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7 Editorial comment Shipping has a role to play in keeping the planet safe
8-20 News 8-12 News
14-20 Equipment news 22-29 In-depth
22-25 Lightship weight estimation | Educating ANNs means the weighting is over
26-28 Regulation | IMO ready to step up to the plate
29-31 Digital technology: Made to measure | intelligent sensors are de rigueur for the smart owner
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