it's amazing watching you guys get going with a bunch of roughs and then slowly getting your head into the nature of the client's business ... you have a great job. and you must be mentalists!
i don't think a badge or patch look will work as a central graphic here ... it's a bit hackneyed in this business but it will be really neat to see where you head next.
we're a mouthful here with "managing the waterway" and "cruising guides and electronic charting" so tight typography and a central, relevant and intuitively GREAT graphic will be much appreciated.
like you did with clearspace, gray homes, berkel, big foot print, and our it guys.
we're really looking forward to seeing more of your concepts and variations!
please let us know anything we can do to help you and thank you for all of your hard work.