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Features 18 Entry of Titans Delayed

The push to build ultra large containerships has helped advance a number of marine technologies, but the sour world economy has muted some of the glitter. — by David Tinsley, technical editor 26 U.S. Navy Supplement

Decisions are being made today for the look and consistency of the

Navy for the next generation. 34 Your Friendly Boatbuilding Neighbor

Born, in essence, from the collapse of the Cold War, SENESCO continues to carve an ever-widening niche in the barge building business. — by Regina P. Ciardiello, senior editor 36 Integrated Bridge

The push for consolidation has been led by marine electronics man- ufacturers' integration of components and systems. 41 Bridge of the Future

Transas' Andrey Vorobiev shares his vision for the bridge of tomor- row. 47 RoPax Re-Think

Wartsila offers innovative thinking in the development of machinery for the latest breed of combined RoRo / Passenger vessels. 48 RK280: New MAN B&W Powerhouse

The RK280 enters the market with the lofty claim of "the most powerful and fuel efficient 1,000 rpm diesel engine in the world."

On the Cover

A crew member signals with semaphore flags aboard the USNS Pawcatuck. Photo

Credit: U.S. Navy. (See U.S. Navy

Supplement beginning on page 26).

News 4 Carnival & P&O?

Carnival tries to thwart Royal Caribbean with hostile takeover bid for P&O. 12 New & Notable

Peralta, Costa Atlantica and Superfast XI debut. 23 A New Seastreak

Seastreak America welcomed Seastreak New

Jersey to its burgeoning fleet. 24 E-Commerce

OTAL puts S5M into IT.

Australia Report

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Ferliship's New Contracts

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