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No. 5 / Vol. 82 / May 2020

Whatever your vessel, we have a “I think the RMS QUEEN MARY has to be my choice. Trans-Atlantic liners were among the most sophisticated pieces of technology of their time. Constructed during a global fuel solution that fts depression, the vessel served in wartime and in peace with distinction. Contrast the glamour of the frst class passengers with the hopes and fears of the immigrant Third

Class passengers, all held together by the hard work of the ship’s crew, and you have the story of humanity.”

John Waterhouse, EBDG, when asked to name & explain his favorite ship ever. “Well said”

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Departments

Features 4 Authors 8 Five Minutes with Steinar Nerbovik 6 Editorial The President & CEO of Philly Shipyard shares insights on the 8 Five Minutes with ... contract to build the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessels. 10 Government Update

By Greg Trauthwein 12 Training Tips for Ships Training during COVID-19 20 A Titanium USS Enterprise? (NCC-1701, that is) 14 Training & Autonomy Building navy ship out of titanium may not be as far-fetched as is 16 Profiles in Training might seem at first glance. Run the numbers.

Capt. Ted Morley, MPT By Rik van Hemmen 18 Profiles in Training Martyn Thomas, SMT 28 Fast-Track Future Classification 24 Software Solutions What will COVID-19 change? Everything! We check in with the leaders of class for a status check + insights on pace & direction. Mapping 2020 26 Telemedicine Meet

By Greg Trauthwein COVID-19

Introducing the upgraded MAN B&W ME-GI Mk. 2 44 Ship Registries “Be bold in thinking, cautious in application” 34 and the new low-pressure MAN B&W ME-GA John Waterhouse and Elliott Bay Design Group have helped shape

Biofouling 46 Ship Maintenance: two-stroke dual-fuel engines the U.S. maritime market for three decades, boldly & cautiously.

Consideration for Laid-Up Ships By Greg Trauthwein 50 USCG R&D Center

Demand is a powerful driver for innovation; you told us exactly what you needed 52 In the Yard to stay competitive and compliant for the future, and we listened. 40 The Economics of Offshore Wind 54 Tech Files Big projects in the nascent offshore wind industry require big

The upgraded MAN B&W ME-GI Mk. 2 and new low-pressure MAN B&W ME-GA 56 People & Companies News balance sheets.

two-stroke gas engines provide you with the most advanced, energy-effcient 58 The Final Word dual-fuel LNG solutions on the market, no matter whether you operate an LNG By Barry Parker 60 Buyer’s Directory carrier or any other type of vessel. 61 Classifieds

Today, with next generation technology, best-in-class effciency and sophisticated 64 Advertising Index new control and safety systems, our multi-fuel engine portfolio is complete – and your needs are covered.

2 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • May 2020

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