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T he annual selection of Great Ships of 2005 represents yet another milestone, as this edition features a record 25 ships produced around the globe. Sure to spark debate, the field of 25 is as impressive for it’s sheer breadth as it is for the diversity of task. Traditionally, passenger vessels are not included in this annual year end report, if for no other reason than Passenger Vessels are the feature focus of the January edition of MR. However, we simply could not leave out the Benchijigua Express, a massive 127-m trimaran from Austal Ships in Australia that is pow- ered by four MTU 8000s which produce 32,800 kW, driving the vessel to 40+ knots while carring 1,350 passengers and 341 cars. Size is also a factor in the selection of MSC Pamela, which to date is the world’s largest containership, capable of transporting 9,200 TEU. While the dimensions (336.7 x 45.6 m) are indeed impressive, and the ship provides an amzaing 26 knot service speed via a MAN B&W 12K98MC0C engine produc- ing 93,120 bhp, it is also chock full of minute engineering detail designed to ensure its safe and efficient voyage. Of the 25 vessels featured in this year’s line- up, nine are of the container vessel class. The efficient carriage of liquefied gas is without doubt a strong growth niche in the shipbuilding business, and the segment is represented well in this year’s presentation of Great Ships with three vessels. Included is Gaz de France’s new 74,000 cu. m. capacity ship, a ship which has opened a new technical chapter in LNG marine transportation with the incorporation of adual-fuel reciprocating engine/electric drive system. The ship is equipped with four, six-cylinder Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines, give a total power output of 22.8 MW. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro- duced or transmitted in any form or by any means mechani- cal, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers. 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. Publications Mail Agreement No: 40024966 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to Circulation Dept. of DPGM 4960-2 Walker Road Windsor, ON N9A 6J3 Publishers are not responsible for the safekeeping or return of editorial material. ©2005 Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271 ISSN-0025-3448 USPS-016-750 No. 12 Vol. 67 Subscriptions: One full year (12 issues) $28.00 in U.S.; outside of U.S. $52.00 including postage and handling. For subscription information, call 212-477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271; or e-mail: mrcirc@marinelink.com MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERINGNEWS Member Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. 6 The Index 8 Leading Off 9 USV Day Held in D.C. 10 Kramek to Lead SNAME 14 Propulsion Update 37 Buyer’s Directory 40 Ad Index 41 Ship’s Store 42 Classifieds On the Cover: Pictured on this month’s cover are a selection of “Great Ships” fea- tured in this month’s edition, starting on page 17. Editor’s Note www.marinelink.com trauthwein@marinelink.com On the Cover Circle 246 on Reader Service Card Coming in Maritime Reporter & Engineering News January 2006 Passenger Vessel Annual Marine Propulsion Directory • Marine Interior Design Marine Finance & Leasing Australia February 2005 Cruise Shipping Annual MR’s annual review of the best cruise ships delivered in 2005. Clean Water Technology Maritime Satellite & Communication Coatings & Corrosion Control Finland www.marinelink.com 6 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News MR DECEMBER2005 #1 (1-8).qxd 12/1/2005 3:18 PM Page 8
