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ON THE COVER: 7/ieHishoh is a large surface effect vessel prototype built as part of the Japanese governmer and private industry project dubbed Techno Superliner. A pair of MFT8 gas turbines drove the vessel to 5- knots during a recent trial. The gas turbines are a collaborative effort between Turbo Power & Marine Systemi a division of the United Technologies Corp., and the Takasago Machinery Works, a major manufacturing center within Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). See full story on page 22.

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Gas turbine-powered prototypeHishoh reaches 54 knots in recent trial.

GREAT SHIPS OF 1994

Nine vessels of various type are fea- tured in this year's look at noteworthy builders, suppliers and owners.

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The USCG's controversial COFR rule is about to take effect. Read up to dis- cover 11 ^-hour options .

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