The 30th issue of Submarine Telecoms Forum magazine, themed 'Pacific Outlook', explores the promising developments in the submarine telecommunications industry for 2007. This edition highlights the resurgence of the Asia-Pacific submarine cable market, with Paul Budde providing insights into the region's growth. Jim Case delves into the evolving field of submarine telecommunication desktop studies, while Robin Russell, Wilfred Kwan, and Gabriel Ruhan discuss the impacts of recent Pacific earthquakes and their companies' strategic responses. The issue also features a preview of the upcoming SubOptic conference, developments in the North Atlantic market by John Manock, and Jean Devos's insightful observations. As always, the popular segment 'where in the world are all those pesky cableships' is included, offering a comprehensive overview of the industry's current state and future prospects.