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if EDITOR'S NOTE T echnology and the maritime industry, at times, seem strange bedfel-lows. While a number of advances on the vessel design and equip-ment fronts have been made in recent years, some owners and oper- ators are reluctant to invest in new systems, opting for the business-as-usual course, unless forced, by new legislation, to change. The tanker industry is one such segment that has been required to adopt innovative technological solutions, under intense public and industry scruti- ny. While the safe transport of oil is the norm, it takes only one incident to give the industry a long-lasting black eye. This month's Tanker Technology report, from David Tinsley, examines recent efforts by shipbuilders to integrate the latest technological means to ensure the optimum design and build of safe and efficient ships. Coverage starts on page 38. On the new design front, Hvide, Elliott Bay Design Group and Halter Marine have teamed up to build a new design Ship Docking Module. Touted by Erik Hvide as "the first major break- through in tugboat design in nearly 100 years," the vessel features twin Z-drives and will cost approximately $4.8 million to build. This story is a part of this month's Offshore/Shallow Draft coverage, which starts on page 54. Two articles which appear separately this month, but actually go hand-in-hand, are the Ship Repair Guide (pg. 32) and the Coatings & Corrosion Control Review (pg. 65). These two sections graphically illustrate how prudent management of vessel maintenance schedules contribute to long- term life and productivity. Lastly, I would like to welcome aboard David Tinsley as MR/EN's contributing Technical Editor. Many of you may be familiar with Mr. Tinsleys work, as he has spent more than 20 years in marine publishing. This tenure has included stints as Deputy Editor o/~Fairplay Intl. and as Editor o/Lloyd's Ship Manager. His presence on staff is exciting, and his editorial insights should prove to be an invaluable resource to MR/EN's 30,000+ readers. Gregory R. Trauthwein, Editorial Director Please contact me with any comments regarding the publication and/or news leads at: tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271; or e-mail: trauthwein@marinelink.com. COMING NEXT MONTH IN Maritime Reporter... > GERMAN MARITIME REVIEW: Shipbuilders and equipment suppliers respond to challenges with market-driven, technologically advanced solutions. • SHALLOW DRAFT ANNUAL: A focus on trends in the North American inland, coastal and Great Lakes waterways markets. MARINE ELECTRONICS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT REVIEW: Technical Editor David Tinsley's feature article wi II be accompa- nied by reviews of recently introduced equipment. PLUS: SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS MARITIME REPORTER & ENGINEERING NEWS Editorial & Executive Offices 118 E. 25th St., NY, NY 10010 Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-6271; e-mail: mren@marinelink.com PUBLISHERS Charles P. 0'Malley John E. 0'Malley John C. 0'Malley EDITORIAL Vice President/Editorial Director Gregory R. Trauthwein MarineLink Webmaster Dan Maniotis Senior Editor Bridget Murphy Associate Editor Nina D. Miller Editorial Intern Anthony Besada International Editor Alan Thorpe Technical Editor David Tinsley Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates MARKETING Marketing Manager Lois A. Stiglmeier Marketing Assistant Colleen R. Bennett PRODUCTION Production Manager Danielle DiSessa Asst. Production Manager S. Erica Kim CIRCULATION Grculation Manager Dale L. Barnett ADVERTISING SALES Regional Sales Manager Lucia Annunziata Regional Sales Manager Christopher Goldsholl Regional Sales Manager Jean M. Vertucci Classified Sales Representative Carrie Rivera INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS Charles E. Keil, Vice President 980 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 206-19, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Telephone: +561-368-1021; Fax: +561-368-1161 U.S. GULF COAST James N. McClintock Simpson Corporate Park, Indigo House, Suite A, 206 South Tyler Street, Covington, La. 70433 Telephone: (504) 893-5099; Fax: (504) 893-5024 Advertising Sales Information Telephone: +212-477-6700 6 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
