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September 2010 contents Marine Technology Reporter • Volume 53 • Number 7 CEO Interview 14 Bob Black, CEO, Seebyte Bob Black was recently appointed CEO of Edinburgh-based Seebyte. MTR caught up with Black for insights on his company and the challenges ahead. by Greg Trauthwein Eye on Design 18 Underwater Motion Measurement System A new underwater motion measurement system shows promise. by Reinier Bergevoet Ocean Observation 26 U.S. IOOS Update The push towards expanding the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) continues full speed ahead. by Zdenka Willis Offshore Deepwater 32 Brazil v. West Africa Similarities and differences in Pre-Salt Areas offshore two promising areas, Brazil and West Africa. by Claudio Paschoa Pictured on the cover is Oceanic Vega a new seismic research vessel built by Ulstein Verft. Page 8 Pictured in the background is an example of Rift and Continental Drift, helpful in comparing the subsea structure and viability of pre-salt offshore oil and gas fields offshore Brazil and offshore W. Africa. Page 32 2 MTR September 2010 (Photo cour tesy T ony Hall)
