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on June 1977The last meeting of the 1976-77 program year for the San Diego Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was held on April 20, 1977, at which time the Section's past chairmen were honored. During the business meeting, the results of the elections were announced. The el
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on June 19771976 was a year of contrast for world bulk shipping. In the dry cargo trades some semblance of stability was i n t r o d u c e d into freight rates, which ended the year at virtually the same levels as at its beginning by the upturn in world economic activity. The ensuing growth of trade ena
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on June 1977The membership of the Singapore Association of Shipbuilders and Repairers have, for the 5th successive year, elected Chua Chor Teck president of the organization. At the 9th Annual General Meeting of SASAR held in April, Chua Chor Teck delivered his report for the period April 1976 to April
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on June 1977Beverly Seeger, a Kings Point resident, has been named chairperson of an advisory committee for the proposed maritime museum at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. The appointment was announced by Acting Superintendent Thomas A. King, and is the first for the advisory group.
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on June 1977Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp., Brooklyn, N.Y., a wholly owned subsidiary of Seatrain Lines, Inc., is employing a unique concept in its shipbuilding operations. By using what the company calls a "wonder building," an igloo-shaped hut-like construction, the company has been able to cut down on it
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on June 1977As the search for offshore oil and gas moves into progressively harsher environments, the need has developed for a new generation of larger self-elevating jackup drilling platforms specifically designed for such areas. Marathon LeTourneau Offshore Company, one of the world's leading producers
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on June 1977Lockheed has announced it has completed the design of a boat-mounted recovery device for offshore application. Capable of recovering spilled oil in 1.5- meter (5-foot) seas and one-knot currents, the skimmer is designed to be fitted into a catamaran or other craft that will supply the rotatin
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on June 1977Wm. Norman Duncan, vice president and general sales manager of International Paint Company, East and Gulf Coasts, has announced the promotion of three sales representatives and the appointment of a new technical assistant. George G. Robinson has been appointed assistant vice president and Nor
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on June 1977British Petroleum and Stolt- Nielsen have signed a letter of intent which provides for British Petroleum acquiring an interest in Stolt Tankers and Terminals (Holdings) S.A., the chemicals shipping and related business of the Stolt-Nielsen Group. It is intended that British Petroleum, throu
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on June 1977Arthur C. Sargent and A.J. Herkes have announced the formation of their new firm, Sargent & Herkes, Inc., naval architects and marine engineers, with offices at 607 International Building, 611 Gravier Street, New Orleans, La. 70130. Mr. Sargent's broad marine experience includes 12 years as a
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on June 1977The Navy's first and only platform specifically designed for offshore construction has been acquired by the Chesapeake Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (CHESNAVFACENGCOM) as part of its offshore construction equipment inventory. Designated the SEACON (an acronym for "sea c
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on June 1977Marland Environmental Systems, Inc., one o f the leading manufacturers of marine sewage systems, is moving its entire manufacturing facility to Walworth, Wis., the location of its parent company, LaMere Industries, Inc. In announcing the location change, Robert L. Ward, chairman of the boar
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on June 1977W.J. Amoss Jr., prominent New Orleans steamship executive, has been named Louisiana's Maritime Man of the Year by the Past President's Council of The Propeller Club of New Orleans, it was announced by Roy J. Dupre, chairman of the selection committee. Mr. Amoss, who is president and a direc
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on June 1977Secretary of Commerce Juanita M. Kreps has announced the award of a $28,542,000 contract to Equitable Shipyards, Inc., New Orleans, La., to construct three breakbulk cargo ships for American Atlantic Shipping, Inc. of New York, N.Y. The Maritime Administration (MarAd), an agency of the U.S.
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on June 1977One of the most interesting and extensive jobs successfully accomplished by Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore, was the recent modification and conversion of Majmaa No. 1 and No. 2 for the Dubai Petroleum Company. Majmaa No. 1, a 39,850-dwt floating storage barge, with a capacity of 295,000 barrels
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on June 1977Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, has announced the award of a $394,000, 16-month research and development contract to study the port facilities and waterborne commodity flows of 17 states in the Mississippi River Basin and the Gulf Coast area. Tippe
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on June 1977Franz Krautkremer, president of the international Schottel- Group, has been awarded the Federal Medal of Merit for his services to the German economy. Mr. Krautkremer celebrated his 25th anniversary with the firm on June 1, 1977. When he began his activities at Schottel-Werft in Spay/Rhine,
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on June 1977Zapata Corporation, Zapata Tower, P.O. Box 4240, Houston, Texas 77001, and Bos Kalis Westminster Group N.V. of Holland have announced that they have reached agreement to form a joint venture to pursue the design, construction and operation of U.S.- flag hopper dredges. Zapata said that the
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on June 1977A 13-member Republic of China Technical Committee has been formed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The committee, composed of prominent individuals in ROC maritime affairs, will enable ABS to maintain closer contact with scientific and technical matters relating to shipbuilding and
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on June 1977Western Gear Corporation, Lynwood, Calif., announced that it has received a contract valued at $8 million at time of shipment, for eight advanced marine reduction gear units. The gears will be used for main power propulsion in the U.S. Navy's new guided missile frigates of the FFG-7 class. T