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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURE SHIP 8 ISHIN-III

Large-scale iron ore carrier seeks to maximize fuel economy, emission reduction technology.

ROUNDTABLE 24 Software Solutions

As the maritime industry faces numerous challenges on efficiency, emissions, security and profitability, software solution providers offer answers.

TRAINING & EDUCATION 38 Maritime Schools invest in the Future

Maritime training & education institutions are generally plowing profits into better facilities and programs to meet the needs of mariners today and tomorrow.

BLOGS 46 & 48 MartimeProfessional.com

Solar Assisted Power • Blazing Trails in Brazil • Who Blew Up the South Korean Warship?

WRITERS Weigel, DeSimone, Spielmann, Bryant

INSURANCE 18 Vital Role of the Marine Surveyor • by Rich DeSimone, President, Travelers Ocean Marine & Kord

Spielmann, Technical Director, Travelers Ocea Marine Risk Control

LEGAL BEAT 20 More than a License • by Alan M. Weigel, Esq., Blank Rome LLP

GOVERNMENT UPDATE 22 U.S. Government: Pirates & Ransoms • by Dennis L. Bryant, Maritime Regulatory Consulting

COVERSTORY

MARINE ENVIRONMENT 30 Slow Steaming:

Passing Fad or

Here to Stay?

Container shipping’s laid up capacity could all be back in service as early as mid-2011 as carri- ers intensify the practice of slow steaming ves- sels on long-haul trades. Maritime Reporter’s correspondent in Hong Kong reports on the en- vironmental advantages, as well as the technical and logistical challenges, of taking ships built and intended to steam at up to 25 knots and slowing them down. • by Greg Knowler 38 (Photo OOCL) 8