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MarineNews September 2014  Volume 25 Number 9 BY THE NUMBERS8 BTS National Transportation Statistics INSIGHTS12 Brian U. Stratton Director of Canals, New York State Canal Corporation LEGAL22 Business, Bankruptcy, Bad Debt ? and You You forced your customer to pay an invoice and they Þ led for bankruptcy protection. Can you keep the funds? By Larry DeMarcay BOAT OF THE MONTH 28 The No-Emissions Workboat (Really!) ThereÕs no debate about LNG in New York. ELCO, New York State Canals team up to retroÞ t 86-year old tugboat with an electric motor. By Joseph Keefe PROPULSION34 Specialty Workboat Missions Propelled by Innovative Engines Volvo Penta allows operators to save on fuel, cut emissions and most importantly Ð get the job done, in a wide array of conditions and mission sets. By Susan Buchanan WORKBOAT DESIGN 40 Moose Boats? Fire Rescue Catamaran Specialty workboats redeÞ ned: versatility, value and multi-mission capabilities, all rolled into one affordable hull. By Joseph Keefe 344012CONTENTSSeptember 20142 MNMN Sept14 Layout 1-17.indd 2MN Sept14 Layout 1-17.indd 28/22/2014 11:57:23 AM8/22/2014 11:57:23 AM