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THE COVER

Al Kout, a crude oil tanker built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engi- neering (DSME) for KOTC of Kuwait, is one of seventeen Great Ships of 2014.

Read more starting on page 38.

Cover Image: DSME

Contents

Great Ships 2014

Big. Green.

Those two words aptly summarize this grouping of seventeen Great Ships of 2014.

By Greg Trauthwein, Claudio Paschoa,

Peter Pospiech & Kathleen Gleaves 38 24

NASSCO Builds

General Dynamics NASSCO has become the face of U.S. shipbuilding, boasting an enviable commercial and mili- tary orderbook.

By Greg Trauthwein 62

Roundtable

Marine Lubricants

On January 1, 2015, strict sulfur emission rules in ECA zones enter force. The change in fuel will also impact the engine lubri- cants ship owners should consider.

By Greg Trauthwein

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Offshore Ports

The benefi ts of Offshore Ports in regards to safety and effi ciency is undeniable.

By Marco Pluijm

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