The Largest Maritime Social THE COVERMedia Network in the World. Meet the New BossAs Admiral Karl Schultz, the 26th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, settles into his of? ce, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News visits with him to discuss the path forward on a multitude of topics critical to the global maritime community. Story starts on page 46Coast Guard photo by Petty Of? cer 1st Class Jetta Disco.In this EditionEDITORIAL 6GOVERNMENT: The Forward Facing Coast Guard 10LEGAL: U.S.-Flag Vessel Safety 12SAFETY: The Role of the Marine Chemist 16DIGITALIZATION: Class Delivers on Smart Shipping 18SOFTWARE: Communicate or Stagnate 22LNG: Long-term Investment is on the Rise 26MARTID ‘19: Autonomy & the Seafarer 42TECH FILES: Welding, Coatings, Propulsion & more 80WORKBOATS: Eastern Shipbuilding Rebuilds 8828WORKBOATS: Mission Possible 90WORKBOATS: WWII Era Fleet Tugs: Retrospective 92Voices: Joey FarrellBuyer’s Guide 106Classi