Medium 1977 Articles
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- Raytheon Adopts New Warranty Program page: 38
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on June 15, 1977Raytheon Marine Company of Manchester, N.H., has announced the adoption of the industry's first two-year warranty covering every product in its marine electronics line. The new limited warranty covers all parts for a period of two years and labor for one year from the date of original insta
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on June 15, 1977The Pacific Northwest Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers met recently at Sir Winston's Restaurant in Portland, Ore., for a presentation on marine cathodic protection. The meeting was opened by John Mitchell of Northwest Marine Iron Works, who is vice chairman for
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on June 15, 1977Capt. Thomas A. King, president of The Propeller Club, Port of New York, recently announced the results of the election held at the club's 54th annual membership meeting. The new officers are as follows: president, Capt. Robert E. Hart, Marine Index Bureau ; first vice president, James J. D
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on June 15, 1977The new General Electric MST- 21 low-horsepower, geared marine steam turbine ship-propulsion power plant, designed specifically for the 9,000-19,000 shp range, is now available. The MST-21 was developed by GE to meet the propulsion requirements of low-horsepower ships, such as coastal tanke
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on June 15, 1977Newest addition to the tugboat fleet of McAllister Brothers is the Eileen McAllister, a 4,290-hp vessel j ust put into operation at Norfolk, Va., for service in the growing Hampton Roads Harbor area. The vessel was named for, and christened at the Norfolk International Terminal by Mrs. Eilee
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on June 15, 1977David B. Ruffner has been appointed manager-Eastern region for Federal Barge Lines, Inc., it was announced by Thomas F. Maloney, vice president-marketing of the St. Louis, Mo.-based common carrier. Mr. Ruffner will establish new regional offices for Federal in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. His add
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on June 15, 1977John Nichols, president of Mississippi Marine Towboat Corporation, Greenville, Miss., announced recently that he and partners T.R. Pittman and Mrs. Lilie M. (Skeeter) Choate of Greenville, have purchased the John H. Cox family interest in Mississippi Marine for an undisclosed amount. John
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on June 1977The fundamentals of design, installation, operation and maintenance of intrinsically safe systems in marine applications will be explored in a two-day short course sponsored by the Instrument Society of America (ISA). The course will be held at the Sheraton National Motor Hotel, Washington, D.
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on June 1977A new series of automatic weather facsimile receivers has been added to Raytheon Marine Company's line of electronics for the commercial marine industry. The RAYFAX 1200 line includes four different models, each offering simple push-button operation and built-in facilities for unattended re
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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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- World Shipping Statistics 1976 page: 55
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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