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ApRIL 2014 VOL. 119, NO. 4
15 departments 2 eDiTorial Seattle’s maritime heritage runs deep
6 inlanD waTerways Candor on carp
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Tidewater Barge Lines has ordered three new tugs from VIgor Fab. The tugs will help the operator meet growing demand
features 19 offshore
Thought leadership
Q&A with Hornbeck Offshore Services, Chairman, President & CEO, Todd Hornbeck
25 spoTlighT
raising the bar
At the center of Harley Marine’s growth is its safety, quality and environmental management systems
31 Tugs & barges
a river of change
Tidewater Barge Lines grows to meet demand on Columbia and Snake Rivers
36 show preview
Marine log’s Tugs & barges 2014 Conference & expo’
Keynote address will be delivered by Harley Marine Services’ Deborah Franco
39 ergonoMiCs
Designing a seaworthy control room console
Ergonomics, durability, flexibility, and aesthetics should be considered in the design of a successful control room
41 Design
weighty matters
Cutting vessel weight can lead to an increase in operational efficiency reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction
8 upDaTe • Maersk Supply orders next generation cable layer • Schumer pushes for New York ferry funding • BP gets back into the lease game • New Washington State ferry christened at Vigor 16 washingTon President’s budget request wants USCG to do more with less 45 newsMakers Washington State Ferries’ David Moseley announces retirement
46 TeCh news Rolls-Royce to power first gas tugs for Asia
48 ConTraCTs
43 Training
Gunderson Marine delivers 300 ft Prometheus to Ulysses, LLC
Two separate styles of maritime training—hands-on and online e-learning—help mariners stay up-to-date with the latest maritime regulations and technology
52 shipbuilDing hisTory
Trends in training
The H-class submarines
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