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On the Cover: Sea Horse I constructed by Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, La. for Seahorse Marine is designed to support offshore shelf production and drilling activity. Bollinger recently signed an additional contract to build the sixth 145 ft. (44.1 m) utility/supply vessel for Seahorse. Offshore coverage begins on page 32. 8 All the Coverage, None of the Tin

Jotun's SeaQuantum product claims to be as effec- tive as its tin-based counterparts, allowing shipown- ers to operate at drydocking intervals of up to 60 months. — by David Tinsley 14 Where's the (Government) Money?

The increased growth in newbuilds and transaction size leads U.S. ferry owners to assess available financing opportunities. — by Todd D. Snyder and Lara Bernstein Mathews 20 Proof is in the Pictures

Using advanced photo analysis techniques, a team of researchers has found startling new evidence regard- ing the attack on Pearl Harbor. — by Peter K. Hsu

Offshore Report 32 The Offshore Rebound is at Hand

Despite rising oil prices, offshore industry play- ers continue to ponder when the next offshore boom will explode. 36 Safety First

Managers from Schlumberger and Halliburton discussed with MR/EN their methods for a non- hazardous working environment. 40 OSV Focus

Electronic engines power a new breed of OSV. 56 The Call from Above

Expert strategizing and new products leave

Globalstar poised to pick up where Iridium left off.— by Regina P. Ciardiello

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SEALAUNCH was okay, but ICO lost its satellite when things went awry soon after.

ALSO IN THIS EDITION 18 Ship Repair & Conversion 28 Strategic Value Adding Purchasing 48D Propulsion Performance Products 50 Is Diesel-Electric Propulsion the System for You? 60 Norwegian Maritime Review 84 Ferliship's New Ship Contracts 86 Buyers Guide 88 Advertiser's Index 90 Classifieds

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