Marine News, August 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 225 on Reader Service Card 4 USCG Patrol Boats Scuttled 6 Moose Awarded Contract 7 T&T Bisso Respond to BP Thunderhorse 8 MarAd Announces New RRF Contracts 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 Sales Administration Manger 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 Senior Vice President, Sales Rob Howard howard@marinelink.com - Tel: 561-732-4368; Fax: 561-732-6984 Senior Vice President, Sales Brett W. Keil bkeil@marinelink.com - Tel: 561-732-1185; Fax: 561-732-6984 Vice President of Sales Lucia Annunziata annunziata@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 Nicole Sullivan at (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271; sullivan@marinelink.com POSTMASTER Time Value Expedite MarineNews is 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: The site on a platform in the East Cameron Block is one of more than 50 cell sites that serve as the backbone of the newly installed PetroCom cell network. August 2005 • No. 8 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 20 Cellular Giant PetroCom has engineered and installed the first all digital cellu- lar communication network in the Gulf of Mexico. – By Larry Pearson 27 Explosive Spectacle Roving reporter Don Sutherland, who had the best seat in the house for Macy’s annual 4th of July display, profiles the first family of fireworks. 34 S.M.A.R.T. Training MPT’s Simulation for Maritime Assessment Research and Train- ing Center was custom designed to feature a multi-million dollar simulation center. 13 27 34 14 Legal Beat 17 Dredge Report 20 Communications 39 Products 40 Advertising Index 41 Employment Guide 42 Vessels for Sale 45 Marine Marketplace AUGUSTMN2005 1(1-8).qxd 8/3/2005 3:28 PM Page 2 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>