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44MNJune 2012As a perfect complement to the Senesco tank barge and ATB markets, W&O also offers innovative solutions for new regulations on VOC emissions and inert gas require- ments on tank barges. W&O is offering the latest tech- nologies in pressure/vacuum relief valves and nitrogen generating systems from Pres-Vac. These valves offer high velocity tank vapor relief, higher operating pressures, and quick opening and shut-off capabilities to minimize VOC releases. Pres-Vac has also introduced a new self-contained nitrogen generating system called MIGS. These units are scalable to meet the inert gas generation capacity of many different size barges and offer multiple options for instal- lation and operation. And, this remains important because new IMO regulations reportedly could soon reduce the size of the tank vessel that will require inert gas systems from 20,000 DWT to 8,000 DWT. Senesco also is working actively to develop an inventory of vessel designs and estimating knowledge to allow for rapid / confident correspondence with new client projects. This has led Senesco to examine marketing alliances with cer- tain naval architects, including the Elliott Bay Design Group. JUSTOVERTHE HORIZON A new world is developing along the global waterfront in many regards and Senesco is working to place itself P.O. Box 2441 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 3101 Navigation Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Mile Marker 550 ? Corpus Christi Ship Channel Quality Barge & Boat Repairs ? 4000TDrydock 240x 94 ? 1500 Ft. Water Frontage ? USCG & ABS Certi? ed Welders ? 24 Hour Service Available Design & New Construction ? 150T Crawler Crane ? 70T Crane Barge Blasting & Painting ? CAD Design CapabilitiesMain: 361/887-7981 ? Toll free: 800/874-7981 Fax: 361/887-6014 www.jbludshipyard.com Gasper C. DAnna ? President Matthew Kearns ? Vice President