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EDITOR'S NOTE S afety issues have seemingly perme- ated every aspect of the maritime industry. Whether the discussion is with the owner of a cruise ship or a tanker; the builder of an LPG car- rier or a woodchip carrier; the supplier of a diesel engine or a stair tread — the conversa- tion undoubtedly will always get around to safety issues. This month's comprehensive coverage of safety topics starts on page 68.

The safety theme is carried over, naturally, into the editorial content of our standard-sized supplement Marine Technology

International, which was mailed with this edition. Specifically,

International Editor Alan Thorpe covers the much-scrutinized

RoRo vessel segment, examining the legislative and equipment supply issues which are currently top-of-mind for everyone involved with this niche.

By the time this edition "hits the street," the marine industry will already be headlong into yet another busy exhibition and con- ference season. One of the more anticipated events this spring is the American International Shipbuilding Exhibition (AISE), scheduled for April 11-13 in New Orleans. An impressive roster of exhibitors has been lined-up for the inaugural edition of this show, and anticipation is high as interest in the U.S. marine mar- ket continues to grow. An abbreviated exhibitor list, complete with short descriptions on what's new at AISE, starts on page 102.

Finally, the second installment o/MR/EN's Far East Update starts on page 30. This column — which will appear six times a year — is dedicated to delivering the most recent shipbuilding and repair contract information from Asia. MR/EN participat- ed in the Sea Japan '96 exhibition for the first time, and having enjoyed success in Yokohama, it will be particularly gratifying to watch the Far East Update grow. Anyone who is, or anyone who would like to be doing business in the Far East should make this a must read.

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