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This edition of MarineNews focuses on work boat power and workboat operations. Our feature story takes a close look at a case study involving the Klondike Express, a pas- senger vessel plying Prince William Sound in Alaska. In this slow moving economy, repowering a vessel can be a viable alternative to a newbuild, but there are many reasons an owner or operator may find themselves considering a major refit of this type. Klondike Express operator (Phillips Cruises & Tours) and vessel designer (Incat Crowther) offer insights into what factors are considered when deciding when and how to repower. Workboat operations are addressed by Capt. Daniel Parrott, instructor at Maine Maritime Academy and author of Bridge Resource Management for Small Ships.? Parrott talks about what makes bridge resource management different for coastal and inland vessels. He describes how even a team of one? in the pilot- house of a small vessel must thoughtfully manage the incoming and often competing information available. Before I sign off, I want to thank all the many interesting people Ive met over the last few years while researching sto- ries for MarineNews . It has been a great pleasure to meet so many of you in person and to have the opportunity to trav- el to some of the vessels and facilities that are part of the countrys maritime industry. This will be my last edition as managing editor for MarineNews . I have been writing about the industry in one form or another for the past ten years and will now shift my focus to helping maritime companies reach their target audiences as well as continuing to build greater public awareness of the role waterborne commerce plays in our nations economy. The latter effort is part of an ongoing project undertaken by the Pacific Northwest chapter of the Womens International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), for which I serve as secretary. I encourage those who are interested in this effort, or in WISTA in general, to continue to contact me at [email protected]. SUBSCRIBESubscribe to the print or electronic edition of MarineNews at www.marinelink.com/renewsubscr/Renew04/subscribe.html or e-mail Kathleen Hickey at [email protected] DAILY NEWS via E-MAIL Twice every business day we provide breaking news, tailored to your specification, delivered FREE directly to your e-mail. To s ubscribe visit http://maritimetoday.com/login.aspx POST & SEARCH?JOBSJob listings are updated daily and help match employers with qualified employees. Post a position or keep abreast of new employ ment opportunities at http://www.maritimejobs.com ADVERTISEMN offers a number of print and electronic advertising packages. To see our editorial calendar and advertising rates, visit www.marinelink.com/AdvRates/Rates.asp Raina Clark, Managing Editor, [email protected] Want to hear more from behind the editors desk? Visit the MarineNews Notes blog at www.MaritimeProfessional.com. Online Resources 6MNJuly 2011EDITORS NOTErainaclark@ marinelink.com