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ON THE COVER

The St. Lawrence Seaway, long a gateway to North America, makes plans to maximize its market potential. New St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. head Gail McDonald details the plans, start- ing on page 50.

BULK CARRIERS

MARKET REPORT from IMA Associates — by James R. McCaul

Volatile Market Dominated By Far East Builders — by Alan Thorpe

EUROPEAN UPDATES A new ultra-high specification sup- port vessel designed by IMT Marine debuts in Foinaven field.

ON THE WATERWAYS

In conjunction with the American Waterways Operators, MR/EN takes a hard look at the issues driving the inland market of today and tomorrow. Editorials from AWO leaders detail operational and legislative activities.

PLUS: New St. Lawrence Seaway head Gail McDonald discuss- es fleet renewal incentives and other measures designed to maxi- mize the Seaway's market potential.

THE BIGOER THEY ARE ... The better they do, at least in the case of Newport News Shipbuilding. The yard has recently been a virtual hotbed of activity: five more commercial ships orders come in; the yard unveils its plan to build ships twice as fast; and rumors swirl about NNS's status.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 20 New Legislation = Business In RoRos: MacGregor has signed significant contracts to outfit existing RoRos with flood control doors following a

Norwegian Maritime Directorate decision. 62 MARINE NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORY 68 AISE '96 Preview 72 Ferliship's Principal Contracts Recorded 90 CLASSIFIEDS

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