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KAHLENBERG BROS.CO MARINE PRODUCTS SINCE 1895 Kahlenberg has developed a triple chimetone air / steam whistle for the largest of gambling, exclusion / dinner boats. This 442 lb. whistle will simply make your hair stand up straight with its beautiful sound. Contact Kahlenberg for the next air / steam whistle for your Stern Wheeler. Bring back the nostalgia of the Mississippi River during her steamboat days. CALL KAHLENBERG TODAY. ( 414 ) 793-4507 Fax: (414 )793-1346 1986 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241 Circle 251 on Reader Service Card ON THE COVER Pictured on this month's cover are a pair of port pilot boats — the Phineas Banning and the Stephen M. White — both assembled at Willard Marine boat yard in Anaheim, Calif. The boats were designed specifically to serve the needs of Los Angeles port pilots who, under U.S. Coast Guard regulation changes, will have their boarding area extended to three miles out to sea. The 52-ft. (15.8-m) vessels can cruise at 27 knots. See full details on page 18. SETTING A COURSE FOR CLEANER SEAS Legislation and regulations have resulted in research programs and technological developments aimed at designing MARPOL-compliant vessels. Also, see how some suppliers are making regula- tory compliance easier for owners and operators. SHIP REPAIR The ship repair sector has benefited from increased regulation, but which yards are benefiting the most, and where? What market segments are expected to be the hottest in the repair industry? International EditorAlanTWpeaddresses these questions and more. SAFETY AT SEA Ship casualties are down, but shipbuilders, owners and operators are under constant pressure to produce and maintain safer ships. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 40 European Update: FBM decision to specialize in fast ferries pans out; Dutch yard wins RoRo orders; Scottish shipbuilders make a comeback. 44 BENELUX Review: Dutch builders enjoy a healthy stream of newbuild orders. — by Alan Thorpe, international editor 66 Electronics Update: The use of satcoms for salvage tug purposes. 54 Recent Ship Sales 69 Ferliship's Recent Ship Orders 73 Electronics Update: Rydex scores big in U.S. 75 Show Preview — EUROPORT '95 75 Show Preview — SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION '95 77 Show Previews — Australia welcomes world maritime interests Down Under. 85 Calendar off Events Fast Action Reader Service Card 88 Classifieds MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS ISSN-0025-3448 NO. 10 Volume 57 118 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010 (212) 477-6700 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers. Founder: John J. O'Malley 1905-1980 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published monthly by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Mailed at Second Class Postage Rates at Waterbury, CT 06701 and additional mailing 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 editorial material. © 1995 Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Member INTERNATIONAL Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. 4 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News