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CONTENTS NUMBER 6 / VOLUME 76 / JUNE 2014 6 EDITORIAL 75 years and counting.

By Greg Trauthwein 16 TITLE XI

The acting Maritime Administrator weighs in on the status and future direction of Title XI.

By Paul “Chip” Jaenichen 20 THE MAINTENANCE CONUNDRUM

Advances in technology boost equipment reliability onboard ships.

By Paul Michalicka 22 MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS

Richard Simonian of Harris Caprock Maritime Solutions shares his insights on drivers for maritime communications.

By Greg Trauthwein 26 STAYING CONNECTED

INMARSAT launches new services to fulfi ll business and crew com- munication and entertainment needs.

By Greg Trauthwein 28 U.S. NAVY

Though it is a far cry from Ronald Reagan’s ‘600-ship Navy’, the

U.S. Navy remains a powerful force for marine innovation.

By Edward Lundquist 34 THE YEAR OF LNG

Gas is everywhere. To gain perspective on its near term future, we spoke to Edward Scott, COO, Excelerate Energy.

By Greg Trauthwein 40 DISASTER @ SEA

MR examines the legislative fallout and safety innovation in the wake of the world’s most famous ship accidents.

By Patricia Keefe 48 ROUNDTABLE: MARINE SALVAGE

As new rules mandate closer contractual ties with marine salvors, there remain many questions. The American Salvage Association leadership team has the answers.

By Greg Trauthwein 40 OFFSHORE FLOATING PRODUCTION

While the market for offshore fl oating production is vibrant, the proliferation of cheaper land-based resources is slowing it down.

By Jim McCaul 62 TRAINING & SIMULATION

Reducing accidents depends on knowledge, skill and attitude.

And, human error is not always just seafarer error.

By Joseph Fonseca

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U.S. Navy photo Cour tesy Austal USA 40 28

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