Marine News, March 2005

<BODY> <div> We Use: ? USCG T-boat, ABS, ABYC Standards ? Patented Technology We Specialize In: ? Multi-Mission ? Homeland Security ? Base Protection ? Coastal Warfare ? Force Protection ? Covert Operations ? EOD ? Special Operations ? Harbor Patrol ? Military Amazing Ride and Stability 419.625.0123 | GS.07F.0620N | Sandusky, Ohio www.MISSIONMARINE.com Inquire About Our New 8 ½’ Beam Hulls ? National Defense ? Firefighting ? Patrol/Law Enforcement ? SAR ? Push/Tow ? General Purpose ? Special Purpose ? RIB ? Supply/Utility/Work ? Oil Spill Recovery ? Crew/Dive/Ferry ? Research ? Survey 20’-45’ Aluminum Engines OB, IB, IO, Jet Career Opportunities Available Circle 239 on Reader Service Card 4 Bollinger to Build Two for Bouchard 6 Sonsub Contracts New 280-ft. Vessel 7 Bay-Houston Towing Buys Tractor Tug 8 AWO Names New Regional VPs Publisher John C. O’Malley jomalley@marinelink.com Associate Publisher Greg Trauthwein trauthwein@marinelink.com Managing Editor Jennifer Rabulan rabulan@marinelink.com Contributing Editors James Nader Larry Pearson Don Sutherland Production Manager/Graphic Designer John Guzman guzman@marinelink.com Asst. Production Manager Irina Tabakina tabakina@marinelink.com Classified Ad Sales Dale Barnett barnett@marinelink.com Manager, Information Services Tina Veselov veselov@marinelink.com Manager, Accounting Services Esther Rothenberger rothenberger@marinelink.com Manager, Public Relations Mark O’Malley momalley@marinelink.com Circulation mncirc@marinelink.com Manager, Information Technology Vladimir Bibik bibik@marinelink.com Vice President of Sales Lucia Annunziata annunziata@marinelink.com National Sales Manager Rob Howard howard@marinelink.com - Tel: 561-732-4368; Fax: 561-732-6984 North American Sales Manager Brett W. Keil bkeil@marinelink.com - Tel: 561-732-1185; Fax: 561-732-6984 Sales Assistant Nicole Sullivan sullivan@marinelink.com Managing Director, International Sales Tony Stein stein@marinelink.com 12 Braehead, Bo’ness, W. Lothian EH51 OBZ Scotland - Tel: +44-1506-822240; Fax: +44-1506-828085 Vice President, International Operations Charles E. Keil ckeil@marinelink.com - Tel: 561-732-0312; Fax: 561-732-8063 TO SUBSCRIBE: Subscriptions to MarineNews (12 issues per year) are available for $23.00 for one year; $38.00 for two years. Send your check to: MarineNews, 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010. For more information call Kristen O’Malley at (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271; omalley@marinelink.com POSTMASTER Time Value Expedite MarineNewsis published monthly, 12 times a year by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc., 118 East 25th Street, New York, N.Y. 10160-1062. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any misprints or claims and actions taken by advertisers. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising. Contents of this pub- lication either in whole or in part may not be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MarineNews 118 East 25th Street, New York, N.Y. 10160- 1062 MarineNewsis published monthly by Maritime Activity Reports Inc. Periodicals Postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices. Canada Post International Publications Mail Product (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 0970700. Printed in U.S.A. On the Cover: If it weren't for the water, you'd think you were in a taxi. Story begins on pg. 26 (Photo by Don Sutherland) March 2005 • No. 3 Vol. 14 MarineNews News ISSN#1087-3864 USPS#013-952 Florida: 215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 tel: (561) 732-1659; fax: (561) 732-6984 New York: 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010 tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271 www.marinelink.com Founded in 1914 MarineNews Features 17 Reality Training The introduction of Calhoon MEBA’s new simulator suite exemplifies its ongoing advancements and technological evolution. -By Jennifer Rabulan 22 The World’s Busiest Tug? The Miss Nari is the permanent power source for the River Explorer and is seldom detached from the barges. It logs more hours on the inland waterway system than any other tug in the nation. -By Larry Pearson 26 NY’s New Taxi Driver New York Water Taxi’s compact, bright yellow, checker- board boats are considered the new kids on the block. In a busy market, NYWT seems to be aiming for the next level. -By Don Sutherland 25 22 17 10 Legal Beat 13 Inland Insights 40 Advertising Index 41 Products 42 Employment Guide 43 Vessels for Sale 45 Marine Marketplace TOC MARCH05.qxd 3/3/2005 5:16 PM Page 1 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>