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April 2008
Volume 65, No. 4
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On the Cover
A tug assists a container ship at the Port of Oakland, Calif.
Photo by Bruce Buls
24 Focus: Title Fight
Is the federal ship financing program on its death bed?
28 Focus: Petty Cash
Waterways operators vow to fight the administration’s budget proposal calling for new user fees.
32 In Business: Tiger Tales
Hawaiian operator has his own fleet of Z-drives.
38 Vessel Report: Replacement Players
New barges and towboats continue to roll off the ways.
50 Cover Story: Going Global
The workboat industry must stay abreast of world markets.
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42 On The Ways
First crewboats for Island Boats, U.S. Marine builds 90' composite patrol boat for Oman, Van Isle Barge repowers ATB, Marine Industrial Fabrication finishes 175-class liftboat for Superior Energy Services.
58 Posh Pusher
MEMCO goes all out with its new 6,000-hp towboat design.
66 Passing Through
Staples and bullnoses go hand in glove with winches.
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18 Mariners will see better service, Coast Guard head says.
19 Explosion knocks out Louisiana port’s new patrol boat.
19 Faulty septic system may have caused Antarctic vessel sinking.
21 More vessels for Washington State Ferries.
22 Trinity nears settlement of barge coating lawsuit.
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10 On the Water: MITAGS’ new full-bridge simulator is impressive.
10 Captain’s Table: How to get the most out of seasonal hires.
11 WB Stock Index: Index rises while Wall Street loses.
12 OSV Day Rates: Rates and shelf outlook are mixed.
14 Inland Insider: Will shippers give barges another shot?
15 Legal Talk: State law bests the Jones Act in Alaska decision.
16 Insurance Watch: A warranty violation can void your insurance.
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