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Editor's Note

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Ui eactive by nature, the marine business is perpet- ually embarked upon the path of transforma- tion, with new rules and regulations handed down from international, national and regional authori- ties as to how ships and boats should be equipped and operated.

Tomorrow will be no different.

Whether it is new legislation dictating the timing and form of reporting cargos [ "I'm Looking Through You " by Dennis Bryant, page 18] or the way in which vessels are outfitted [AIS Update, page 46], marine companies are increasingly being stretched, forced to consume and digest a veri- table smorgasbord of statutes just to stay in business.

Next month in Oslo, the international maritime community gathers in Oslo for the bi-annual NorShipping 2003 Exhibition, one of the world's leading marine events. From around the globe companies will gather to discuss and dis- cover the latest developments which are designed to make the process of design- ing, building, outfitting and operating vessels more cost efficient.

But while change is the constant, the adage "the more things change, the more they stay the same," is similarly apt for the marine business. I personally relish the historical aspect of our business, and receive tremendous satisfaction in discussing the evolution of the business with people in the know. In this edi- tion, I am happy to offer a unique perspective on the evolution of the marine business from Robert G. Allan, the third-generation leader of Robert Allan Ltd.

Delivery of the spectacular new fireboat — L.A. Fireboat 2, featured on page 53 — was the impetus for an inquiry e-mail to Mr. Allan, a simple request which quickly mushroomed into a feature on the industry and his company, its heritage and its future, starting on page 50.

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On the Cover: Norwegians have always been closely related to the sea, a factor which has allowed them to become and maintain leadership status in the internation- al marine market. In early June, maritime leaders from around the globe will convene in Oslo for Norshipping 2003. Coverage starts on page 24. (Photo credit: Greg Traulhwein)

In this edition 22 Disaster Response Vessel 23 S/S United States to Sail 46 AIS Report 56 Fuels, Lubes & Additives 60 Ship's Store 62 Buyer's Directory 64 Ad Index 65 Classified

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