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Capabilities

Send and receive private voice, fax and e-mail over your VHF radiotelephone with the MariTEL system.

Range

From 286 radio towers erected along coastal U.S. and all inland navigable waterways, MariTEL will provide 50 to 100 mile coverage versus as little as 5 miles with a cellphone.

Convenience

The MariTEL system works with your DSC VHF marine radiotelephone.

No additional hardware to purchase or install.

Reliability

MariTEL has partnered with communication giants

American Tower, Williams

Communications and

Ericsson to deliver a superior level of service.

Vessel Tracking

Remotely monitor the location and movement of vessels from virtually anywhere in the world.

Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard monitors and communicates on VHF marine radio channels, not cellphones.

Economy

MariTEL is far less expensive than satellite systems.

Call MariTEL today at 1-888-627-4835 to learn just how important this broad range of telecommunication services can be to your company's operation and... to your bottom line!

The Marine Telephone Company 16 East 41st Street, New York, NY 10017 • www.maritelusa.com

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Subscriptions: One full year (12 issues) $18.00 in U.S.; outside of U.S. $96.00 including postage and han- dling. For subscription information, contact: Dale Barnett, fax: (212) 254-6271; e-mail: [email protected] 8 Bucking the Trend

With industrial production largely moving to countries with lower labor rates, MAN B&W's Alpha diesel divi- sion remains a shining example of European heavy equipment expertise. — by David Tinsley 14 E-Biz or E-Bust?

Sydney P. Levine ponders the present and future of on- line chartering. 64 Naval Architecture & Marine

Engineering 76 Deck Machinery & Cargo Handling

Equipment

The U.S. Navy uses an innovative software package to simulate its ship hull and deck equipment, helping to save considerable time and cost in the design phase.

PLUS ... Products & Services Report. 13 27 29 38 82 85 88 89

E-Commerce

Fishing Industry Focus

Coatings & Corrosion Control

Legal Beat

NASSCO Wins BP Tanker Deal

Buyer's Guide

Advertiser's Index

Classifieds

On the Cover: Newport News Shipbuilding recently welcomed Carnival Paradise into its mammoth facil- ities for work on the ship's Azipod units. Coverage of this month's main feature — Ship Repair &

Conversion — begins on page 44. 17 An Electronic Revolution

As the world moves toward a paperless society, ques- tions arise, particularly regarding the handling of legal documents. 44 Ship Repair & Conversion

With increasing pressure from all corners of the world, it is becoming more important for ship owners and opera- tors to keep ships and boats in good working order. 52 All in a Day's Work

Meet Becky Stewart, the woman responsible for ensur- ing that ships are repaired at Newport News

Shipbuilding in a correct, efficient and cost effective manner. — by Regina P. Ciardiello

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