Marine News, April 2006

<BODY> <div> Why Catamaran? IT’S JUST BETTER! 20’-45’ Aluminum; Engines OB, IB, IO, Jet; We use USCG T-boat, ABS, ABYC standards; Patented and Patent-Pending Technology; Commercial, Military, Government 419.625.0123 Sandusky, Ohio GS.07F.0620N sales@missionmarine.com www.MISSIONMARINE.com Circle 234 on Reader Service Card 4 Crowley Christens ATB 10 McAllister Tugs Respond to Emergency 14 Q&A: Upi Kamal 41 OTC 2006: Spotlight on New Technology Publisher John C. O’Malley jomalley@marinelink.com Associate Publisher Greg Trauthwein trauthwein@marinelink.com Managing Editor Jennifer Rabulan rabulan@marinelink.com Contributing Editors 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 Marketing Coordinator Jocelyn Pearring pearring@marinelink.com Circulation Kathleen Hickey 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 $29.00 for one year; $45.00 for two years. Send your check to: MarineNews, 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010. For more information call Rhoda Morgan at (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271; morgan@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: Stern view of the new crew/supply boat Fast Tempo, emphasizing the rear cargo deck and the growing importance of the cargo carrying ability of these speedy vessels. See story page 38. April 2006 • No. 4 Vol. 15 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 18 Another Milestone Delivery of the 98-ft. Edward J. Moran marks a milestone in the long-successful relationship between Washburn & Doughty and Moran. — by Don Sutherland 28 Global Neighbor Damen Shipyards has expanded its boatbuilding prowess around the globe. 38 ECO Shifts into High Gear With the drilling doldrums over in the Gulf of Mexico, Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) is positioned to fulfill the demand for high-quality, deepwater capable vessels. — by Larry Pearson 18 28 38 17 Legal Beat 28 Directory: Deck Machinery 46 Ship's Store 47 Employment Guide 48 Advertising Index 51 Vessels for Sale 53 Marine Marketplace APRIL MN2006 1(1-8).qxd 4/10/2006 3:24 PM Page 2 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>