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T his month's ship & boat-building technology focus differs from similarly themed offerings con- tained within MR/EN pages in the past. While the editorial content includes articles and news on todays "next-generation" equipment and sys- tems, the most compelling pieces focus on Newport News Shipbuilding's (NNS) Mike Keenan and

Lips Subsea's Kimo Mackey. These men clearly illustrate two things: that technology is only as good as the people using it; and that attitude is priceless.

On a trip to NNS to check the progress of the first Double

Eagle tanker, I found a company which is implementing the physical and procedural measures needed to ensure its long- term prosperity. In essence, NNS is both talking the talk AND walking the walk. Mr. Keenan, director of the yard's high- profile product tanker program, is the impetus for fostering a positive attitude among his workers. He is employing all of his resources — 30 years of experience, a skilled workforce and a large investment in new equipment — to reduce the build- time of the Double Eagle tanker from 15 months to "seven months, three weeks. " (See story on page 58)

Mr. Mackey, the charismatic manager of Lips Subsea, is another individual with a unique slant on the use of technol- ogy in the maritime industry. Mr. Mackey's team (pictured on the cover, page 4 and featured on page 34) specializes in under- water propeller repair. The group does not employ a "cut and run" strategy; rather, it has developed the technology and trained its crews to quickly repair propellers — including the straightening of major bends.

Assistant Editor Nina Miller kicks off the technology section with a look at the resurgent Gulf of Mexico offshore market.

Technology is playing a large role in the continued confidence in the offshore market around the world, as companies can now find and develop deeper, more remote fields. Ms. Miller's report details oil majors' and builders' bullish views on the near and long-term growth potential of the market.

Finally, reception of our online edition —Marinelink.com — has been phenomenal. The site contains full-text versions of previous editions, which can be easily searched via a "keyword search. " It's a powerful tool for those in need ofinformation on a particular topic or ship type. Marinelink also offers a daily news update, packed with choice maritime-related happenings from around the globe. Stay tuned as the site develops, as there are many additional products and services scheduled to be up and running soon.

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