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2 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ? SEPTEMBER 2013 contentsFIVE MINUTES WITH 14 WOLFGANG SCHMID With its new thruster acquisition and traditional gears, ZF Marine Propulsion System targets the workboat market for growth. By Greg Trauthwein ENERGY 34 $228B SPEND ON LNGWhile a number of factors affect LNG spend, all indicators are a hot market for the coming Þ ve years. By Michelle GomezOFFSHORE WIND 30 THE $19.8B OPPORTUNITY The offshore wind market is set to grow substantially, particularly in the strong European (ie. U.K. & Germany) markets. By Dmitry DovganTRAINING & EDUCATION 40 POLAND?S MARITIME ?U?The AkademiaMorska in Szczecin, Poland is a top-ß ight interna- tional training institution.By Alan Haig Brown 48 INVESTING WITH A VIGORTo ensure a steady ß ow of qualiÞ ed workers, Vigor partners with local institutions to create home-grown talent. By Kathleen GleavesHEAVY LIFTING 52 PICK ME UP Mitch Hausman, President & CEO of Delta Rigging & Tools, explains the strategy behind the Morgan City Rentals purchase. By Greg Trauthwein THE WORKBOAT EDITION 60 THE TIES THAT BIND A special double christening in Houma, La., solidiÞ es the ties between LeBeouf Bros. Towing and Karl Senner, LLC. By Greg Trauthwein 78 BOLLINGER BUILDSA ubiquitous presence in the Gulf of Mexico for decades, Bollinger ramps up for offshore oil and government business. By Susan Buchanan84 POWERING AHEADWhile Scania is still a relatively new name in the U.S. workboat sector, its is steadily building its presence and references. By Greg Trauthwein PROPULSION 86 PICK ME UP MAN Diesel & Turbo invests mightily in future marine propulsion technologies.By Peter Pospiech, GermanyON THE COVERALSO IN THIS EDITIONJoe Pyne, Kirby Corp.?s long-tenured leader looks back at 30+ years of building the U.S.? largest inland operating out t. Story is on page 68 (Image: Greg Trauthwein 8 EDITORIAL94 OSV TECHNOLOGY98 CLEAN WATER TECHNOLOGY 106 FIRST PERSON110 TECH ALERT 112 NEW VESSELS117 RECENT SHIP SALES118 PRODUCT FEATURE: FIRE PROTECTION 120 PRODUCT FEATURE: WELDING 122 PEOPLE & COMPANIES 128 NEW PRODUCTS135 2014 EDITORIAL CALENDAR138 BUYER?S GUIDE 139 CLASSIFIEDS 144 ADVERTISER?S INDEX (Photo: Bollinger / Crowley) ?Going Strong? is an apt description for both the workboat market in gen-eral, as well as the booming business at Bollinger Shipyards, subject of a Susan Buchanan-authored feature in our extensive workboat coverage.?G?GGGiiSt?????iiiitditititiiGoing Strong Going Strong 78 68 NO ORDINARY JOE Kirby Corp. has steadily grown to be the dominant operator in the U.S. inland and offshore markets. 30 years and 50 acquisitions in the rearview mirror, KirbyÕs long-tenured leader Joe Pyne reß ects. By Greg Trauthwein MR #9 (1-9).indd 2MR #9 (1-9).indd 29/5/2013 4:06:01 PM9/5/2013 4:06:01 PM