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From: Russ
Location: Las Vegas
Email: COGIT8R@aol.com
Remote Name: 207.200.116.9
Date: 04/30/05
Time: 12:47:26 PM
Crew costs are lower because they operate with a crew of 18 or 19 while a current laker required 25 to 28. Also, if I remember correctly, there is an operational savings because the inspection requirements of a barge is less restrictive than a self propelled vessel.
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