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Pictured on the cover is an innovative open-top containership built by Germany's HDW. Like that of many nations, Germany's maritime industry is in the midst of significant change. In conjunction with the upcom- ing SMM '96 exhibition, International Editor Alan Thorpe looks at the recent progress and near term prospects for the German industry, starting on page 44. 38 EUROPEAN UPDATE

Atlantic Challenge represents a significant benchmark in development of the supertrawler. — by Carol Fulford & Andy Smith 52 94

Dominated by the financial complications confronting the Bremer Vulkan Group, the German maritime industry faces reorganization. — by Alan Thorpe

FINNISH MARITIME REVIEW

Finland's maritime innovation spans well past its expertise in the cruise vessel segment.

NORWEGIAN MARITIME REVIEW

Norwegian vessel and equipment suppliers continue to extend their influence around the globe. 124 MARINE PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY

International Editor Graeme MacLennan looks at developments in high speed and gas turbine engines in part one of MR/EN's Propulsion Technology focus. (Part two of the Propulsion Technology focus starts on page 12 of the Marine

Technology International supplement included with this edition.)

ALSO 6 MARKET REPORT: Suezmax tanker market going through change. 9 MARKET REPORT: Bulk carrier market weakening. 12 Contracts 67 Company & Pooplo Nows 130 FERllSHIP's Now Contracts Rocoivod 134 SNAME '96 Preview & International Maritimo Exposition

Exhibitor List 150 Calendar of Events

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The third edition of MTI complements MR/EN's Marine Propulsion Technology focus.

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