The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical information on small boats and craft between government agencies and the maritime community. Information on new technologies and product innovations—as well as updates on Army and Navy service craft, Coast Guard and Navy patrol boats, Marine Corps expeditionary craft, Naval Special Warfare craft, and homeland security and public safety vessels operated by federal, state, and local agencies—is highlighted through chaired technical presentations, agency and industry displays, and in-water demonstrations.

Since its founding in 1998, MACC has served as a primary venue for sharing knowledge and lessons learned among the organizations that develop, acquire, or operate small boats and craft. Attendees include representatives from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and state and local agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and rescue departments that operate on the nation’s waterways. Conference sessions have explored topics including requirements generation, boat and craft design, acquisition processes, maintenance and repair practices, logistics and training, and technology development and integration. This ongoing exchange promotes collaboration, efficient use of resources, and best-value capabilities for all end-user communities operating small boats and craft in support of national and maritime security