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Do safety regulations governing passenger ships need revising?
7 Editorial comment The Chinese are coming
8-15 News 8-10 News 12 News analysis
14-15 Equipment news
16-22 In-depth 16 Opinion| Fat is a maritime issue
18-19 China Ship News | Inland navigation in a clean energy era
20-22 Damage Stability | Flood prediction finalised 50 Diary
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