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a small space, a simple operation, all USCG and IMO requirements, your budget.

Although it's small, there are BIG reasons why an OMNIPURE™

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Pictured on this month's cover is ABS inspector George Revezikas. ABS says, "One of the most effective programs to have been implemented to improve the safety of aging bulk carriers is the enhanced survey program. This requires a close-up inspection of specified critical areas within a ship's structure." Ship repair and conversion technology is the feature of the March edition, beginning on page 32. 8 29 32 42 66 13 14 18 22 44 46 48 50 60 80 77 82

Arco Tankers Geared for Success

The new Arco tanker under construction at

Avondale features a host of new and innovative marine technologies. — by David Tinsley

Training from the Inside Out

Dr. Alex Koukharenko, the ideologist of all simulator development for Transas, takes you inside the psychology of simulator training.

SHIP REPAIR

Get Ready for Ed

B. Edward Ewing is helping to change the landscape and mindset of ship repair and conversion in the United States.

Stitch It Up

Metal stitching is positioned as a means to repair ships more quickly and cost effectively.

Spanish Maritime Report

The transformation of the Spanish maritime mar- ket continues. — by David Tinsley

Marine Finance

Invasive Species & Enviro Regs

Satellite Communication Report

Algoma improves processes with SatCom.

Software Solutions

Intergraph helps to blaze new trails.

Hull Construction Materials

Falling apart at the seams.

Lubricants Report

Marine Electronics Product Finder

Electronics Technology

Vessel I.D. system readies for market.

Marine Coatings &

Corrosion Control

Advertiser's Index

Buyer's Guide

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