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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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