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Contents I Features 18 Entry of Titans Delayed The push to build ultra large containerships has helped advance a number of marine technologies, but the sour world economy has muted some of the glitter. — by David Tinsley, technical editor 26 U.S. Navy Supplement Decisions are being made today for the look and consistency of the Navy for the next generation. 34 Your Friendly Boatbuilding Neighbor Born, in essence, from the collapse of the Cold War, SENESCO continues to carve an ever-widening niche in the barge building business. — by Regina P. Ciardiello, senior editor 36 Integrated Bridge The push for consolidation has been led by marine electronics man- ufacturers' integration of components and systems. 41 Bridge of the Future Transas' Andrey Vorobiev shares his vision for the bridge of tomor- row. 47 RoPax Re-Think Wartsila offers innovative thinking in the development of machinery for the latest breed of combined RoRo / Passenger vessels. 48 RK280: New MAN B&W Powerhouse The RK280 enters the market with the lofty claim of "the most powerful and fuel efficient 1,000 rpm diesel engine in the world." On the Cover A crew member signals with semaphore flags aboard the USNS Pawcatuck. Photo Credit: U.S. Navy. (See U.S. Navy Supplement beginning on page 26). News 4 Carnival & P&O? Carnival tries to thwart Royal Caribbean with hostile takeover bid for P&O. 12 New & Notable Peralta, Costa Atlantica and Superfast XI debut. 23 A New Seastreak Seastreak America welcomed Seastreak New Jersey to its burgeoning fleet. 24 E-Commerce OTAL puts S5M into IT. Australia Report Ship's Store Ferliship's New Contracts Buyer's Directory Advertisers Index Classified Ads Subscriptions: One full year (12 issues) S18.00 in U.S.; outside of U.S. S96.00 including postage and handling. For subscription information, contact: Dale Barnett, fax: (212) 254-6271; e-mail: barnett@marinelink.com \ / Everywhere you need us! Wiring Products for Harsh Areas PANDUIT' worldwide manufacturing and distribution give you ready access to all the products you need in harsh environments to bundle, route, terminate, insulate, identify and speed installation. Quality products. Innovative designs. Products that withstand the toughest chemical and extreme conditions. 800-777-3300 • www.panduit.com Tinley Park, IL 60477 • Fax: 708-532-1811 Email: info@panduit.com VfoNDUIT ELECTRICAL GROUP Circle 245 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS ISSN-0025-3448 USPS-016-750 NO. 1 Vol. 64 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271 Founder: John J. O'Malley 1905 - 1980 Charles P. O'Malley 1928 - 2000 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published monthly by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rates at Waterbury, CT 06701 and additional mail- ing offices. Postmaster send notification (Form 3579) regarding unde- liverable magazines to Maritime Reporter/Engineering News, 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010. Canada Post International Publications Mail Product (Canadian Distribution) Sales Agreement No. 0970700. Printed in U.S.A. Publishers are not responsible for the safekeeping or return of editorial material. © 2002 Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. 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 ttie prior written permission of the pub- lishers. Member INTERNATIONAL® Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
