THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEKLY August 21, 2003 - Published weekly since 1883 - Price £7.00 China’s oresome appetite FRPED030821011.indd 1 18/8/03, 12:00:31 FRPed030821p1002.qxd 15_8_03 4:36 pm Page 1002 NOW AVAILABLE from Lloyd’s Register - Fairplay The latest Statistical Publications presented in easy-to-read tables and charts World Shipbuilding Statistics Providing a quarterly summary of the shipbuilding activity for propelled, sea-going merchant ships of 100 GT and above. World Fleet Statistics World Casualty Statistics Shows the composition of the propelled sea-going An annual summary of all merchant fleet of 100 GT vessels removed from and above, including the propelled sea-going completions, losses and merchant fleet of 100 GT the current fleet, as at and above as actual total year-end. losses, constructive total losses or disposals. Our commitment to quality is reflected in For further information contact: Lloyd’s Register - Fairplay, our BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certification for Lombard House, 3 Princess Way, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1UP, United Kingdom the provision of publishing and information Tel: +44 1737 379000 Fax: +44 1737 379001 Web: www.lrfairplay.com services to the shipping industry Email:
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