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Featured on this month's cover is the Baglietto-built Opus, a vessel with raceboat excitement and megayacH style interior, propelled via KaMeWa waterjets. A full report on the megayacht business — in the U.S. anl in Europe — starts on page 57. The inset picture is a diagram of the recently introduced Caterpillar 3500 Serie

B engines. For more information on this versatile new engine, turn to page 44. Other propulsion technologj updates, and a comprehensive Marine Propulsion Directory, start on page 84. 46 57 84

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CRUISE SHIP ANNUAL

Cruise ship capacity is set to expand dramatically through 1998. Get an insight into factors contributing to long term market growth, as well as a round up of the latest multi-million dollar or- dering spree, by Greg Trautfiwein, Editor

PICKING UP SPEED...

Megayacht builders attribute a rise in orders to a growing economy, by Dan Maniotis, Senior Editor

MARINE PROPULSION

SELECTION GUIDE

Propulsion component manufacturers —driven by mandates concerning the environment and cost of operation — innovate to compete. Catch up on the latest technological advancements. PLUS: The

Marine Propulsion Directory. v i mm -

MARKETS 33 Financial Update: Financing is key to fuel the growing maritime industry 41 Yard Review: Intermarine 44 Propulsion Update: Caterpillar de- buts new engine series 66 Marine Coatings & Corrosion Control:

Catch up on new IMO rules 81 Dredging: National policy embraced 93 Ship & Boatbuilding Technology

STATISTICS 20 Recent Ship Sales 20 Tanker Scrapping Rates 75 Industry Trends 81 Dredging Contract Awards

SHOW PREVIEWS 109 Ports '95

DEPARTMENTS 100 Calendar 109 Fast Action Reader

Service Card 113 Classifieds

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