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1st Quarter 2014 Volume 4 Number 1 12 ‘Prius’ of the Sea 16 Cruise Beyond Compliance 32 The Crowley Way 42 The Evolution 50 Optimize Your Fleet Reducing operating costs by saving energy is a concept that has moved from discussion to action in shipping circles. By Robert Kunkel The global cruise industry quietly takes a prime mover role in maritime scrubber technology, which is smart business. By Barry Parker Tom Crowley, Jr. candidly explores the evolution of his namesake company, including the impact of the shale oil and gas revolution. By Greg Trauthwein As ship classifi cation continues to redefi ne itself, MPRO sought in- sight from those that are driving the change. By Greg Trauthwein Early adopters use performance monitoring and condition-based tools to cut costs, control maintenance and increase effi ciencies. By Patricia Keefe Maritime Professional 1Q 2014 | www.MaritimeProfessional.com ON THE COVER Crowley Maritime Corporation is the epitome of energy transport in and around the United States, and its ubiquitous leader Tom Crowley, Jr., is the natural cover story for this, our Energy edition. Read how the shale oil and gas revolution literally helped to change Crowley’s business overnight. p. 32 Cr owley Maritime Corporation Nor ther n Lights ESRG Cr owley Maritime Corporation AIDA DNV GL 2 | Maritime Professional | 1Q 2014 MP Q1 2014 1-17.indd 2 2/27/2014 12:24:04 PM
