TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIVE MINUTES WITH
14 Jesper Bo Hansen, President, TORM USA
Jesper Bo Hansen weighs in on the economy, and its effects on the shipping community. � by Greg Trauthwein
SALVAGE & FIREFIGHTING
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22 Meet the New Rules
On New Year's Eve, 2008, the US Coast Guard issued its long-awaited regulations regarding salvage and marine firefighting. While there are various points of criticism, overall the rulemaking is an excellent advance over the current situation of preparing in advance for marine casualties that implicate salvage and firefighting. � by Dennis Bryant, Holland & Knight LLP & John A. Witte, Jr., American Salvage Association
TECHNICAL
36 SNS: The Safe Navigation System
Fincantieri, in collaboration with CETENA, has proposed the Safe Navigation System (SNS) for cruise ships.
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
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38 Communications (R)Evolution
As the speed and reliability rises and cost drops, vessel to shore communications and a host of new safety and efficiency products continues to evolve.
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Maritime Reporter & Engineering News