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A cooperative effort of the Bureau of Transport. Stat., the Maritime Admin., the U.S. Coast Guard, & the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is the result of an ongoing effort by these agencies to provide comprehensive & relevant maritime-related statistics & information to decisionmakers at all levels of government & in private industry. The report covers major trends in maritime trade, transportation, & shipbuilding, & reviews the marine transportation industry's contribution to the U.S. economy, its safety record, & environmental impacts. Also discusses national security, advances in navigation technologies, & key information & data gaps. Illustrations.