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system that transmits data wirelessly with remote access capabilities is critical to reduce the time, crew labor costs, equipment transportation and access to a vessel that may only be infrequently docked in port. Consistent with the rapid penetration of satellite com-munications into the busy workboat markets, emissions data is acquired and can be uploaded in a secure database that can be accessed through the Internet. The emission data assists in bookkeeping and reporting required by the regulatory agencies, reducing costs. The ability to monitor results is particularly important during the durability step of CARBs veri? cation process. Testing services will also play a key role in identifying emerging emission control technologies that can be retro- ? tted on marine platforms. A testing service that can mea- sure emissions before and after the device will allow ship owners to separate emission control products that work as advertised from those that dont. www.marinelink.com MN Sept2013 Layout 82-95.indd 938/29/2013 4:28:24 PM