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SPECIAL REPORT: In February last year, the tanker Sea Empress was seriously damaged when she went aground at Milford Haven. The contract for repairing the ship was won by Harland & Wolff, of Belfast, and it turned out to be one of the biggest repair jobs of modern times. The story of that work is told on Pages 5 and 6.
SPECIAL REPORT: The British shipowners F.T. Everard & Sons have taken delivery of two new coastal tankers, the most modern in the world. The story behind the design of these tankers begins on Page 11.
News Round-up: A cruise ship has been ordered by P. & 0. to run alongside the Oriana: the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. are to get a new ferry and are to start a Uyerpool-DuDtin service: and still on the Insh Sea, Norse Irish Ferries wiB shortly introduce a new passenger- vehicle ferry on their service between Liverpool and Belfast; plus much more.
Under the Furness flag: Craig J. M. Carter looks at one of the famous companies that ran out of Liverpool to North America.
Wrecks removed: A Dutch company is involved in a major project to remove wrecks from the River Scheldt; two sunken Polish landing craft were raised and taken away for scrap.
Ships of Shame: Details of the foreign-flag ships detained in British ports after failing safety checks.
Merchant Navy 1973: The next instalment of the list of British shipowners and the ships they operated in 1973.
Passenger/cruise ships due: A list of the passenger/cruise ships expected at some British ports during June.
The FotoFlite File: A selection of colour photographs from the world's leading aerial photographer of ships underway.
Salvors to the world: One of the leading name in salvage and deep-sea towage is the Dutch company, Wijsmuller. This is the story of the company s activities today, with details of salvage operations undertaken this year, plus a fleet list of their vessels.
Oilfield wreck identified: The puzzle of the wreck found in the Foinavon Field off the Shetlands has been solved - the solution lay in the ship's cargo.
Merchant Ships of Yesterday: Photographs of Donaldson Line ships from the files of John Clarkson.
Warships of Yesterday: A selection of ships of the Royal Navy of yesterday.
Letters and Reader's Requests: The latest from our postbag, plus, readers' search for that something special.
Book Reviews: Some of the latest books now available, plus a special document pack on the White Star line's Titanic.
Classified Advertisements: Where you may find something you want.
FRONT: The refrigerated cargo ships Crystal Pilgrim, of Cool Carriers in the Channel. Picture: FotoFlite, Ashford.
BACK: The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line cruise ship Splendour of the Seas berthed at Invergordon. Picture: Cromarty Forth Port Authority.
