2008 Yearbook
26 Coast Guard Authorization: What You Should Know
GOVERNMENT UPDATE
Dennis Bryant breaks down the ins and outs of the latest U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act.
34 A New Era 37 Ship Demand Outpaces Funding ... by Far!
LNG
New boundaries continue to be broken, reports Stepen Chan.
U.S. SHIPBUILIDNG
Cynthia Brown contends that demand for U.S. ships is strong, and funding must now follow suit.
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40 After the Bubble Bursts
FINANCE
Sydney Levine analyzes used tanker and bulker trends, and arrives at some troubling results.
46 From the Sea, a Maritime Hub is Born
DUBAI MARITIME CITY
Edward Lundquist reports from Dubai on an amazing engineeing feat and maritime business creation.
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53 Prepare for the Worst
CREWING REPORT
As maritime steams ahead, the job of recruiting fresh talent lags.
57 Jaako Eskola, W�rtsil�
INTERVIEW
Stats
42 43 45 61 62 World Fleet Development Second Hand Ship Pricing Tonnage Scrapped & Lost Tanker Trends Bulk Carrier Trends
58 Consilium Marine Group
PROFILE
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