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On the Cover: Bourbon CEO Jacques Cheauteauviex, recently announced plans to expand the company’s offshore and tug fleet, with the intent to invest approximately $1.8 billion in new boats.

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FEATURES 16 Bourbon Expands

Bourbon has launched an aggressive expansion plans targeting the offshore market, with the intent to build many new state-of- the-art Offshore Service vessels. 18 Combat Craft Report

MACC 2006, set for June in Norfolk, Va., will provide the stage for the constantly evolving combat craft sector. The latest trends in combat crafts are highlighted in the Combat Craft Annual. 27 Phoenix Rising

The 54-year old tugboat, Dorothy Elizabeth, formerly named

Gotham, has a storied history, but even more potential. — by Don Sutherland 16 19 27 12 Legal Beat 34 Directory 38 Ship's Store 39 Employment Guide 40 Advertising Index 43 Vessels for Sale 44 Marine Marketplace

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