Features:
Half a century of Stena - Line's ferry services Stena Line has become one of the ferry industry's most iconic names, and this special ten-page 50th anniversary feature looks at the now massive company's past and present, and the prospects for the future. Russell Plummer
Burma boats - Chronicle of the select group of shipping lines that operated services to Rangoon. Roy Fenton
Voith power for island's links - Behind the scenes on board the Voith Schneider-powered ferry Wight Sun, one of three vessels operated by Wightlink on their Lymington to Yarmouth run. Nicholas Leach
Maritime Mosaic - A selection of outstanding aerial photographs taken between the 1960s and the 1980s showing classic cargo ships in Malaysia. Chris Howell
Turning of the tide - A look at the main wartime'events of May 1943, which turned the Battle of the Atlantic in the Allies' favour. Nick Hall
Mediterranean classics - Some notable Mediterranean passenger ships photographed by South Africa-based Trevor Jones in 1967 and 1972. Jim Shaw
Regulars:
waterfront - News of plans for the construction of new energy-efficient and ice-breaking Platform Supply Vessels, and the Royal Navy's HMS Illustrious makes a rare visit to Dublin
Ferry - Northlink's Orkney route disrupted, new operator for Woolwich Ferry, Transeuropa's Ramsgate sailings halted. Russell Plummer
Cruise - Mid-life makeover for Disney Magic. Some good news for Carnival Cruises, and Portuscale Cruises take over the former Classic International ships. William Mayes
Naval - News from Newport News, details of Exercise Joint Warrior, new ships for Brazil, and a boost for Bahamas security. Gary Davies
Cargo - New container ships arrive at Southampton, Rickmers adds a tenth vessel, end of the road for a cement carrier, and APL scrap four C10 ships.
Preservation - News of the corvette HMCS Sackville, Queen Mary restoration, and the steam-powered schooner Wapama to be scrapped. Nick Hall
News feature - A look on board the last of the Sphinx class cruise ships, AIDAstella, which has recently been delivered to Aida Cruises. William Mayes
Norwegian Breakaway - Ship of the Month - Profile of the new NCL cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway, which made her European debut in April. Peter Newall
Ships pictorial - A selection of ships pictured around the world
Chartroom:
Ships mail - A selection of letters from readers.
Ports of call - Cruise ship calls around the UK in July. Edwin Wilmshurst
Mystery ship - Can you identify this month's mystery ship?
Ships library - Reviews of new maritime and shipping books.