Marine Log - October 2008 - (Page 1)

Contents p. 31 OCTOBER 2008 VOL. 113, NO.10 MARINELOG UPDATE Maine Shipyard: We’re Back • MSC orders two new ships for its Musica Class • Ulstein launches its largest x-bow ship • Coast Guard blows lid on stealthy smugglers. And much more 7 14 40 41 44 45 46 47 48 52 INSIDE WASHINGTON Defense Act has “hidden” maritime items NEWSMAKERS TECH NEWS CONTRACTS EVENTS WEBSITE DIRECTORY ML BUYER’S GUIDE Free product information Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries won the largest single merchant ship order from Brazil’s Vale Features Ferries Washington State Ferries is taking a “fresh” approach to fueling its ferries in a new biodiesel test pilot program. PLUS: Fast ferries are still in demand in Asia and Circle Line has added its first new boat in 60 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 17 Cover Story Fresh Fuel China’s great ambitions ML MARKETPLACE SHIPBUILDING HISTORY Quincy Shipyard’s astonishing journey By Tim Colton China is aiming to be number one in world shipbuilding. While there certainly have been growing pains, recent orders such as Vale’s $1.6 bilion deal for twelve 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carriers are fueling their meteoric rise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31 Ferry Ticketing U.K.-based software developer codeCreation has taken realtime passenger information to a whole new level for Transport for London. One big benefit: Smart ticketing. . . . . . . . p. 30 Ferries get “smarter” Departments 2 4 EDITORIAL It’s the right thing to do FERRIES EXHIBITORS PREVIEW p. 25 A look at this years’ exhibitors SECOND THOUGHTS Time for on board security teams? NEXT MONTH THE WORKBOAT ANNUAL • TANKER TECHNOLOGY • MARINE LOG’S 130TH ANNIVERSARY MARINE LOG, (USPS 576-910) established 1878, is published monthly by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, 345 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 © 2008 Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any fashion without the written permission of Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Annual Print and Digital Subscriptions: Qualified subscribers may request a subscription. Non-qualified subscribers in the U.S., Canada or Mexico for the Print or Digital Edition, $75, one year, $125, two years. For Print and Digital Editions, U.S., Canada and Mexico, $113 for one year and $188 for two years. All other countries for Print or Digital, $175, one year or $275, one year by Air Mail; $225, two years or $425 for two years by Air Mail. For Print and Digital, foreign, $263 for one year, $363 for one year with Air Mail, $338, for two years and $538 for two years with Air Mail . Periodical Class postage paid at New York, N.Y., ISSN 08970491, and at additional mailing offices. Canada Post Cust.#7204654; Agreement #41094515. Bleuchip Intl., P.O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 For subscriptions, address changes and adjustments, write to Marine Log, P.O. Box 10, Omaha, NE 68101-0010 Publishers are not responsible for the safekeeping or return of unsolicited material. CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Call toll free (800) 895-4389, Monday-Friday 9 am—5 pm EST. SINGLE COPIES: Write or call the Subscription Dept. (see above). The price for single copies of the Annual Yearbook & Maritime Review issue is $40. Other single copies $20 each. MICROFILM COPIES: University Microfilms International, 300 North Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106 and Bell & Howell Micro Photo Division, Publication Products, Old Mansfield Rd., Wooster OH 44691 (800) 321-9881. FOR REPRINT INFORMATION contact PARS International Corp., 102 W.38th St., 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10018 Phone (212) 221-9595 Fax (212) 221-9195 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Marine Log, P.O. Box 10, Omaha, NE 68101-0010 © 2008 Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. www.marinelog.com OCTOBER 2008 MARINE LOG 1 http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - October 2008 Contents Editorial Second Thoughts Update Inside Washington Fresh Fuel Ferries Exhibitors Preview Ferries get "Smarter" China's Great Ambitions Newsmakers Tech News Contracts Events Website Directory ML Buyer's Guide ML Marketplace Shipbuilding History

Marine Log - October 2008

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