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Contents

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Government Update 10 Tuns, Tons & Tonnage

Dennis Bryant explores the history and convolutions of meas- uring a ship’s tonnage.

Tanker Technology 18 Getting Gassed

As the demand for high-value Liquefied Natural Gas carriers continue to rise, so to does the technical innovations housed within. — by David Tinsley 20 The Birth of the Large LNG Carrier

Review of the primary factors involved in making LNG carriers ever larger.

Profile 21 Technology Redefines Safety

So says Chris Wiernicki, American Bureau of Shipping’s new

Chief Technology Officer.

Training & Education 25 Meet the Mass Maritime Flotilla

Massachussetts Maritime’s advanced Shiphandling course employs some unique training methods.

Marine Electronics 34 RCCL Builds Bridge of the Future

Driven by innovations of the Voyager class, Royal Caribbean

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