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MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS Editor's Note The big will get bigger; the small will get wiped out ~ Meshulam Riklis* (Source: www.cyber-nation.com) While I do not entirely agree with the quote from Mr. Riklis, it is interesting to note the continuing trend of consolidation and corpo- rate ownership in the maritime industry. Whether the dis- cussion is on military or commerial ventures, the notion that fewer, larger entities are inherently more efficient and cost effective — a notion with as many detractors as supporters — has generally been embraced, as the globalization of business becomes the norm rather than the exception. There remain many strong and efficient medium- and small-sized companies that expertly fill their customer needs far and wide. Simply put, however, increasing levels of regulation are placing prohibitive financial barriers on all, and unfortunately smaller organizations unable to weather another financial storm could be the first to fall. In this context, I of course speak of the looming deadlines for new security measures mandated under the IMO's ISPS and the U.S. MTSA. Both measures — their means, method and merit — have been debated exhaustively since the terrorist strikes of 2001. Now, however, it is time to accept their consequence, and to evaluate the impact these regulations will have on your business in the long term. In this year's Yearbook edition I am particularly pleased to have received the coopera- tion of two luminaries that have a great deal of say in this regard. Starting on page 26, IMO Secretary General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos lays out the challenges facing the IMO and the maritime industry. On page 46, is an editorial from U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Thomas H. Collins, who delivers insights on how the needs oi Security and Commerce must be considered in the creation and implementation of new security reg- ulations. The U.S. Coast Guard has been a model of cooperation and effective commu- nication in the run-up to July 1, 2004, making concerted efforts around the world to work together with industry to ensure that it is educated and provided the resources during this transitional time, to the mutual end of providing maximum protection while ensuring that commerce in the United States is not unduly disrupted. On the Cover Pictured on this month's cover is SS Normandie, Bow View, as painted by James Flood. This painting depicts the SS Normandie in mid-ocean, 1935, her amply flared bow rising up dramatically from the waves. Fully illustrated is the striking whaleback and cutwater, which enabled this innova- tive ship to maintain speed in even the worst weather. A feature on Mr. Flood's career is found on page 30. 81 Editorial Index 85 Buyer's Directory 88 Ad Index 89 Ship's Store 90 Classifieds Subscriptions: One full year (12 issues) S24.00 in U.S.; outside of U.S. S96.00 including postage and handling. For subscription information, con- tact: Dale Barnett, fax: (212) 254-6271; e-mail: barnett@marinelink.com www.marinelink.com ISSN-0025-3448 USPS-016-750 No. Vol. 66 118 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 mailing offices. Postmaster send notification (Form 3579) regarding undeliverable magazines to Maritime Reporter/Engineering News, 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010. 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