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Contents 8 Is Title XI Extinct?

The House and Senate Conferees have zeroed out appropriations that would have allowed MarAd to continue Title XI. — By H. Clayton Cook, Jr. 18 "Dear Mr. Coast Guard,"

Dennis Bryant's open letter to the U.S. Coast Guard summarizes the new marine security initiatives ... and their affect. 24 The Automated Ship

Ship automation is great, as long as it's kept up to date. An interesting proj- ect in Sweden explores efficient ways to accomplish this. — By David Titisley, technical editor 32 Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

The latest nuclear Aircraft Carrier from Northrop Grumman Newport

News Shipbuilding features a wealth of new technologies and features. — By Greg Trauthwein 36 Ministry with a Mission

Rev. Dr. Jean Smith takes over at Seamen's Church Institute, and as Regina

Ciardiello found, she is well prepared for the task. 38 First Responders

A barge/refinery explosion in Staten Island again highlights the need for fast response emergency and clean up vessels. 48 MIC Down Under

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion was the topic of intense study on some double hull barges.

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