As the inland towing market gears up for the implementation of the United States Coast Guard Subchapter M regulations, a number of issues are coming to the forefront for naval architects and marine engineers. With Subchapter M primarily addressing safety and crew comfort, designers are looking for equipment with reduced noise and vibration signatures. Long-term statistics show that noise and vibration have their greatest impact on a person during their off time or rest period. This directly affects crew alertness during work hours.
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