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THE COVER

Seemingly not an hour goes by without some announcement from some- where around the world regarding the hunt for, processing, transport or use of gas in the maritime sector. Central to this edition is an update on the FLNG Prelude, starting on page 30.

Contents

The Gas Revolution

FLNG Prelude is a maritime & energy project of epic proportion. With a price tag between $11- 13 billion, the fl oating energy plant is breaking records and changing energy business forever.

By Patricia Keefe 30 56

Combat Corrosion

Parker Kittiwake explains why frequent condition monitoring is the most effective measure in combating the recent cold cor- rosion phenomenon. 57

The SeaPerch Challenge 108 teams of 451 middle and high school students from 19 states, the Commonwealth of

Puerto Rico, and New Zea- land competed in the Fourth

National SeaPerch Challenge. 44

Posidonia 2014

The marine industry con- vened in Athens for epic par- ties. There was an exhibition, too, and some interesting new technology introduced.

Editorial 6

Go Digital 8

News 10

Tech Notes 16

Insurance Update 14

Eye on Design 19

People & Companies 48

Petters Honored by Navy League; DHT

Names ‘Co-CEO’s’; Howard Delivers

USMMA Address; Alfultis to Lead SUNY

Maritime; Australia’s $22B Patrol Boat

Program

Propulsion Updates 50

TOTE Ship Receives Historic Powerplant;

Thrustmaster, DOEN Ink Deal; Meet

Turbulo Bluemon

Products: Tools 52

Buyer’s Guide 59

Classifi ed 60

Advertiser’s Index 64

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