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MARITIME

REPORTER

AND

ENGINEERING NEWS

Contents 12 From Air-to-Sea

Rolls-Royce, in response ro the marine market's demand for higher power concentrations and increased plant reliability, have parlayed huge invest- ments in aero engine technology over the past decade via its M 1 30 gas tur- bine into shipboard applications. — By Dai'id Timley 15 Where Eagles Dare

Southbury, Conn., is the center of some high-flying business tor Telenor.

At this key land-earth station, station director Guy White and his dedicat- ed crew have kept mariners connected and safe for more than 25 years. — By Greg Trauthwein 27 In A Family Way

On Long Island, the Clark family has a long tradition ot running its ferry company as a tight ship. — By Regina Ciardiello 51 LNG Market Set to Expand

Searching for opportunites? Look no further than the LNG market, which is set to add a large number of high-value ships. — By Graham Marshall 52 Marine Electronics: Money Talks

Massive consolidation has left companies such as Thales Navigation, with its $10 billion parent company, poised to dominate. 20 The New ABC's

In plain language, Dennis Bryant of Haight Gardner Holland & Knight explains the real meaning ot the new Transportation Security Act. — By Dennis Bryant 37 Rumble Down Under

Australia has delivered some fast vessel technologies that are tempting both U.S. commercial and defense buyers. 44 Workboat Report

Many new products and technologies were introduced in New Orleans late last year.

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Phone: +1 305 5764410 • Telefax: +1 305 5763827 email [email protected]

Goltens

CRANKSHAFT GRINDING

LINE BORING

In the field of crankshaft machining / grinding and line boring in workshop or in-situ, Goltens has long been the acknowledged world market leader. Having reconditioned over 25,000 crankshafts all around the world since the start up in 1940, Goltens has the experience as well as the expertise to handle any kind of machining/grinding problem.

Goltens New York 160 Van Brunt Street-Brooklyn, New York 11231, USA

Gf> teriS Phone:+1 718 855 7200

Telefax:+1 718 802 1147 /+1 718 855 4471 email: [email protected]

Hull & Structural Steel Works

Hatches & Ramps

Cranes

Diesel Engines (Bedplate, A-Frame, Scavenge Air Receiver, etc.)

Tanks

Pipe & Steel Fabrication

Pulley Frames / Container Spreader

Boiler (authorized by Omnical HDW)

Metal Spraying ^ Goltens California

C If) tenS 322 330 BroadAve-Wilmington, CA 90744-5869, USA - Phone: +1 310 5492550 • Telefax +1 310 5491350 d 1 1 1 ° r n 1 -1 email: [email protected]

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Associate Publisher

Gregory R. Trauthwein • [email protected]

EDITORIAL

Managing Editor

Regina P. Ciardiello • [email protected]

Assistant Editor

Jennifer Rabulan • [email protected]

Technical Editor

David Tinsley

Contributing Editor

Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel, Haight Gardner Holland & Knight

Editorial Consultant

James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates

MARKETING

Marketing Manager

Richard Grable • [email protected]

Tel: (561) 732-1659; Fax: (561) 732-6984

PRODUCTION

Production Manager

Michael Lowe • [email protected]

Asst. Production Manager

Oksana Martemy • [email protected]

CIRCULATION

Circulation Manager

Dale L. Barnett • [email protected]

ADVERTISING SALES

Vice President of Sales

Lucia M. Annunziata • [email protected]

National Sales Manager

Rob Howard • [email protected]

Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984

North American Sales Manager

Brett W. Keil • [email protected]

Tel: (561) 732-1185; Fax: (561) 732-8414

Director, New Business Development

Jean Vertucci • [email protected]

Manager, Information Services

Tina Angelino • [email protected]

Manager, Accounting Services

Esther Rothenberger • [email protected]

Manager, Advertising Services

Kristen O'Malley • o'[email protected]

Sales Assistant

Elizabeth Singh • [email protected]

Classified Sales

Tel: (212) 477-6700

PUBLISHERS

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Chief Financial Officer

Albert A. Adinolfi

International Sales Operations

Managing Director, International Sales

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Germany/Switzerland

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Japan

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Adachi-ku, Tokyo 121, Japan

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Korea

JO, YOUNG SANG

Business Communications, Inc., Kwangwhamun P.O. Box 1916, Seoul, Korea

Tel: +82 2 739 7840; Fax: +82 2 732 3662

Scandinavia

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Spain

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