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investment and with more certainty than with some of the ?new? solu- tions. GPA is involved in improving our present proven technology and also working on our designs to make them more efficient and environmen- tally friendly. In spite of the facts mentioned above, we are also learn- ing, studying, applying and imple-menting ?new? technology when the project demands it use. Saving space on the typical workboat hullis always an important issue. Name one area of design that has been particularly helpful in this utility, where GPA has been involved, and how. There are different ways to save space in a vessel. That can be achieved by the use of technology, previous experiences, or new equipment or ways of doing something. Technology in design has allowed the Naval Architect to make better judgment of the design and the more efficient use and arrangement of the space than inprevious times. The use of very good 3D technology allows us to do that. Also, Finite Element Analysis allows us to optimize the structure and elim- inate redundancy, freeing more inter- nal space and saving weight. Structure can affect your internal space a lot and using the proper struc- tural style or system for a vessel can free a good amount of space. For example, a transversely framed vessel has generally, if well designed, more available internal space than a longitu- dinally framed vessel of the same size. One area of design that has helped in this respect has been the use of diesel-electric propulsion. This sys- tem has a lot of flexibility in the loca-tion of the propulsion and generating equipment and when combined withazimuthing and cycloidal propulsion units, it provides the Naval Architect with one of the best ways of freeing or saving space inside a vessel. Maritime businesses face a complex set of insurance needs on a daily basis. So having a trusted maritime advisor on your side 24/7 could be the difference between sinking or swimming. Enter Randy Carnahan. With years of marine insurance experience, Randy understands your dynamic business landscape intimately. He heads up Gencorp Insurance Groups Marine Division whose sole purpose is to provide marine contractors, vessel operators, salvors, builders and repairers with insurance safeguards and solutions. Call Trusted Marine Advisor Randy Carnahan today. Randy Carnahan Marine Insurance Advisor TRUSTEDMARINE INSURANCEADVISORS Call Randy Carnahan 800.232.0582 x182East Greenwich, RI 02818 l [email protected] l gencorp-ins.com MN#3 (18-31):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 9:24 AM Page 21