COVER STORY
COLUMNISTS � Bryant, DeSimone, Weigel, ten Hove
GOVERNMENT UPDATE
MARINE ELECTRONICS
20 The Modern
15 Milking the Maritime Cow
The maritime industry is often perceived as a "cash cow" to be milked as frequently as possible. � by Dennis L. Bryant
Bridge
As vessel owners and operators are continually squeezed to be more efficient as well as compliant with a non-stop deluge of regulatory requirements, increasing attention is paid to making the bridge the hub for integrated operations.
FINANCE
16 21st Century Ports
The changing face of port logistics has ripple effects that spread beyond the shipping industry, impacting land use planning, truck and rail transportation development, environmental considerations and much more.. � by Rich DeSimone
MARINE ELECTRONICS/TRAINING & EDUCATION
26 Electronic Navigation
Improved training and auditing will enhance navigation safety. � by Alan M. Weigel
ON THE COVER The bridge on Pacific Glacier, outfitted by Marine Technologies. The Pacific Glacier was built at Todd Shipyard in Seattle as a supply boat. It was redesigned by Fisker Strand & Eldoy and rebuilt by Mjellem & Karlsen in Norway in 1988. The 3120 gt vessel measures 276 ft. long, and is powered by a pair of 3300 hp Bergen diesels, with a pair of 450 hp Scania auxiliary diesel engines. This ship sustained fire damaged to the upper decks, including the bridge, in early 2008, the event which led to Marine Technologies supplying its IBS solution to this vessel. See story starting on page 20.
SIMULATION TRAINING
28 The LNG Terminal Challenge
A world's first, as MARIN simulator training helps ensure a smooth real-word operation. � by Dick ten Hove
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