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[] [] (contents )(mt) Marine Technology (ISSN 2153-4721) is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Periodicals postage paid at Jersey City, NJ and additional mailing o ces. Annual subscription rates: For U.S. and possessions, $120; single copy, $35. For international: $135; single copy, $35. Copyright © 2012 by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. A publication of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers ON THE COVER: The Atlantis, a deepwater oating production semisubmersible working in 7,000 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico, boasts accommodations for 100 and a 12-point mooring system. COVER DESIGN BY BATES CREATIVE GROUP e Parent Craft Model BY DENNIS FANGUY Adapting proven designs to the requirements of USCG high-speed patrol boats Going Deep BY MICHAEL PRAUGHT AND DERREN LIU e evolution of oating production units and what?s ahead for the industry Vessel Report: Tri-Deck Superyacht Speci cations and particulars on Trinity?s Carpe DiemTesting on a Large Scale BY EDWARD LUNDQUIST Surface e ect ship studies demonstrate the value of this naval asset Tracks Across the Gulf BY NIKI LIM Marine rail o ers an alternative to traditional land border crossing From the Editorial Board Feature Contributors Industry Events Policy Brie ng Professional Development Marine Technology Notes Travel Education Abstracts Glossary Historical Note January 2012 January 2012 www.sname.org/sname/mt e 17th Oshore Symposium "Pushing Boundaries in the Global Industry" Houston, Texas ? February 2, 2012Marriott Houston Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. Houston, TX 77042e Symposium has 20 technical papers covering numerous as- pects of the oshore industry. We are also happy to announce: -- Engineering ethics breakfast for Professional Engineers (PEs) -- Lunch Speaker Momen Wishahy, ?Hurricane Evasion in the Gulf of Mexico?, relating to DP drilling in the face of hurricanes. -- e 17th Oshore Symposium also includes an exciting collaboration with Shanghai SNAME providing a 4-paper track. All attendees will receive proceedings in print and on USB ash drive. More Information http://www.sname.org/TexasSection/Events/OshoreSymposium/ Registration http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm/?bevaid=225029 01_25_FDept_SNAME_Jan12_P4.indd 21/5/12 3:38 PM