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ON THE COVER

The cover illustration is a model of the USS Sentry (MCM3), produced at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash. It is the first complete ship 3-D Product Model produced by the U.S. Navy using Intergraph's Integrated Ship Design and Production (ISDP) suite of products. The model is planned to be used in Continuous Acquisition and Life-Cycle Support (CALS) initiative as a baseline for the ships in the USS Avenger (MCM1) class. The 3-D product model and its class variants are used for the design to production of ships, and continue with life cycle maintenance. For more on Intergraph, turn to page 12. 53 SNAME: The Society of Naval Architects &

Marine Engineers will convene its annual meeting and the International Maritime Exposition in the nation'scapital from October 4-7. A full schedule of educational sessions — covering everything from shipbuilding technology to naval affordability — coupled with nearly TOO exhibitors, promises to make this one of the organization's best offerings to date.

PLUS" A special insert focuses on Norwegian suppliers' efforts at SNAME (to follow page 50).

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 12 CAD/CAM Update 20 European Update: TT-Line's "Green" RoRo almost ready at Finnyards. 76 Finland Maritime Review 80 Market Report: Panamax bulk carrier market looks optimistic. 82 Coatings Update: The development of a hydrophobic/icephobic coating. 95 Avondale Wins Order For Tankers: Russian owner to get seven 42,000-dwt product tankers by 1998 from New Orleans yard. 96 Recent Ship Sales 96 Financial Update:The importance of residual value. 97 Financial Update: Tanker market overview. 109 Fast Action Reader Service Card 112 Classifieds

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Marine Propulsion

Technologies ii .special supplement to Maritime Reporter

A 52-page supplemental publication dedicated solely to marine propulsion issues, featuring a propulsion round-up from Graeme MacLennan and articles on everything from waterjets and pro- pellers to gears and gas turbines.

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