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CONTENTS

MarineNews April 2016 • Volume 27 Number 4

INSIGHTS 12 Frank Foti President and CEO, Vigor Industrial LLC

REGULATORY WATCH 18 The Master’s Authority: a Vital SMS Caveat As safety management systems (SMS) on board vessels evolve, the vessel’s master still holds ultimate authority.

By (Captain) Katharine Sweeney

VIDA UPDATE

Credit: North River Boats 22 Support for Uniform National Discharge

Legislation Builds

Features AWO Pushes VIDA as the solution to the confus- ing patchwork of federal and state regulations. 28 Surviving – and Thriving –

By Joseph Keefe in a Challenging Boatbuilding Market North River Boats’ formula for success: anchored in a diverse portfolio and customer base.

INSURANCE

By Joseph Keefe 26 Manage and Mitigate Risk on the Water 36 Taking the Furuno 15X8 series Radar Out for a Spin Strengthening your marine insurance.

By Tracy Markowski Furuno’s newest entry has found a welcome place on in- land waters.

By Kathy A. Smith

WORKBOAT COMMUNICATIONS 40 AIS Regulations Present New Responsibilities – and Opportunities 44 Controlling Connectivity Costs March Coast Guard deadline represents milestone for AIS

Bluetide Communications’ Access Management use in U.S. waters.

Portal (AMP) application is changing the way

By Jules Riegal workboat operators manage data, crew and costs.

By Patricia Keefe

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