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Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way EDITOR?S DESK Leadership. That?s what this edition of Maritime Professional is all about. Yes, I know that the editorial calendar promises news and coverage from the world of classi cation societies, quality and design. Not to worry; we?ve got all that covered, and a lot more. On the other hand, when it comes to innovative ship designs, new rules, technology and other groundbreaking advances on the waterfront, we?ve also discovered that Leadership is the necessary ingredient that makes it all happen. As you make your way through the pages of this edition, you?ll discover how, why and what?s coming next. Without a doubt, it is an exciting time for operators, shipbuilders and the design professionals that serve them both. When Shane Guidry, CEO of Harvey Gulf Marine decided to break the mold and bring new, world class tonnage to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, he could have opted for the safe route. Instead, he?s set to roll out the cleanest, most advanced U.S.  ag OSV vessels ever seen. Powered by proven, dual fuel Wärtsilä engines, the vessels were meticulously planned from the outset, bringing together a team of industry heavyweights who focused  rst on safety and then on producing the  rst U.S.  ag vessel designed and engineered completely up front. That?s Leadership. It?s also a fascinating story. Halfway across the globe, another example of industry leadership is also producing real results. Our pro le and interview with Harald Fassmer, the new Chairman of Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik e. V. (VSM), not only puts focus on the German maritime industry, but also shows us what makes it tick; yesterday, today and tomorrow. Fassmer?s leadership of VSM, his own business and his vision for the future provides a clear course line for commercial maritime operations everywhere. Closer to home, the advent of America?s newest Product/Chemical tanker, the American Phoenix, evokes talk not just of speed, design and capabilities, but also of a rapidly changing landscape for U.S. energy transport requirements. Delivered with a redundant diesel electric propulsion system and twin propellers, the vessel has the extended maneuverability and stationkeeping needed to meet future shuttle requirements offshore. That?s leadership, too. MarPro?s 3Q edition is especially deep with details of new technology, shipping  nance, repair strategies and a primer for those operators getting ready to acquire ballast water treatment equipment. And, showing us the way to what will come next, Greg Trauthwein?s examination of DNV?s bold Shipping 2020 report gives us a glimpse into a shipping world that may experience exponential changes within the next decade. The details of cutting edge design, far reaching environmental and safety improvements and rare insights into  nancial mechanics that can all improve even the best operator?s bottom line are tightly packaged into this powerful edition. As it all came together, we were reminded that none of it is possible without the expertise and perseverance of maritime professionals ? like you, for example. Some might characterize those efforts as the engine of what makes this industry tick. We simply call it Leadership.Joseph Keefe, Editor | [email protected] I Maritime Professional I 2Q 2012MP #3 1-17.indd 6MP #3 1-17.indd 68/14/2012 5:03:01 PM8/14/2012 5:03:01 PM