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Design.

Investment In Design

Technical Editor David Tinsle/s new monthly column discusses real- world commercial applications of marine technological innovation.

GREAT BOATS OF 1997

A gallery of outstanding vessels built last year.

Fast Fun Down Under

The Australian maritime industry — traditionally one of the world's more advanced suppliers of fast vessel technology — continues to develop and deliver world class fast ferries. (Pictured here is

Incat-built Devil Caf)

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