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On theCoverWhile the U.S. lagsEurope in the develop- ment of Offshore Wind, 2012 could be a turn-ing point in the pushfor renewable energy. See story page 24. (Photo courtesy BMT Group www.bmt.org) 2MTRMay 2012May 2012contentsMarine Technology Reporter Volume 55  Number 4(Image: NOAA)12RegionReturn of NEMEDNew England MREC helps leads the way for renewable energy offshore. ? by John Miller18Hydrographic A Higher Skill SetRequirements ever increasing for Hydrographer skill set. ? by Lou Nash, M.S.24RenewablesSet to Take Off in 2012 The U.S., long behind Europe on the use of Offshore Wind, is poised to grow in 2012. 30CablingEnabling Deepwater ROV OpsAs offshore activity ventures deeper, so too must efficient ROV ops ? by David J. Harris36Profile Dr. Michael Incze, Naval Oceanographer Insights from one of the leading naval oceanographers. ? by Rhonda Moniz50Tech Cave Diving in Argentina ? by Juan Manuel Casal & Christian Haag, Mariscope54People & Company News 56New Products 63 Advertiser?s Index 64Incredible Image MTR#4 (1-17):MTR Layouts 5/7/2012 9:19 AM Page 2