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services. “With the addition of Donjon Shipbuilding,

Donjon is hopeful to take advantage of the repair and new construction needs of the Great Lakes marine communi- ty. While slow over the last few years, all indications are that the Great Lakes marine needs are beginning to pick- up.” Mobro Marine, Inc. is a marine equipment compa- ny serving mainly U.S. contractors from the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. These mainly consist of bridge builders, pile drivers and U.S. contractors working abroad and in the Caribbean.

Mobro Marine President John Rowland said “Business has steadily slowed down in the 2010 market, especially in our crane rental department.” However, he said his tugs and barges have maintained steady work and he foresees an increase in business in all aspects of the company.

Rowland pointed to emerging markets in the Caribbean and opportunities in port expansions and construction.

He said there is an increasing need for expansions of docks and piers to accommodate larger ships for both the cruise industry and foreign trade.

Regarding legislative issues that will impact the market,

Witte said “The implementations of the pending modifi- cations to OPA-90 will have a significant impact not only on our salvage activities but the marine community as a whole. … We believe that the marine towing industry will also face change as a result of increased manning oversight and equipment inspection requirements.” MN

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Mobro Marine’s tugs, the American and the El Puma Grande prepare to tow a shadow boat for its trip to the Miami Boat Show (a shadow boat shadows the main yacht). 28 MN October 2010

Donjon heavy lift operations.

Photo cour tesy Donjon Marine Co.

Photo cour tesy Mobr o Marine.