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ENGINEERINGNEWS

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PROFILE 17 AVEVA Expands

With all of the pieces in place, AVEVA seeks to become the ship production systems of choice.

GOVERNMENT UPDATE 22 Port Problems

Dennis Bryant offers perspective on the recent political hot potato regarding U.S. ports.

OFFSHORE REPORT 24 Floaters Up

Over the last 10 years there has been a 203% increase in demand for floating production systems. A new report from

International Maritime Consultants shows projects future demand. — by James R. McCaul 28 Get a SLICE

An innovative design boat was launched by Lockheed Martin, the first of two SLICE Crew Transport Vessel to operate in serv- ice for PEMEX. 33 A First for FRSU

Golar LNG signed a $55.6m contract with Keppel Shipyard for what is called the first conversion of an existing LNG carrier into a LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). 38 28 50

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