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Fax: +31 (0) 172 230708 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.wirehub.nl/~tqdesign/maritime.htm 4 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News 40 BENELUX: Carving its niche

In a special report in conjunction with the Europort exhibition, International Editor

Alan Thorpe analyzes market trends in this European region. 8 Marin* Finance 44 Ship Repair & Conversion

Offshore continues to drive repair business. 56 Now & Notable

Round-up of vessels delivered last month from around the world 59 Marino Environmental 67 People & Company News 76 Products Showcase 78 Forliship's Now Contracts 79 Bunher Fuel Monitor 79 Recent Ship Sales 86 Buyer's Guide 90 Classified Advertising

Pictured on the (over: Rapidly advancing technology is helping to vastly change the way ships at sea navigate and communicate. Read up on the latest in marine navigation and commu- nications technology, starting on page 26. Inset: The Sealand Expedition recently visited

NORSHIPCO's Titan drydock for a 25-day repair. This month's Ship Repair & Conversion column starts on page 44. 8 24 26

U.S. Coastal Tanker Construction Outlook

International Maritime Associates President Jim McCaul analyzes the market for build- ing tankers for the domestic trade.

High-lech Offshore

The booming offshore market is being fueled by the ability to find and recover resources in deeper waters.

NAV/COM UPDATE

Decision Time For Inmarsat: The quickly evolv- ing sat/com market has Inmarsat debating pri- vate v. commercial operation.

Charting A Better Course: The raster v. vector chart battle continues.