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In a class GISLAVED FOUEAB Box 518 S-33228 Gislaved Sweden Phone +46-37180660 Fax +46-37114366 MARITIME REPORTER & ENGINEERING NEWS EDITORIAL, ADVERTISING & EXECUTIVE OFFICES 118 E. 25™ ST. New York, N.Y. 10010 Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fax: (212) 254-6271 ON THE COVER Featured on this month's cover is the 11.4-MW azimuthing electric Azipod-propulsion drive, a system jointly developed by Kvaerner Masa-Yards and ABB Industry. Shown is the installation of the Azipod on the 16,000-dwt icebreaking tanker, M/TUikku, owned by NEMARC Shipping Company. For full details on the installation, turn to the story on page 52. 27 60 Circle 310 on Reader Service Card 68 PROPULSION DIRECTORY Complete, up-to-date diesel selection guide, as well as a detailed review of propulsion equipment. Cruise Shipping Annual Several outstanding cruise ships were de- livered in 1993; discover how the build- ers, suppliers and operators involved made them great ships. SHIP & BOATBUILDING TECH Vessel builders are saving time and money using the latest technology avail- able. Read up on the latest CAD/CAM systems. EDITORIAL 8 Revitalization of the U.S. Mari- time Industry, by Gerry E. Studds REVIEW 71 Megayacht Market 75 ISO 9000 Certification—The Worldwide Quality Language 89 Coatings & Corrosion Control DEPARTMENTS 95 Calendar 99 Maritime Products Showcase 107 Classifieds Publishers: EDITORIAL Editorial Director: Managing Editor: Assistant Editor: Assistant Editor: Editorial Consultant: Intornational Editors: PRODUCTION Production Manager: Asst. Production Manager: Circulation Manager: SALES Regional Sales Manager: Regional Sales Maaager: Charles P. 0'Mall John E. O'Malloy John C. O'Malloy Charles P. 0'Mall Greg Trauthwoin Erin M. 0'Driscoll Dan Maniotis James R. McCaul Graeme MacLenn Alan Thorpe Susan Eisenstoin Stacey Dorman Dale L Barnett Daniel A. Arnold Lucia Annunziati (For a complete List of Regional Reps, turn to pac MARITIME REPORTER AN0 ENGINEERING NEWS ISSN-0025-3448 118 EAST 25th STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10010 (212) 477-6700 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published monthly by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Mailed at Second Class Postage Rates at Waterbury, CT 06701 and additional mail- ing offices. Postmaster send notification (Form 3579) regarding undeliverable magazines to Maritime Reporter/Engineering News, 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010. Publishers are not responsible for the safekeeping or return of edi- torial material. No. 2 Volume 56 Founder: John J. O'Malley 1905-1980 Member WBPA • INTERNATIONAL Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. by itself! Exclusive ship interiors harmonizing colour and design with functionality and safety. Gislaved Decor M-1320 is a fire classified foil material extensively used in many ships and contributing to the elegance of first class interiors every- where. Gislaved Decor M-1320 is available in a wide selec- tion of colours, embosses and prints. Decor M-1320 provides interior designers with a richly varied mate- rial with which to create ex elusive environments aboard ship. 110 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News