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www.marinelink.com MN43ciencies, delivering numerous barges and tugs in recent years, including 22 large ATBs (40 ? 60 ? 100K bbl units). Thats our sweet spot,? says Senesco Business Development VP Tom Johnson. He also noted that the ATB total lifting capacity in the domestic Jones Act trades now exceeds that of the domestic tanker fleet. Hence, when the time to per- form ATB maintenance arises, Senesco will be ready. Senescos initial push into the out- side commercial markets has already yielded dividends, achieving contractsthat include new dry docks and a McAllister tractor tug. For his part, Craig Reinauer, President and CEO of President of both Senesco and Reinauer Transportation Company, told MarineNews in May, Weve come out strong, but now, we have to deal with other customers and othertypes of vessels.? And, according to Reinauer, thats exactly where Senesco wants to be. He added, Weve built for our own fleets in different yards, we know what is out there and we know the quality of what we pro- vide.?PARTNERSHIPS Although Senesco is just now push- ing its way onto the national, com-mercial stage, it has always enjoyed strong relationships with commercial vendors. According to Craig Reinauer, thats always been the case since purchasing the yard in 2006. We are loyal to our business partners and that loyalty has paid handsome dividends over the years; for us and for our customers.? As a perfect example, Senesco lists W&O ? one of the worlds largest suppliers of valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products, valve automation and data manage- ment systems for the marine and off-shore industries ? as one of its strongest partners. As a major supplier to coastwise andinland vessel builders, owners and operators, W&O remains ahead of the curve in many ways, offering high performance parts and customized service to their shipyard customers. Because W&O specializes in scalable solutions to meet any size marine ves- sel, the W&O relationship is there- fore an important one for Senesco. We are loyal to our business partners and that loyalty has paid handsome dividends over the years; for us and for our customers.? Craig Reinauer, President, Senesco