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On the Cover: Maui Magic, built by Kvichak Marine Industries for Maui Classic Charters, is a 54-ft. (16.4-m) all-aluminum catamaran for operation out of Maalaea Harbor. The vessel was designed by Morrelli & Melvin (San Diego), and is USCG approved for 71 passengers. It is powered by twin Cummins 6CTA disel engines driving through ZF gears. See passenger vessel coverage starting on page 26

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Charles P. O'Malley, long-time publisher of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News and resi- dent of Floral Park, NY, passed away on December 27, 2000. Mr. O'Malley's career as an adver- tising and publishing executive spanned more than 50 years. Mr. O'Malley began his career at the famous Ellington and Co. advertising agency as a copywriter and later worked at Doremus & Co. as an Account Executive. He then joined the publishing firm of Maritime Activity Reports as

Advertising Sales Manager. In 1980, he became Publisher. During his tenure, the firm's flagship publication, Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, grew to become the world's largest circu- lation magazine serving the Maritime industry. Mr. O'Malley was a long-time member of the

Camp fire Club of America and an avid conservationist, hunter and gun collector. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet; his daughter, Ellen; and son John, as well as by his brother, John and his six grandchildren — Kate Hemmer, Sarah Gorman, and Kristen, Mark, Jeffrey and

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In Memory of Charles P. O'Malley 9 Legal Beat 57 Ferliship's New Ship 15 News Contracts 46 Ship's Store: Marine 60 Statistics

Propulsion 62 Buyer's Directory 52 People & Company News 64 Advertising Index 56 Marine Electronics: 65 Buyer's Directory

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Irish Innovation

Irish Ferries new 50,000-gt Ulysses embodies Nordic ferry technology prowess with Irish business verve. — by David Tinsley

Down Under Meets Down South

World-renowned fast craft builders Incat and Austal Ships have fortified their presence in America, with deals in the

Gulf of Mexico region poised to reap big dividends.

CAD/CAM: High Tech Tools

The cost savings and efficiencies of CAD/CAM are acces- sible to even the smallest boatyards.

On A Roll(s)

Rolls-Royce has quickly become one of the most prolific suppliers of marine propulsion systems. Dr. Saul Lanyado, the new head of its marine division, is set on taking the company to new technological heights. — by Greg Trauthwein

Natural Causes

A university study is melding the latest computer technology with the Theory of Evolution to optimize diesel engine performance. 2 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News