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ULSTEIN

AZIMUTH THRUSTE YSTEMS...

TRIED AND TRUSTED HSI

ON THE COVER

BY THE MARKET

Ulstein controllable pitch Compass thrusters and fixed pitch Z-drive thruster systems have proved their unique flexibility since being introduced more than 30 years ago. Today our thrusters are in operation throughout the world in a wide range of applications.

The thruster units are suitable for all types of applications, such as tugs, offshore vessels, diving support vessels, fishing vessels and ferries. For these vessels a manoeuvring precision and speed of response are of utmost importance, which are easily achievable with fully azimuthing thrusters.

Power ranges from 100 - 7000 kW.

ULSTEIN PROPELLER AS

N-6065 Ulsteinvik, Norway

Tel.: +47-70 01 40 00

Telefax: +47-70 01 40 17

ULSTEIN MARITIME LTD. 96 North Bend Street

Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 6H1, Canada

Tel.: +1-604-942 1100

Fax: +1-604-942 1125

ULSTEIN USA INC. 2701 Delaware Ave.

Kenner, LA 70062, USA

Tel.: +1-504-46 44 561

Fax:+1-504-46 44 565

Pictured on this month's cover is Carnival Cruise Lines' Imagination. Part of the line's Fantasy series of ships, this 70,567-ton vessel is the fifth superliner built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards for Carnival.

MR/EN'S feature on the Outstanding Cruise Ships of 1995 — of which the Imagination is one — begins on page 76. 43 MARITIME ASIA In conjunction with Seo Japan '96, MR/EN takes a look at the world's busiest commercial shipbuilding region, with special focus on:

JAPAN: Builders and suppliers answer challenges with technologi- cally advanced solutions. — by Greg Trauthwein, editor

KOREA: Expansion continues.

FAR EAST COLUMN: The first installment of a bi-monthly column by international editor Alan Thor} , focusing on contract news and negotiation reports. 56 CORROSION CONTROL Ballast Tank Coatings: Properly selected and maintained coatings are critical to structural integrity.

Clearing the l^^s: New paint stripping system promises to save time and money. 1|

PLUS: MR/Ehfs Coating Product Sh owcase begins on page 18. 76 SHIPS OF 1995

Owners, builders and suppliers have once again provided a full roster of outstanding ships to honor.

PLUS: CRUISE SHIP MARKET REPORT — Cruise lines maneuver for control in a sector characterized by increased con- solidation and the arrival of a new major player. — by Bridget A. Murphy, assistant editor

Circle 364 on Reader Service Card

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 29 EUROPEAN UPDATE: U.K. dockyard enjoys rare success; FBM in Far East fast ferry deal; London Boat Show showcases propulsion products. 37 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Developments range from management of extensive networks to monitoring multiple NC cutting machines. 64 MARINE PROPULSION SELECTION GUIDE: Complete diesel engine directory, with updates from propulsion product manufacturers. 91 SHOW PREVIEWS: Cruise Shipping '96 & ASNE Day. 98 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 101 SHIP & BOATBUILDING TECHNOLOGY: Total project management 105 FERLISHIP'S PRINCIPAL CONTRACTS RECORDED 106 TANKER SAFETY: Foss debuts new retrieval system. 121 CLASSIFIEDS

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