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on October 1978New Bulletin 1404.3 from Abex Corporation, Denison Division, Columbus, Ohio, describes the company's recently introduced R5 Series of hydraulic pressure valves. The new valves can be mounted directly to an SAE pump outlet to give the pump maximum protection against peak pressure and minimize
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on October 1978The U.S. Coast Guard has removed all restrictions based solely on sex in the training, assignment and career opportunities of its personnel, Commandant John B. Hayes announced. As the result of recent policy decisions: — All women graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Jike the men, wi
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on October 1978A joint venture called Arctic Dredging and Construction (ADCON) has recently been formed to engage in large-scale offshore construction projects required for development of oil resources in the Beaufort Sea. The new organization brings together the experience, equipment and operational capa
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on October 1978The Malacca Maru, a heavy cargo carrier employing the world's largest (600-ton) heavy derrick, has been delivered by Kawasaki Heavy Industries to its owners, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Nippon Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. In addition to general cargo, the Malacca Maru can transport various types of
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on October 1978Tidewater Inc., 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100, New Orleans, La. 70112, has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Angelina Casualty Company of Lufkin, Texas, for Tidewater to acquire Angelina for the equivalent of $3,650,000 in the form of Tidewater common stock. The e
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on October 1978The election of Rear Adm. William M. Benkert, USCG (ret.), to be president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) was announced by Adrian S. Hooper, chairman of the board of AIMS and IOT Corporation. Admiral Benkert will succeed James J. Reynolds, who has been president of AI
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on October 1978A cooperative relationship between two institutions—Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Hofstra University— will begin this fall, it was jointly announced by Rear Adm. Charles N. Payne, president of Webb Institute, and Dr. James M. Shuart, president of Hofstra. Unde
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on October 1978NAFSI S.A., located in Piraeus, Greece, has announced the appointment of Alario and Associates, Inc. of 2701 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, La. 70002, as its exclusive representative for U.S. Gulf Coast interests. Robert J. Alario, president of Alario and Associates, Inc., describes NAFSI as on
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on October 1978The line of tank cleaning machines manufactured by Butterworth Systems (U.K. and USA) have received approval, in accordance with the latest IMCO requirements for the design of crude oil w a s h i n g systems. Effective August 30, 1978, the approval was made by the United Kingdom Department
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on October 1978Details of plans for a shipyard facility on Lake Erie to build and repair ships up to 1,100 feet (335 meters) in length have been announced by Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The plans, which require both provincial and federal government assistance, are under discu
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on October 1978I n t e r n a t i o n a l Transport Contractors Holland B.V. and its subsidiary in Houston, Texas, obtained a contract from the Interfinancial C o r p o r a t i o n , Houston, for the towage of two pushboats and six oil barges from New Orleans, La., to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contract negot
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on October 1978Secretary of Commerce Juanita M. Kreps has appointed Vincent Cannaliato Jr. chairperson, and Thomas J. Smith a member of the Advisory Board to the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Mr. Cannaliato, vice president, corporate finance department, Kidder, Peabody & Co., I
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on October 1978Tampa Ship Repair & Dry Dock Company recently dedicated its huge new drydock in ceremonies at the Hookers Point location in Tampa, Fla. Florida's Governor Askew gave the principal address prior to the unveiling of a bronze plaque to commemorate the event. Constructed at a cost of $23 millio
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on October 1978All of Singapore's major shipyards will participate in the Marintec Asia 79 Exhibition in Singapore, June 11-15, 1979. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with four separate but interrelated seminars, with the common theme of marine transportation. The participation by both local a
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on September 15, 1978Francis W. Bauer has joined ORBA Corporation as director, project management. In his new position, Mr. Bauer is responsible for the implementation of ORBA's major p r o j e c t s , including engineering, procurement, contracting, construction, start-up and testing. Mr. Bauer will also play
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on September 15, 1978Harry J. Ottaway, president of Francis A. Martin and Ottaway, Inc., 25 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, has announced that Norman C. Jensen has become a partner of the firm and will hold the position of vice president and director. Mr. Jensen is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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on September 15, 1978Five new members have been appointed to the National Research Council's Maritime Transportation Research Board, succeeding those whose terms expired June 30. The new members, who will serve three-year terms, are: Al- CHECK CYLINDER LOAD bert L. Bossier Jr., president and chief operating of
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on September 15, 1978Offshore Logistics, Inc., Lafayette, La., a supplier of marine and aviation services to the worldwide oil industry, has reported gross revenues for the year ended June 30, 1978 of $77.0 million, an increase of 14 percent from $67.8 million for fiscal 1977. Net income was $5.6 million, or $2.
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on September 15, 1978James C. Sweat, naval architect, has joined Rudolph F. Matzer and Associates of Jacksonville, Fla., according to Rodney E. Lay, president of the internationally known firm of naval architects and marine engineers. Mr. Sweat comes to Matzer Associates with experience in the design and engine
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on September 15, 1978The president of the American Petroleum Institute said that oil companies should be participants in solving the nation's energy dilemma because government, on its own, lacks the expertise needed to develop and implement energy policies. The suggestion came from Frank N. Ikard, who spoke in Tu