Merchant Ships in the Year 2000

This paper stresses the rapidity of change in today's world and underscores the necessity of learning to live with change. It points to probable future growth in the worldwide need for ocean transport and predicts the relative importance of various kinds of ships in meeting those needs. Trends in ship production techniques receive attention, as does the probable future demand for air cushion vehicles, hydrofoil craft, and other novel types of marine vehicle. The problem of air freight competition is discussed briefly. The place for education and research in a changing world receives particular emphasis.