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4 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • NOVEMBER 2014
THE COVER
The McAllister name is synonymous with the U.S. maritime industry, and as this ubiquitous company celebrates its 150th anniversary, we visit with fourth and fi fth generation leadership to discuss the path ahead for this venerable company. Pictured on the cover is the Eric McAllister, a 98 x 36 ft. tractor tug built by Senesco, classed by ABS and powered by a pair of
CAT 3516 CHD Tier III engines driving two Schottel Z-Drives.
Read more starting on page 76.
Cover Image: Courtesy Seaman’s Church Institute, McAllister Towing
Contents 150 Years & Counting
McAllister (always)
Powers Ahead
After 150 years under one- family ownership, the
McAllister name is synonymous with U.S. maritime trials and tribulations. By
Patricia Keefe 76 48
Beneath the Waves
Technology and dynamic mission profi les have driven change in the defense indus- try. MR explores the changing paradigm of submarine programs.
By Doug Whyte 40
Track ‘em Down
For matters of maritime ef- fi ciency and security, modern vessel tracking technologies are evolving quickly.
By Nick Farrell 64 “You cannot be safe unless you train”
Sage advice from Morton S.
Bouchard III on the opening of the Bouchard Tug & Barge
Simulation Center at SUNY
Maritime.
By Greg Trauthwein
Editorial 6
MaritimeProfessonal.com 8
Emissions News 10
Piracy Update 12
They Said It 14
Book Reviews 14
Coast Guard Foundation 18
Subchapter “M” 20
Government Update 22
Washington Report 26
Eye on Design 30
Noise Control 34
Modern Vessel Tracking 40
Marine Insurance 44
Subsea Defense 48
Safety Systems 112
Deck Machinery 114
Vessels 122
Propulsion Updates 134
People & Companies 130
Products 148
Buyer’s Guide 153
Classifi ed 154
Advertiser’s Index 160
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