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Editor's Note

July, a time when the maritime industry tradition-ally slows to a crawl, is proceeding full-bore, fueled by activity and anticipation surrounding the implementation of MTSA and ISPS. While

July 1 was still hours away as of this writing, it is expected that the deadline will not bring commerce in these United

States, or around the world tor that matter, to a screeching halt. Simply put, we — as in the U.S., the world's leading trade hub — will not allow it.

However, it is foolhardy for any company delaying the implementation of new required security measures to hesitate further. Make no mistake, the maritime security culture resulting from the terrorist attacks of 9/11 is here to stay, and it will be the companies that embrace the change and devise the means to use it for strategic advantage that will lead our industry for the next generation. While the Department of Homeland

Security will exercise due diligence to ensure the world's leading economy is not unduly damaged solely in the name of security, it is an equally safe bet that companies and organizations that resist the call to comply will significantly damage their long-term prospects for profitability. Starting on page 41 of this edition you will find a special sec- tion entitled Maritime Security Compliance • 2004, meant to serve as a primer of sorts for those still fuzzy on the nuances of new security measures and their effect on the marine business. At press time it appears that port and port facilities lagged significantly in the security compliance race, according to statistics released by the International

Maritime Organization and presented on page 41. While vessel owner rejoice in compli- ance, realize that a port or port facilities' non-compliance can and will serve to slow the shipping process, and should be examined thoroughly.

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Benjamin Franklin (Source: www.ushistory.org)

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Pictured on this month's cover is U.S. Homeland

Security Secretary Tom Ridge, who has been the very public face on everything security in the U.S.

On the eve of July 1, 2004, Secretary Ridge and colleagues were making a strong push to get com- pliance in the critical maritime sector. See Maritime

Security Compliance section starting on p. 41. 4 Editorial Index 16 CAD/CAM Report 34 Podded Propulsion 36 Marine Diesel Technical Guide 52 Buyer's Directory 55 Standardized Bulk Carrier Rules 56 Ad Index 57 Ship's Store 58 Classifieds

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