PROPULSION“Noise” Is “Noise” Your Next Regulatory and Environmental Hurdle? A different kind of emission in the compliance spotlight – above and below decks.A different kind of emission in the compliance spotlight – above and below decks. By Robert KunkelBy Robert KunkelTop image: the $2.7m environmentally friendly research vessel, Spirit of the Sound.Right image: R/V Spirit of the Sound christened by her godmother Astrid Heidenreich on Friday, September 26, 2014. She is assisted by boat build project manager Robert Kunkel, Amtech.(Photo courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk)November 2014MN52 MN Nov14 Layout 50-65.indd 52 MN Nov14 Layout 50-65.indd 52 10/23/2014 10:38:24 AM10/23/2014 10:38:24 AM