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The American Waterways Operators is celebrating its 50th anniversary at its annual Spring Convention, to be held in St. Louis in April. The AWO and its members currently face many challenges, including issues of safety, user fees and the environment. Turn to page 32, the start of our annual AWO coverage, for full details on current issues and how they affect you. (Cover photo credits: Zidell Marine Group; and the bridge of the

Finnyard-built Fennica {inset picture}). 32 AWO Annual Safety and the environment top the AWO

Spring meeting agenda. Discover how debates and outcomes on these issues will affect your bottom line.

Casino Riverboat Supplement

The Riverboat Gaming sector maintains steady growth, as state legislators and owner/operators embrace this entertain- ment medium.

Marine Electronics Yearbook

Read up on the latest innovations and projects from the makers of navigation and communication electronics. 21 EDITORIAL: Stanford Parris,

Saint Lawrence Seaway

Development Corp. 45 Legislative Update 89 U.S. Shipbuilding Outlook

SHOW PREVIEWS 72 Sasmex 72 Tug & Salvage 91 Shipping '94

DEPARTMENTS 69 Calendar 70 Maritime Products Showcase 98 Classifieds

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