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www.seadiscovery.com NEW YORK118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010 Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-6271 FLORIDA215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984 PUBLISHERJohn C. O'Malleyjomalley@ marinelink.com Associate Publisher & EditorGregory R. Trauthwein trauthwein@ marinelink.com Contributing EditorsCapt. Edward Lundquist, USN (Ret.) ? Steve Withrow Claudio Paschoa ? Andrew Safer Production ManagerIrina Tabakina tabakina@ marinelink.com Sales Administration & Office Manager Rhoda Morganmorgan@ marinelink.com Sales & Event Coordinator Michelle Howard mhoward@ marinelink.com Manager, Accounting Services Rhoda Morganmorgan@ marinelink.com Manager, Public Relations Mark OMalleymomalley@ marinelink.com Manager, Marketing Jocelyn Redfernjredfern@ marinelink.com Manager, Information Technology Services Vladimir Bibikbibik@ marinelink.com CIRCULATION Kathleen Hickeymtrcirc@ marinelink.com ADVERTISING Vice President, Sales and MarketingRob Howardhoward@ marinelink.com Tel: (561) 732-4368 ? Fax: (561) 732-6984 Advertising Sales ManagerLucia M. Annunziataannunziata@ marinelink.com Tel: (212) 477-6700 ? Fax: (212) 254-6271 Mike Kozlowskikozlowski@ marinelink.com Tel: (561) 733-2477 ? Fax: (561) 732-9670 JapanKatsuhiro Ishii ? amskatsu@ dream.com Tel: +81 3 5691 3335 ? Fax: + 81 3 5691 3336 One of my most dreaded and favorite editions each year is the annual presentation of the MTR100. It is my most dreaded because invariably many deserving companies are not featured, as the popularity of this special edition has again garnered a record number of applications for inclusion.It is my favorite because it gives to our editorial team the opportunity to fully engage with the companies serving this market ? large and small, near and far ? to catch up and keep up with the titans of the industry and to uncover some hidden gems that may fly under the radar at the moment.In addition, it provides an opportune time to reflect on the market direction, near and long-term. Im fairly certain that many of you feel ? personally and profes- sionally ? the effects of the global economic instability, which is and will present a number of near- and long-term challenges and opportunities. Companies serving the subsea market should be in good position, though, as the technologies and services that you provide are essential tools in the new economy, tools to help those working in, around and under the worlds waters to do so more safely, efficiently and cost- effectively. Our interview with Bill Vass , the new CEO of Liquid Robotics, echoes these sen- timents. Vass comes to Liquid Robotics with a Silicon Valley pedigree, having served previously as the President and COO of Sun Microsystems Federal. His vision for Liquid Robotics is to make it more than a company that sells vehicles. Rather, he envisions using his companys unique platform, deployed as grids in the worlds waterways, to form the basis for an information company. Read his insights starting on page 8.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the pub- lishers.Marine Technology Reporter ISSN1559-7415is published monthlyexcept for February, August, and December by New Wave Media, 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010- 2915. Periodicals Postage at NewYork, NY and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MARINE TECHNOLOGYREPORTER, 118 E. 25th St., NewYork, NY 10010-2915. Postmaster send notification (Form3579) regarding undeliverable magazines to MarineTechnology Reporter, 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010. Publishers are not responsible for the safekeeping or return of editorial material. ©2011 New Wave Media.118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271Vol. 54No. 6 ISSN 1559-7415USPS# 023-276www.seadiscovery.com MemberGregory R. Trauthwein ? trauthwein@ marinelink.com ? tel: 212-477-6700 Subscription: To subscribe please visit www.seadiscovery.com/subscribe editorial6MTRJuly/August 2011 (((Photo : Hunter Brown, Dept. of Naval Architecture & Marine Eng., U of M)