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Edward Lundquist

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ENGINEERINGNEWS

Contents 2

GOVERNMENT UPDATE 16 New OPA90 Limits

After almost 16 years of steady state, Congress has enacted leg- islation that significantly increases the limits on liability for ships that spill oil into waters of the United States. — by Dennis L. Bryant

EYE ON THE NAVY 17 Piracy Strikes

Piracy is nothing new, but it’s criminal at best, terrorism at worst. — By Edward Lundquist

SHIPBUILDING TECHNOLOGY 22 Combat in a Container

The Littoral Combat Ship is designed to be reconfigurable with modular mission packages. The first package for mine warfare is being assembled and tested. — By Edward Lundquist

Q&A 25 Bruce Crager, Intec

When Crager began his maritime career in 1975, floating pro- duction systems did not exist. Today companies are drilling in more than 10,000 feet of water.

LNG 28 Opportunity Knocks

Robert N. Cowen contends that the LNG boom is a prime opportunity for the U.S. maritime community. 16 25 34 28

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