates greater operating ef-fi ciency compared to similar sized vessels, increased cargo capacities resulting from locating propulsion generators to above main deck,

as well as reduced construction cost due to simplifi ed construction methods.

Destined to serve deepwater off-shore operations, the GPA 654 PSVs are capable of carrying 144 cubic meters of bulk material and 652 cubic meters of liquid mud in self-cleaning oval tanks. As a result of the vessel’s diesel-eletric propulsion confi guration, fuel effi ciency is in-creased, thus resulting in cost sav

ings, lower emissions and higher re-liability. The vessels are equipped with one 435 kW main and two 1,235 kW diesel generators, one 843 kW-fi xed and two 843 kW azimuthing L-Drives, two 560 kW bow tunnel thrusters, as well as one 113 kW emergency generator.

In addition to the reduced construc-tion cost and fuel effi ciency, the owner benefi ts, as with all GPA PSV designs, from the highest safety standards and comfort levels, which allows offshore operations to be conducted without risk to the health or security of crewmembers.

The GPA 654 PSV is currently the smallest of the GPA Platform Sup-port Vessel series, which ranges in size from 58 meters to 100 meters in overall length.

GPA 654 PSV Ten-Vessel Series Completed in 2008

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Left: “First and Ten”, the fi rst of the GPA 654 PSV Series.Bottom Left: “First and Ten” Launch.Bottom Right:”Knockout” Launch, the last of the GPA 654 PSV Series.

In July 2007, GPA announced that the company is providing the design to Sea NG Corp. located in Calgary, Canada, for two additional versions of the Coselle Compressed Natural Gas CNG carrier, based on a similar design which was approved by ABS in September 2006 for construction and will primarily be engaged on in-ternational voyages.

“CNG carriers are a cost effective, reliable and safe alternative to the traditional ways of transporting nat-ural gas via subsea pipelines or Liq-uefi ed Natural Gas (LNG) carriers,” Dan Koch, Vice President of Engi-neering, says. “When circumstances allow it, pipelines provide the best option for transporting gas over short distances, while Liquefi ed Natural Gas carriers offer various advan-tages for large quantities of natural gas to be transported over long dis-tances. With the innovative concept of the Coselle CNG Carriers, which utilize Coselles, a new technology consisting of large coils of pipes wound into a cylindrical storage container to contain compressednatural gas, gas producers are being

offered an economically optimal solution for the transportation of moderate volumes of natural gas over medium distances. Thus, the Coselle CNG carrier is the fi rst method supporting this segment of the marine gas transportation market that is not economically served by pipelines or LNG ships.”

The original 118-meter CNG car-rier, for which GPA completed the design in 2006, will have a capac-ity of 50 mmsCF (million standard cubic feet) in 16 Coselles. The Co-selles are arranged in four equally sized stacks, each four high, in a fully enclosed and inerted cargo house on the main deck. A major advantage of the Coselle system is that it requires minimal onshore facilities due to the ability to load and discharge gas at simple portside facilities not requiring liquefi ca-tion and regasifi cation equipment, which greatly reduce environmen-tal, land-use and fi nancial concerns.

The vessel, which under ABS will be classifi ed as +A1 Com-pressed Natural Gas Carrier, E,

+AMS, +ACCU, +APS, UWILD and can accommodate 11 crew members, will be equipped with two azimuth-ing Z-Drive propulsion systems and one bow tunnel thruster.

The two additional versions will dif-ferentiate themselves from the orig-inal 118-meter CNG carrier mainly in size, and therefore natural gas capacity. One of the two designs measures 204 meters in length, ac-commodates 20 crew members, and will be equipped with 84 Coselles, providing a combined natural gas capacity of 250 mmsCF. The third GPA CNG version will measure 141 meters in length, accommodate 11 crewmembers, and have the capac-ity to carry 75 mmsCF in 25 Coselles, which will be arranged in fi ve stacks of fi ve Coselles each.

“The CNG Carriers will provide the market with a safe, reliable and cost effective method to tranport natural gas by sea and also de-liver natural gas to underserved markets,” Dan Koch concludes.

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GPA’s Provides Design For Economically Optimal Natural Gas Carrier

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The CNG Carriers are a cost effecitve, reliable and safe alternative to the traditional ways of transporting natural gas via subsea pipelines or Liquefi ed Natural Gas Carriers.

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In March 2008, Zhejiang Shipyard in China launched the “Bourbon Himalia”, the fourth and last ves-sel of the GPA 670 MKII PSV Special Products series owned by French marine services provider Bourbon Offshore. The 70-meter GPA 670 MKII Special Products vessels are equipped with three 1,825 kW main diesel gen-erators, two 2,000 kW open-water propeller Z-Drive units, as well as two 746 kW tunnel bow thrusters, and one 170 kW emergency gen-erator. The use of environmentally friendly diesel-electric propulsion results in excellent fuel effi ciency, as well as lower operating cost for the owner.

In addition to the fuel effi ciency of the vessel and competitive pric-ing for the GPA 670 PSV series, of which Bourbon is now successfully operating fourteen vessels, the

design provides the owner with an excellent return of investment. By applying the highest safety stan-dards and comfort levels, offshore operations are being conducted without risk to the health or secu-rity of crewmembers, thus provid-ing maximum dependability.

The GPA 670 MKII Special Products will primarily be engaged in the transport of stores, materials and equipment to offshore installations in tropical areas and distinguishes itself from other platform support vessels mainly due to its ability to carry approximately 170 m3 of spe-cial products such as methanol in specially designed tanks located in the aft end of the vessel. Further-more, the DP2- and FFV1-certifi ed vessel, which can accommodate 23 crewmembers, also provides the capability to carry 255 m3 of bulk material, as well as 1,083 m3 of liquid products.

“Bourbon Hamos”, the fi rst of the four GPA 670MKII Special Products PSVs.

GPA 670 MKII Special Products PSV Series Completed

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Two GPA 640 PSVs for Trico Marine

In 2007, Trico Marine Services or-dered two of the well-proven GPA 640 Platform Support Vessels.

Each of the DP2-certifi ed vessels, measuring 64 meters in length, will employ three diesel-powered gen-erators, including two 1,825 kW generators powered by 16-cylinder Cummins QSK60 D(M) engines and one 910 kW generator powered by a Cummins KTA38 D(M) engine.

This engine confi guration has dem-onstrated excellent fl exibility and fuel savings as one or more of the generators can be shut down for stand-by or slower moving opera-tions such as seismic or cable laying that are often required of this type of vessel.

The vessel’s outstanding fuel effi -ciency and lower operating cost for the owner combined with competi-tive pricing results in an excellent return on investment.

A distinctive feature of the GPA 640 PSV, which currently are be-ing constructed at Bender Ship-building & Repair Co. in Mobile, Alabama, is an additional deck level that provides increased accommo-dation for client personnel, mak-ing the vessel attractive for global

deployment, including specialized disciplines such as subsea, seismic and ROV applications. Placing great importance on crewmember secu-rity and comfort, GPA applied the highest safety standards to the de-sign of the GPA 640 PSV.

In 2005, ten vessels of the same GPA 640 PSV design ordered by Trico Marine were constructed at Bender Shipbuilding & Repair in Mobile, Alabama, for Rigdon Marine and are currently serving the Gulf of Mexico shelf and deepwater production markets.

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Kvichak Pilot Boat Launched

Kvichak Marine, a Seattle-Based de-signer and builder of aluminum ves-sels, has launched the M/V Colum-bia, a Fast Pilot Boat for which GPA provided Total Production Engineer-ing for the construction of the hull, piping, propulsion, outfi tting and electrical systems.

The Pilot Boat, measuring 22 meters in length, is an all welded alumi-num monohull of signifi cant dead-rise with a double chine. The vessel is designed as an all-weather pilot launch and will provide exceptional sea-keeping, a comfortable ride, and excellent performance in the plan-ing regime, where sea and weather conditions allow.

The vessel is self-righting and is equipped with twin-engine propul-sion with excellent all round visibil-ity, an aft mounted wheelhouse, an energy absorbing fender system and a large clear deck layout.

The vessel is owned and operated by the Columbia River Bar Pilots, a

group of twenty pilots providing pi-lotage services for vessels in the low-er Columbia River, including a wide variety of vessel sizes from 100 foot tugs through 1,100 foot tankers and various types including bulk carriers, container ships, auto carriers, log ships and any other vessels request-ing our services.

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Construction for 54 GPA 254L AHTS Vessels Commenced

In 2007, French Marine Servic-es Provider Bourbon Offshore expanded a previous order placed in 2006 for 26 GPA 254L Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels by 28 additional identi-cal vessels.

The fi rst series of GPA 254L AHTS vessels, measuring 59.78m in over-all and 57.34m in BP length, is cur-rently under construction at Dayang City Shipyard in China. The follow on vessels will be built at the new Zhejiang facility in Ningbo.

While this tug’s characteristics also make it an excellent supply vessel for deepwater offshore operations, Bourbon principally intends the ves-sel to be used for the replacement market operating in the continental offshore arena. The design of this modern D2-and FIFI1- certifi ed off-shore AHTS is accompanied by sev-eral benefi ts and will set new op-eration mode in anchor handling.

Due to GPA’s diesel-electric propul-sion confi guration, fuel effi ciency is increased, allowing the customer to profi t from cost savings, lower emissions and higher reliability. The diesel-electric concept eliminates drive shafts and the main engines are moved from below deck, result-ing in a signifi cant increase to be-low-deck cargo capacities.

Dynamic Positioning Class 2 creates full redundancy of major compo-nents, and improves station-keep-ing at offshore installations, thus signifi cantly decreasing safety con-cerns.

The confi guration of the diesel-electric propulsion system, with three main engines and three Z-Drives, creates full redundancy off all major propulsion components, thus allowing operation on two en-gines and two Z-Drives instead, re-sults in an ease of maintenance on major propulsion components and increased reliability.

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The fi rst of 54 GPA 254L AHTS under construction at Dayan City Shipyard in the Spring of 2008.

New GPA Employees 2007/2008

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Rob Bryant, Sr. Electrical Designer

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS • 1971 - Bachelor of Science, Sociology, University of Texas• 1970 - Undergraduate, Physics, Fort Hays State, Hays, KS

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE• Senior Electrical Designer for Kvichak Marine, Seattle, WA 3/2006 - 12/2007• Senior Electrical Designer for Bryant Design, Seattle, WA, 3/2003 - 3/2006• Senior Electrical Designer for Washington State Ferries, Seattle, WA, 9/1989 - 3/2003 • Electrical Designer for Portlock Engineering, Seattle WA, 8/1988 - 9/1989• Electrical Service Manager for Harris Electric, Dutch Harbor, AK, 3/1986 - 8/1988• Marine Power & Equipment, Electronics Tech, Seattle WA, 8/1979 - 3/1986• US Air Force, Avionics Tech F-111, 12/1971 - 12/1977

Michael Minnig, Sr. Naval Architect

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS• 2006 - Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering / State of Washington.• 2001 - Master of Science, Ocean Engineering / Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA.• 1998 - Bachelor of Science, Maritime Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE • Naval Architect for Washington State Ferries, Seattle, WA, 3/2007 - 5/2008• Technical Manager for Elliott Bay Design Group, Seattle, WA, 10/2001 - 3/2007• Structural Engineer for Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, MS, 7/1998 - 10/2001

Brandi Rose, Receptionist

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS• 2007 - Gov. John R. Rogers High School, Puyallup, WA• Currently Pierce Community College ,Puyallup, WA / Associates Degree• Planning on transferring to the University of Washington in 2009 for Architecture or Business/Marketing Degree

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Clint Bryner, Electrical Designer - Whidbey Island, WA

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCENichols Brothers Boat Builder, Whidbey Island, WA 1984 - 2007• 1984 – Grinder • 1985 – Ship Fitter• 1990 – Journeyman Ship Fitter / Electrical Department• 1992 – Lead Electrical Position• 1994 - Electrical Forman Position

Eric Peterson, Mechanical Engineer

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS• 1999 - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University• PE Candidate - WA State Department of Licensing

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE• Product Development Engineer for US Marine (Bayliner), Arlington, WA 12/1999 - 04/2005• Systems Integration Engineer for US Marine (Bayliner), Arlington, WA 04/2006 - 06/2006• Lead Marine Engineer for Nordic Tugs Inc., Burlington, WA, 06/2006 - 05/2008

Leila Tahvildari, Naval Architect

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS• 2006 - Bachelor of Science, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering / University of New Orleans• 2008 - Master of Science in Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering / University of New Orleans

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE• MiNO Marine, New Orleans, LA, 6/2007 to 5/2008 • Bennett & Associates, New Orleans, LA, 11/2006 to 5/2007

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The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Pacifi c Northwest Golf CupJuly 12, 2008

GPA recently placed 3rd at the 6th annual SNAME PNW Golf Tournament at the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club in British Columbia. As the fi rst full team from Seattle to make the trek north for the Tournament, team mem-bers - Dan Koch, Bob Koch, Curtis Button, and Hap Richards (of Foss Shipyard) -scored 6 under par. Curtis Button had the shot of the day on Hole 14 to chip in for “Eagle” and Dan Koch won the longest drive competitiong on the 18th Hole.

Carl August ErberBorn on June 18, 2008

From Left to Right: Hap Richard, Curtis Button, Dan Koch, Bob Koch

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“KNOCKOUT”, the last of the ten GPA 654 PSVs launched in June 2008 at Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. for Rigdon Marine.

Photo Courtesy of Ray Broussard, Maritime New Media, Inc.