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Features 10 Preventing Terror on the High Seas

Since September 11, the maritime industry has beefed up security regulations and legislation regarding passenger vessels in these uncer- tain times. — by Jonathan K. Waldron and Susan L. Watson;

Dyer, Ellis and Joseph. 22 FerryCat — A Style All its Own

The double-ended ferry has come of age in Norway via the innova- tive FerryCat design. Developed by Fjellstrand, the vessel will serve on a busy route along the country's Fjord coastline — by David Tinsley, technical editor. 24 Don't Leave Home Without It

SISCO's new A-Pass card provides a new level of security onboard cruise vessels with its high speed interactive photo I.D. and tracking device . — by Regina P. Ciardiello, managing editor 27 Cruise Vessels For Sale

Will the U.S. Navy's JCC-X Program benefit from the collapse of

AMCV's Project America vessels? 36 A Behemoth of Finnish Steel

Employing more than 13,000 employees with an annual turnover of $2.7 billion, Finland's Rautaruukki Steel has cut out a name for itself within the International maritime industry. 40 Under the Deep Blue Sea

This year's Oceanology 2002 Conference promises to unveil myriad of underwater technology.

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On the Cover

Carnival's Imagination made an appear- ance at Atlantic Marine's Mobile, Ala. shipyard this past November for a full 14- day drydocking. The "Fantasy" class vessel, which measures 855 ft. (260.6 m), under- went general repair work on its rudders, tailshaft and thrusters.

News 4 Shake Up At NNS

Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Newport News sector restructures its engineering department. 14 Go West

Nichols Bros, will construct and Guido Perla & Associates will design Whidbey Island,

Wash, largest single vessel contract. 28 Fit for A Queen

Steel was cut for Cunard's Queen Mary 2 last month at Chantiers de 1' Atlantique. 46 Ferliship's New Contracts 49 Ship's Store 54 Buyer's Directory 56 Advertisers Index 57 Classified Ads

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