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"Network is Running

America's most ambitious marine telecommunications project is now delivering superior VHF radiotele- phone service along the Gulf of Mexico and lower Mississippi River. The

MariTEL Network, with its giant radio towers and fiber optic infrastructure, offers far more reliable VHF marine radiotelephone communications and landline connections than the maritime community has ever experienced. MariTEL subscribers can transmit and receive private voice and data from up to 50 miles offshore and the MariTEL Network enables vessel position to be monitored from a computer anywhere in the world.

Look for MariTEL-READY' on VHF radiotelephones from SEA.

MariTEL

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For more information on how MariTEL can benefit your shipping operation, e-mail us at: [email protected], visit our website: www.maritelusa.com or, call Toll Free1-866-MariNET (627-4658)

On the Cover: McAllister Towing and Transportation has, for 137 years, built a reputation of owning and operating state-of-the-art vessels. The color, inset photograph is the recently deliv- ered Janet M. McAllister, performing during its christening ceremony in New York. Read about the company's colorful history and promising future, starting on page 26

Photo Credit: Stephenie Hollyman 8 Two for One

Konecranes-Munckloader 68-ton gantry cranes for open- hatch bulk carriers is enabling these unique vessels to become even more efficient. — by David Tinsley, technical editor 26 Family Tradition t

In 137 years, McAllister Towing and Transportation has built one of the more formidable and recognizable marine companies in the United State|. Upon deliv- ery of the ultra high-technology Z-Drive tugboat Janet

M. McAllister, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News examines the past, present and future prospei of the great names in marine transpo rtation • by Greg

Welcome to the Diesel Age

In 1927 young Anthony McAllister bought and installed the company's first ever marine diesel engine aboard Daniel

McAllister, a move that initially got the young man fired, but eventually saved the company a lot of money. 40 Marine Propulsion Annual

The business of supplying marine propulsion equipment and sys- tems has been consolidated into the hands of fewer, larger compa- nies. The big diesel engine supply market surely feel the entrance of a new Korean competitor.— by David Tinsley, technical editor 50 Is it Real, or Is it...

Marine training and education is reaching amazing new levels of realism in the classroom with a spate of recent simulator installa- tions. Read the rules on picking the best course to fulfill your com pany's needs. 37 Seaman's Church Institute Dedicates Houston Facility 55 Ship's Store: Boatbuilder's Guidebook 12 18 24 62 64 65

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