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On the Cover: Pictured is 897-ft. (273.4-m) Overseas Ohio at Cascade General Drydock.

The ship was in for its biennial drydocking, which was a contract in excess of $5 million and included steel repairs, blasting and coating. Photo is copyright 1999 Cascade General Inc. 8 Melding of cultures

Wartsila NSD has taken its latest step toward long-term prosperity via Italy, specifically re- titling and re-engineering Grandi Motori Trieste as Wartsila NSD Italia. — by David Tinsley 18 It's covered

DNV debuts technology to speed surveys; IMO speaks out on potential TBT ban effects; More lessons learned from the Titanic tragedy. 26 One ship, multi-function

Astilleros Espafioles has delivered the first two (of six) innovative stainless steel product/chemical carriers to Stolt. The ships are the model of multi-functionality, able to carry up to 700 differ- ent types of cargoes. 34 Revolutions or solutions?

The design of a record breaking vessel; SLV's carve a lucrative niche, Project Pecan ... a nutty idea?

Battling through adversity is the hallmark of the

U.S. industry, which is firmly embarked on the road to consolidation.

The U.S. Shipyard Orderbook (starting on page 60) is available in an electronic format at: www.mannehnk.com 3? 10 Marine Finance: Oslo's maritime shares bounce back. 13 Marine Finance: Is it time to buy secondhand ships? 15 Recent Ship Sales 28 Marine Engineering: Automated combustion analysis. 41 Marine Literature Review 48 Software Solutions 53 Country Focus: Germany 65 New Shipyard Orders 69 Buyer's Guide 72 Advertiser's Index 73 Classified/Professional Advertisements

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