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MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS RTM STAR CENTER .the premier maritime training center in the Americas, announces the installation of the world's first Full Mission Diesel Electric Simulator. This simulator is based on a design by Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems with enhanced mechanical and electrical systems enabling it to meet the demanding STCW '95 requirements for Class "A" full mission simulation. The Full Mission Diesel Electric Simulator will be used to train experienced maritime professionals in the use of proper plant management procedures with an emphasis on safety and human factors. TRAIN ON THE WORLD'S FIRST DIESEL ELECTRIC SIMULATOR Additionally, the training can be specific in nature for equipment familiarization or more general when used for plant management or Engine Room Resource Management (ERM). The simulator also has the ability to create realistic scenarios requiring troubleshooting and casualty control. This enables real-time assessment of knowledge and proficiency. If you are interested in finding out more information about RTM STAR Center's state-of-the-art maritime training, please contact one of our customer service representatives. STAR Center Ft" ^Su45-4522°lcd° "" >3 xrvjyy^^lltfl Arwrawcw, Visit our website: www.staMenter.com SIMULATION, TRAINING, ASSESSMENT &RESEARCH RTM STAR Coiittr admit* ntudcnh of any ran, color, national and cthnlc origin arm Contents PUBLISHERS John E. O'Molley John C. O'Molley • jomalley@marinelink.com Chief Financial Officer Albert A. Adinolfi Circle 234 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com NEW YORK 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010 Tel: (212) 477-6700; Fox: (212) 254-6271 e-mail: mren@marinelink.com • Web: Internet: www.marinelink.com FLORIDA 215 NW 3rd Si., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Associate Publisher Gregory R. Trauthwein • traulhwein@marinelink.com •DITORIAL Managing Editor Regina P. Ciordiello • ciardiello@marinelink.com Assistant Editor Jennifer Rabulon • rabulan@morineiink.com Technical Editor David Tinsley Contributing Editor Dennis L Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel, Haight Gardner Holland & Knight Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates MARKETING Marketing Manager Richard Grable • grable@marinelink.com Tel: (Sil) 732-1659; Fax: (561) 732-6984 PRODUCTION Production Manager Michael Lowe • lowe@marinelink.com Asst. Production Manager Oksano Mortemy • martemy@marinelink.com CIRCULATION Circulation Manager Dale L. Barnett • bornett@marinelink.com ADVERTISING SALES Vice President of Sales Lucia M. Annunziata • onnunziato@marinelink.com National Sales Manager Rob Howard • howard@marinelink.com Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984 North American Sales Manager Brett W. 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Orn, Box 184, S-271 24 Ystad, Sweden Tel:+46 411-184 00; Fax:+46411 105 31 Spain JOSE LUIS SEVA Via Exdusiuas S.L, C/ Viriato, 69 SC, 28010, Madrid, Spain Tel: +34 91 448 9136; Fax: +34 91 446 0214 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News 8 A Loss of Prestige The break up and sinking of the tanker Prestige has the marine industry facing some tough choices. 13 Signed, Sealed, Delivered ... Unsure? President Bush has signed the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Dennis Bryant reasons that the new measure could put the U.S. out of step with other nations with regard to maritime security. — By Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel, Haight Gardner Holland & Knight 19 Big & Efficient, Redefined IZAR has intensified its research efforts to create a broader business plat- form in the energy market, and is talking about its Ultra Large Floating Production Systems (ULFPS) as central to its Seagas Project. — By David Tinsley, Technical Editor 21 Providing Cover Dr. Michael Champ offers an update on the phase out ofTBT coatings. 24 Eye for Design As cruise ships get larger, so too does the complexity of their interior design and outfitting. Mark Hilferty examines proven and new tech- niques to bring magic to cruise shipping via technology. — By Mark Hilferty, Joint Managing Director, McNeece 26 Great Ships of the Year Seventeen ships, from the first Double Acting Tanker (DAT) to the first commercial dry cargo vessel to be built in the U.S. in 10 years are featured on these pages. Also, read about the "Malacca-max" tanker with the revo- lutionary Ax-bow; Contship Aurora, built by Daewoo and the first ship built to Germanischer Lloyd's new "Green Passport"; and the Chinese- built Rickmers Hamburg.
