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International Representatives EDITOR'S NOTE The year 1999 could arguably be counted as one of the more tumultuous for the maritime industry in the past half-century. Collectively, a series of related and non-related events ? from continuing financial fallout from the Far East to roller coaster-like oil prices to corporate consolidation to high-profile casualties ? have conspired to effectively change the face of the marine and offshore markets for some time to come. Some high-profile mishaps in the red-hot cruise market have seemingly done little to nothing to dampen the appetite for new ships, but ? as covered in both this months cruise ship coverage and marine electronics coverage ? the resultant legislative ramifications could indeed change the way in which ships are designed, built, outfitted and operated in the future. The IMO, USCG and U.S. Congress have all had their voice heard on the matter in recent months (See "They Said It" below), and it's a good bet that today's investigations will turn into new standards placed in the pipeline early on in the next decade. For all types of vessels, however, safety of vessel, crew and environment continues to push its way to the top of most agendas. More than ever, ship and boat owners and operators will rely on marine innovations from marine equipment suppliers ? particularly those in the realms of propulsion and electronics ? to ensure that vessels are operated and maintained in a proper manner. The new guide-lines for emissions from marine diesel engines will continue to challenge both supplier and owner alike, to incorporate the changes while maintaining the bottom line. Advances in marine electronics, particularly the advent of electronic charts, are sure to come flying off the shelves and into bridges at a quickening pace. INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS CHARLES E. KEIL, Vice President 4400 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 121, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: +561-368-1021; Fax: +561-368-1161 24-hr Tel/Fax: +561-998-0313; Mobile Tel: +561-716-0338 They Said It: "I believe that continued failure by the international cruise industry to abide by all U.S. and inter-national laws and regulations for operation in and out of our ports and to meet high standards with regard to passenger safety and well-being will result in action to restrict access, not expand it. I chal-lenge them to improve their operations and warn them that if they don't, the Congress will act." ? Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. "The changes that lie ahead of shipping in the new millennium are enormous ... we cannot let events unfold, and then respond to ensuing disasters. We have to prevent them from happening in the first place." ? 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