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Internationa li Representatives EDITOR'S NOTE "F w ixing the Fleet," as this month's cover loudly bellows, is a good general proclamation for the remainder of the year's editorial agenda. It seems that these days everything — from the aging fleet, to the Y2K problem, to navigational and communication capabilities, to engine emission and propul- sion performance — is in some need of repair or improvement. Take for example the U.S. Navy fleet, which for years has been subjected to crippling budget cuts which has severely limited the number of newbuilds and left active ships with less repair and maintenance dollars than some industry insiders deem necessary. Now that the fleet is reduced to the bare minimum (and some argue, below bare minimum) to meet the country's defense agenda, it appears that funds will start flowing toward navy newbuilds and repairs. This is a scenario B. Edward Ewing banked-on when he started building his national ship repair and conversion network several years ago, buying shipyards in the downcycle in anticipation of the inevitable upturn. With the recent takeover of Norshipco, the newly named United States Marine Repair now boasts a presence on both coasts (with San Francisco Drydock and Southwest Marine) and is prepared to push even harder for a larger share of Navy repair money. A profile of Mr. Ewing and his company's efforts starts on page 32. Marine Electronics, both on the navigation and communication fronts, have been ripe for quan- tum leaps in technological innovation during the previous few years. Crews at sea today are able to operate bigger ships with fewer staff, oftentimes more efficiently and safely due to the advent of advances which allow them to monitor shipboard information, detect potential hazards ahead, and gather and utilize information in a vastly superior and efficient manner. There is an initiative under- way in Scandinavia which promises to deliver an advanced vessel identification system using VHF, in an effort to improve vessel, crew and cargo safety, particularly during times of bad weather or when sailing through dangerous waterways. This story, part of our Marine Electronics Directory, starts on page 50. Coming Up In April International Offshore Annual • World Ship Repair Atlas & Directory • U.S. West Coast Report May Nor-Shipping '99 • Fuels, Lubricants, Additives & Filters Review • Country Focuses: Finland & Canada June The Annual YEARBOOK Edition • Country Focus: U.K. July Diesel Power Annual • Cruise Industry Report • Safety Products Review • CAD/CAM Systems • SatCom Suppliers • Deck Machinery & Cargo Handling Equip. MR/EN in 1999 August U.S. Ship & Boatbuilding Annual • Software Solutions • Fast Ferry Technology • Engine Performance Equipment • Country Focus: Germany September SNAME Annual • Marine Propulsion Technology • Ship Maintenance/Safety Products • Information Technology October 60th ANNIVERSARY EDITION • Satellite Communication Innovations • Vessel Overhaul & Maintenance • Regional Focus: U.S. East Coast • Country Focus: Sweden INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS CHARLES E. KEIL, Vice President 4400 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 210-06, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: +561-368-1021; Fax: +561-368-1161 24-hr Tel/Fax: +561-998-0313; Mobile Tel: +561-716-0338 Australia ANNE MURRAY/YVONNE SANDFORD World Media Network Pty. Ltd. Suite 5, Level 1, 89 York St., Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia Tel: +61 2 9299 5677; Fax: +61 2 9299 6178 Argentina R. 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