Features:
LNG propulsion - An outline of the latest developments in powering ships using LNG as a marine fuel. Jim Shaw
Ram ships - Recalling some incidents in which ships were sunk after being rammed during the 19th century Alastair walker
Ficaria Seaways - Profile of DFDS Seaways' Ficaria Seaways, last of the Flower class ro-ro ships built, all of which are operated on North Sea routes that are so busy three of the ships had to be lengthened. Nicholas Leach
Cruising Down under - The development of P&O Cruises' operations in Australia with a look at some of the ships that have served the ever expanding market 'Down Under'. Chris Frame
Paddle centenarians - A tour round Western Europe and Scandinavia looking at some of the remarkable paddle steamers with a century or more of service to their names. Russell Plummer
Luxury under sail - Sailing ships that take cruise passengers and offer their clients a different experience afloat, while also providing five-star luxury. Steve Newman
Nuclear ro-ro retires - Profile of the recently withdrawn nuclear carrier Atlantic Osprey a specialist and unusual vessel now about to end her days. Matt Davies
Regulars:
waterfront - End of an era for ice breaker 50 Years of Victory, new container berth opens in Southampton, details of new air lubricated hull systems and a revolutionary SAR concept.
Ferry - Verdict on MyFerryLink operations due in May, Stena change freight timings and CalMac increases carryings by 4,000 passengers. Russell Plummer
Cruise - Further expansion plans for CMV, more new ships ordered at STX in France and details of the German cruise market growth. William Mayes
Naval - Exercise Joint Warrior takes place, capitulation in Crimea by Ukrainian Navy, and forward thinking by the US Navy. Gary Davies
Cargo - Flettner rotor ship returns to service, new idea from Vroon, fuel-efficient bulkers ordered and designs for a new 'green' vehicle carrier.
Tugs - Ocean Tundra joins Ocean fleet, Independent tug owner JP Knight sold and a new training tug enters service. Jack Gaston
Ships pictorial - A selection of ships pictured around the world.
View from the Bridge - Commander Walter Hansen talks about the Holland class patrol vessel HNLMS Groningen and the Netherlands Navy Patrick Boniface
Chartroom:
Ships mail - A selection of letters from readers.
Ports of call - Cruise ship calls around the UK in June. Edwin Wilmshurst
Mystery ship - Can you cast any light on this month's ship?
Ships library - Reviews and details of the latest new
COVER - The LNG tanker Al Daayen (99,106gt) was built in 2007 and is one of the ships that moves LNG round the world. A new breed of LNG powered ships is being developed, as detailed on pages 22 to 25
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