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COVER

Pictured on the cover is a tug and barge, owned by the Brix Mari- time Co., Portland, Ore., on the

Columbia River. Look in this issue, starting on page 19, for complete coverage of the AWO annual meeting.

INSIDE:

Rationalizing Navy Ship

Maintenance Capacity 16

AWO ANNUAL: One On One

With Joe Farrell; Meeting

Preview; Position Papers 19

Inmarsat-M: Lower Prices +

Smaller Equipment = New

Markets 29

Navigation & Communication

Equipment Review 32

Special Supplement:

Outstanding Cruise Ships 43

Gaming Update 59

Preview: ASNE Annual Navy

Logistics Symposium 84

Crowley To Spend $100 Million On Fleet

Of Specialized Tugs

Crowley Maritime

Corp. has announced plans to invest more than $100 million on a fleet of eight tractor tugs, to be con- structed in U.S. yards. The tugs are designed to feature

Caterpillar engines and Voith

Schneider cycloidal propel- ler systems. See page 42 for more details.

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