Archive for July, 2006

Wave Dispersion Technologies (WDT) Small Craft Intrusion Barriers™ Will Play Future Role in Deterring Waterborne Small Craft Terrorist Attacks Utilizing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Wave Dispersion Technologies Addresses FY 2006 Port Security Grants for Buffer Zone Protection Program

Summit, NJ –July 18, 2006 – Wave Dispersion Technologies (WDT) http://www.whisprwave.com, a global leader in maritime security, reports on recent developments in port security relating to current FY 2006 Port Security Grants for prevention and detection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The FY 2006 Port Security Grants totalling $168mm were announced on July 6 and are scheduled to close on August 4. Wave Dispersion Technologies (WDT) Small Craft Intrusion Barriers™ offer a proven solution to addressing IED’s delivered via small craft.

The company currently has contracts with several US and foreign ports for its patented floating water security barrier technology. In addition WDT has developed and is continuing to develop several product variations with applications for both port security, wave attenuation and beach erosion.

The Grants, under “Homeland Security – Preparedness Port Security Grant Program for Critical National Seaports” represent new potential business for WDT. Dennis G Smith CEO stated, “The Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Tampa were awarded funding in prior grant rounds for the installation of Small Craft Intrusion Barriers™ (SCIB™) and selected the WhisprWave® SCIB™ as part of their buffer zone protection plan. Given the preference noted in the grant description for IED’s delivered via small craft and our success with previous grants, we want to alert the port security community that we are available to help support, with actual installation experience, any port currently applying for a FY 2006 Port Security Grant.”

Further details on the grants are discussed on the Port Security, Maritime Security, and Homeland Security Blog: http://www.whisprwave.com/2006/07/fy-2006-infrastructure-protection.html – The Global Leader in Maritime Homeland Port Security Barrier & Buoy Protection Systems

Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. (WDT) has developed the patented WhisprWave® floating articulated breakwater technology to afford erosion control protection to shoreline beaches, coastal marinas, anchorages, and other areas subject to destructive erosion wave / wake forces. The WhisprWave® barrier designs are currently installed, being demonstrated or being reviewed by many US Agencies including but not limited to the US Army Corps of Engineers “USACE”, US Navy “USN”, US Coast Guard “USCG”, US Army “USA” and US Bureau of Reclamation “USBR” for applications that range from Homeland Security / Force Protection to Beach Erosion Protection to Marina Wave & Wake Protection.

WhisprWave® breakwater technology has wide ranging maritime applications from erosion control to homeland security. The Company has been developing the technology for several years and holds 8 Domestic and International Patents for the WhisprWave®’s unique design and utility, with an additional 20 patents pending.

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The Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved $2.9 million for floating security barriers at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex.

The barriers are 5,000 feet each with a total coverage of 10,000 feet, and will be placed at strategic locations around the port during periods of heightened security.

The Small Craft Intrusion Barrier (SCIB) was invented, commercialized, and is manufactured in the U.S. by Wave Dispersion Technologies, a global leader in maritime security. The SCIB creates a floating line of demarcation and exclusion zone for maritime force protection, and was designed for the most adverse marine conditions including winds of 100 miles per hour.

Funding for the project comes from the Transportation Security Administration Port Security Grant Funds.

The Port of LA has received a total of $26.6 million in TSA Port Security Grants.

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FY 2006 Port Security Grants Announced (Full Announcement)

Following risk-based national port security priorities, the FY 2006 PSGP will place a strong emphasis on prevention and detection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Of great concern are IEDs delivered via small craft, underwater and in vehicles on ferries. In addition, projects that demonstrate enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (e.g., access control/standardized credentialing, command and control, communications and enhanced intelligence sharing and analysis) will also receive preference under the FY 2006 PSGP.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-06-OGT-056-1378
Posted Date: Jul 06, 2006
Creation Date: Jul 06, 2006
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 04, 2006 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained in the Application Checklist of the Program Guidelines and Application Kit.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 04, 2006 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained in the Application Checklist of the Program Guidelines and Application Kit.
Archive Date: Sep 03, 2006
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)

Category Explanation: Homeland Security – Preparedness
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Estimated Total Program Funding: $168,052,500
Award Ceiling: $168,052,500
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number: 97.056 — Port Security Grant Program for Critical National Seaports
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Nearly $400 million in infrastructure protection grants will be awarded to seaports, mass transit systems, chemical plants, rail systems and other critical facilities by September, the Department of Homeland Security has announced.

The money is intended for developing sustainable, risk-based, critical infrastructure security initiatives for threats that could have devastating impacts, DHS Undersecretary for Preparedness George Foresman said in a news release.

The funding includes $168 million for seaports; $136 million for mass transit systems; $48 million for “buffer zone protection,” including nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums and arenas; and $25 million for chemical sector facilities. The rest will go for buses, passenger rail and highway security.

The grant application process began yesterday and will conclude in 30 days.