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Contents

Government Update 9 Ballast Water Management

Effective August 13, 2004, the ballast water management poli- cy will have new (& expensive) teeth. — by Dennis L. Bryant

Navy 22 ... And then there were Two ...

The competition to build the new Littoral Combat Ship class has been sliced to two teams.

Offshore/GOM Report 24 Where's the Black Gold?

While the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea Offshore markets continue to struggle, a new report suggests $189 billion will be pumped into the world market in the next five years. 28 Welcome to the Party

New to the marine market. Maine's Cianbro delivers two rigs for Petrodrill.

Investment in Design 29 The Germany RoRo Bastion

Flensburger continues to blaze a trail with outstanding contain- erships. — by David Tinsley. technical editor

Maritime Security Compliance Guidebook 41 Time's Up!

As strict, new maritime security initiatives enter force.

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