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November 2006 · No. 11 · Vol. 15
On the Cover: On the post-Katrina Gulf, Harvey Commander (right) and Harvey Gladiator (left) work with the 9000HP Harvey Invader to ease jack-up ENESCO-82 into position. Story starts on page 18. (Photo Credit: Don Sutherland)
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18 Go Time in the Gulf
Reprising a trip he took two weeks after the hurricanes devastated the Gulf of Mexico region, Don Sutherland reports that while business is indeed back in the Gulf, much work is still to be done. -- by Don Sutherland
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35 Looking OCS
Increased operations and hurricanes have refocused Congressional attention of the Outer Continental Shelf. -- by Jonathan K. Waldron & Charles T. Blocksidge
41 Q&A: Gary Faber
The new President & COO of Foss Maritime discusses the market, his company's role within, and an exciting new project to design and build a "hybrid tug."
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49 52 54 57 People & Company News Obituary: Luther H. Blount New Products Directory 56 58 59 61 Advertising Index Employment Guide Vessels for Sale Marine Marketplace
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