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MARITIME
REPORTER
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ENGINEERING NEWS
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering 14 An Ounce of Prevention
Tribon's M3 contains a "Continuous Flooding Simulation" for modelling progressive flooding within a vessel, helping vessel designers to design better ships.
Great Ships of 2005 18 Great Ships of 2005
In its annual round-up of the most significant ships delievered during the year. Maritime Reporter found an abundance of gas carriers.
The Environment 31 The Ballast Water Challenge
Marine technology is rapidly evolving as shipping companies increasingly are called upon to ensure that potentially harmful substances are kept out of the water.
Safety Products & Systems 33 Safety Products & Systems Directory
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Government Update 10 The U.S. Ocean Dumping Act
At press time, the chief executive officer of an American ocean carrier is on trial for alleged participation in the discharge of contaminated wheat into waters of the South China Sea. The charges were brought under the somewhat obscure U.S. Ocean
Dumping Act. — by Dennis L. Bryant
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