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Contents 12 High Risk = High Security

The U.S. Government, as well as the U.S. Customs Service is focusing on cargo as a major risk factor in terms of U.S. maritime security — By Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel,

Haight Gardner Holland & Knight 18 Broadened Horizons

A new bow thruster replacement method was developed by Hydrex. 21 Celebrity Profile

This past spring, Celebrity Cruise Lines' tapped Dietmar Wertanzl as its new VP of Fleet Operations — a position that allows him to follow his dream of travel on the high seas. — By Regina P. Ciardiello, managing editor 24 Fresh Fuel Cells

Danish firm Haldor Topsoe has blended its cost-effective fuel powering solutions with Wartsila for the development of a hybrid power and propul- sion system for a new generation of German subs. — By David Tinsley, technical editor 28 Littorally Speaking...

Designed with high speed, shallow draft and utmost maneuverability, the new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), is the shape of the new Navy. — By Commander Joseph Chiaravallotti, U.S. Navy 36 The Wind Ship

The need for renewable energy sources has led to a spate of offshore wind farms, resulting in the need for a unique vessel to install and service mas- sive wind turbines. 46 An Unwelcome Predator

While there's no avoiding corrosion on vessels, there have been coatings developments to alleviate this unfriendly predator.

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