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Associate Publisher

Gregory R. Trauthwein • trauthwein@marinelink.com

Associate Editor • Jennifer Rabulan rabulan@marinelink.com

Technical Editor David Tinsley

Contributing Editor Dennis L. Bryant

Senior Maritime Counsel, Holland & Knight

Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president,

International Maritime Associates

Editorial Intern Kate Queram queram@marinelink.com

PRODUCTION

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Asst. Production Manager Irina Tabakina tabakina@marinelink.com

ADVERTISING SALES

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Tel: (561) 732-4368; Fax: (561) 732-6984

Senior Vice President, Sales

Brett W. Keil bkeil@marinelink.com

Tel: (561) 732-1185; Fax: (561) 732-8414

Vice President of Sales

Lucia M. Annunziata annunziata@marinelink.com

Classified Ad Sales

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Tel: (212) 477-6700

Sales Administration Manager

Tina Veselov veselov@marinelink.com

Sales Assistant

Rhoda Morgan morgan@marinelink.com

Manager, Accounting Services

Esther Rothenberger rothenberger@marinelink.com

Manager, Public Relations

Mark O’Malley momalley@marinelink.com

Manager, Information Technology Services

Vladimir Bibik bibik@marinelink.com

CIRCULATION mrcirc@marinelink.com

PUBLISHERS

John E. O’Malley

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International Sales Operations

Managing Director, International Sales

TONY STEIN 12, Braehead, Bo'ness, West Lothian EH51 OBZ, Scotland, U.K.

Tel: +44 (0) 1506 822240; Fax: +44 (0) 1506 828085

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Korea

JO, YOUNG SANG biscom@unitel.co.kr

Business Communications, Inc., Kwangwhamun P.O. Box 1916, Seoul, Korea

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Scandinavia

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Spain

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CHARLES E. KEIL, Vice President, International Operations 215 NW Third Street, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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MARITIME

REPORTER

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ENGINEERINGNEWS

Contents 2 26 18

Circle 270 on Reader Service Card

Government Update 9 Harbor Maintenance Tax:

Continuation or Termination

Dennis Bryant discusses the often controversial harbor mainte- nance tax ... its past, present and future.

Marine Propulsion 18 Keeping Things Quiet

While the military has long coveted quiet ships, underwater noise is becoming a commercial concern. — By Michael Bahtiarian, Noise Control Engineering 26 Exotics in Marine Propulsion

Profile of marine propulsion innovations, both short and long- lived.

Investment in Design 30 Icebreaking Innovation

Marine technology for ice conditions results in some of the most rugged marine vessels ever. — By David Tinsley, Technical Editor

Software Solutions 45 Efficiency Behind the Scenes

As shipowners and operators face increasing requirements for operational security and efficiency, software developers step to the plate to deliver advanced solutions.

Plus 41 New Products 43 Hurricane Katrina Leaves Wake of Destruction 51 Internet Resources Guide 43

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