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MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS Contents Government Update 14 Misplacing the Place of Refuge Modern "place of refuge" law has been shaped by two very separate, and perhaps surprising developments. — by Dennis L. Bryant Propulsion Technology 26 Electric Propulsion Options Broaden Germany's Schottel have strengthened its propulsor offering which melds technical design and performance, reports David Tinsley. 40 Powering the New Breed of RoPax MTU and Austal have teamed to deliver yet another high- speed, high-capacity fast ferry. Spirit of Ontario. The Shipbuilding Report 44 Steel Prices Soar At first a blip and now a trend, surging steel prices are here to stay, and shipbuilders and repairers will feel the pinch. Marine Electronics 46 The Bridge of the Future Manufacturers strive to deliver simplicity, cohesiveness on the bridge. Fuels & Lubes 56 Fuel Oil Separation takes Center Stage A group of leading companies converged on London to discuss a new Separation Performance Standard. Canadian American Transportation Systems NEW Passenger/Auto Ferry Design and Build Contract Request for Proposals Canadian American Transportation Systems (hereinafter called CATS), requests proposals from firms who wish to be considered for the following described project: •A Contract to design and build a passenger/auto ferry, through use of a modified Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Under the RFP, the prevailing shipbuilder and CATS will engage in a design and build partnership for the new passenger/auto ferry. •This ferry will have a capacity of approximately 230 autos and 800 passengers and crew and must be able to maintain service speed of 42 knots. This Ferry will operate on Lake Ontario between Rochester, New York, USA and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. • Proposals must include possible financing alternatives. •The vessel delivery date will be as soon as possible. Special Prequalification requirements apply to this RFP. Certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MIWBEs) are encouraged to participate in the RFP process. Interested parties may obtain Volume IA of the RFP package from the CATS Chief Financial Officer as shown below. The remainder of the RFP package is scheduled for issue after prequalification. At that time, the complete RFP package will be available upon request. 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