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7 Editorial comment Patrol boat design – cheaper by the dozen?


8-10 News 8-10 News


12-13 Equipment news 12-13 Equipment news


14 Launch & delivery 14 Austal USA launches Hawaii Superferry


16-19 In-depth 16 Separators| The eagle flies high


18 Bearings| Thordon entices shipowners with COMPAC


69-70 Profile


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