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Associate Publisher

Gregory R. Trauthwein • trauthwein@marinelink.com

Associate Editor

Jennifer Rabulan rabulan@marinelink.com

Technical Editor • David Tinsley

Contributing Editor Dennis L. Bryant

Senior Maritime Counsel, Holland & Knight

Editorial Consultant

James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates

Editorial Intern

Kate Queram queram@marinelink.com

PRODUCTION

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ADVERTISING SALES

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Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984

Senior Vice President, Sales

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Tel: (561) 732-1185; Fax: (561) 732-8414

Vice President of Sales

Lucia M. Annunziata annunziata@marinelink.com

Classified Ad Sales

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Tel: (212) 477-6700

Sales Administration Manager

Tina Veselov veselov@marinelink.com

Sales Assistant

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Manager, Accounting Services

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Manager, Public Relations

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Manager, Information Technology Services

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International Sales Operations

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ENGINEERINGNEWS

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Circle 246 on Reader Service Card

GOVERNMENT UPDATE 15 The Avian Flu

Dennis Bryant explains how an Avian Flu pandemic could seriously impact the shipping business in 2006 and beyond.

SVDR 18 Black Box for Ships

As new regulations regarding the outifitting of Simplified

Voyage Data Recorders (SVDR) set to enter force, Joe

Direnzo III and Chris Doane lay out important information for shipowners.

AUSTRALIA 22 Lighter, Faster

Australia has consolidated its position in the world as a leading force in the design and production of fast, light- weight ferries and high-performance craft, David Tinsley reports.

PASSENGER VESSELS 24 Above the Water

New designs and materials to make passenger vessels more efficient and cost effective.

GULF OF MEXICO 27 Raising Rhea

Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita left a swath of destruction throughout the U.S. Gulf of Mexico area. As the region makes its comeback, Don Sutherland reports on some

Herculean efforts to recover and rebuild.

PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY 30 Pods Perform

With two years of service experience under its belt, the

Queen Mary 2 stands as a testament to pod performance. 18 24 30 27

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