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Shipbuilding Demand To 2000: Japan's ASIS releases its latest projections regarding tanker and bulk carrier demands. 22 CRUISE & FERRY DESIGN &

L EQUIPMENT ^As passengers demand more efficiencies and safety ^regulations become stricter, owners, builders and designers are challenged to develop jand deliver technologically advanced solutions. — by David Tinsley, technical editor 32 SCANDINAVIAN MARITIME REVIEW

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Wtirtsilti's continued success as a premier power supplier is enhanced with new, improved products. •G^S TfooO TffiffiOOS Unitor enters the $170 million shipboard tools market. 47 SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION

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