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Printed in U.S.A. 14 Legal Beat 25 Vessel Design 34 Products 34 Employment Guide 32 Advertising Index 35 Vessels for Sale 37 Marine Marketplace

On the Cover: Ferryboat Guy V. Molinari arrived in New York last September featuring the first ever with three levels of open deck space on the ends. (Photo by Don Sutherland)

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Features 14 Divers’ Exception?

James P. Nader and Rudolph F. Lehrer review how divers’ rights under the Jones Act continue to depend on jurisdiction. 22 Deepwater Update

The Key to the Coast Guard’s curent and future readiness is obtaining the right capabilities. With the implementation of the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater System, modern- ization and transformation will meet those strategic goals. -By Gordon I. Peterson 26 Welcome to New York

There’s a new New Yorker in town and Don Sutherland was on hand to profile its arrival. The latest resident, built by

Marinette Marine, comes with a $40M price tag. 22 20 6

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