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Associate Publisher

Gregory R. Trauthwein • trauthwein@marinelink.com

Associate Editor • Jennifer Rabulan rabulan@marinelink.com

Technical Editor David Tinsley

Contributing Editor Dennis L. Bryant

Senior Maritime Counsel, Holland & Knight

Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president,

International Maritime Associates

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Contents

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Government Update 10 Security Strategy or Sandbag?

Dennis Bryant reports on a new draft White Paper on a

National Cargo Security Strategy, which he says “has the appearance of an uneasy political compromise between feuding federal agencies.”

Profile 14 Rigon Makes His Mark

Against many odds, Larry Rigdon has successfully launched his new company, introducing five high-tech, Bender-built DPS-2 offshore service vessels with five more to come. — by Greg Trauthwein

Passenger Vessel Report 20 Short Sea Shipping

U.S. interest in coastwise shipping is driving vessel technology to new heights. — by David Tinsley 21 The Spirit in New York

Spirit Cruises, with operations nationally, has built a formidable passenger vessel company with its sights on nurturing and retaining top personnel. — by Greg Trauthwein

Propulsion Update 25 Power Play

Caterpillar is set to debut the new C280. 29 Southern Exposure

Wärtsilä has shifted a big manufacturing load to its Italy ops. 29 4 25 14

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