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CONTENTS

MarineNews February 2017 • Volume 28 Number 2

INSIGHTS 12 Rear Admiral Paul Thomas Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy,

United States Coast Guard

Dredging FeaturesDredging Features

Credit: LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

INFRASTRUCTURE 31 Outlook for Louisiana Louisiana relies on dredging for navigation and land restoration. 22 AIWW Outlook Brightens Working to Develop an Integrated Maritime

By Susan Buchanan

Transportation System.

By Brad Pickel 36 DSC Dredge Digs In The world of dredging is de? ned by the vast diversity of

TECHNOLOGY each assignment. Fortunately, DSC’s standard line-up of dredge equipment can be modi? ed and customized to 24 ShipConstructor Drives Automatic meet just about any job that needs doing.

Welding Robots

By Joseph Keefe The last barrier to robotic shipbuilding has just fallen. What comes next will be truly exciting.

By Joseph Keefe 41 The Water Resources Development Act of 2016: Reclaiming Our Transportation Infrastructure.

SPECIAL REPORT

By Jim Romeo 28 The Looming sVGP Deadline 4HE