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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Torpedo self-polishing copolymer (SPC) paints have been selected by Cable & Wireless (Marine) Ltd. to provide anti-fouling protection on its latest cable ship, the 6,133-gt Pacific Guardian. Three coats of Torpedo SPC, at 100 microns each, have been applied to the vesse
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on December 15, 1984COMSAT World Systems Division announced recently that William C. Taylor has been appointed senior vice president. In this capacity, Mr. Taylor will manage the provision of international communications services through COMSAT's international earth stations and satellites of the International
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on December 15, 1984Maritime Administrator Harold E. Shear has announced the appointment of John Gaughan to the newly created post of Director of External Affairs of the Maritime Administration, an agency within the Department of Transportation. Mr. Gaughan will be responsible for the agency's liaison with the
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on December 15, 1984Larry N. Lamphier, president of Welded Beam Company of Perry, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Craig E. Morgan to the newly created position of national sales manager. He will be responsible for setting new marketing directions as well as supervising the sales force. Mr. Morgan h
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on December 15, 1984E-Systems, Inc. has been awarded a contract in excess of $40 million by the U.S. Navy for the development, production and testing of a Full Scale Engineering Development Model of the Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System Surface Terminal (BGPHES-ST). The award follows the successful
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on December 15, 1984Ryan-Walsh Stevedoring Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of John L. McCarron Jr. as chief executive officer. Ryan-Walsh chairman E.B. Peebles Jr., described Mr. McCarron's appointment as a continuation of the succession procedure which began last fall with Mr. McCarron's selection
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on December 15, 1984The Guided Missile Frigate Gary (FFG 51) was delivered recently by the Los Angeles Division of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. The Gary, completed 27 weeks ahead of contract schedule and well below cost, was originally presented to the Navy for delivery on October 26 but rejected due to
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on December 15, 1984Fred Hahnfeldt has been appointed sales manager for H.O. Penn Machinery Co. Inc.'s power division by vice president Henry Killian. Mr. Hahnfeldt joined H.O. Penn in 1968 after graduating from Yale University. He has held several positions, including credit manager and finance representative
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on December 15, 1984Uniden Corporation of America, Indianapolis, Ind., is offering new literature on the line of VHF/FM marine radios that the company produces. By way of introduction, the publication mentions that Uniden's position as a technological leader has been earned through a strong commitment to resea
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available AMP Special Industries recently issued Product Bulletin 805-1. This Bulletin, entitled "Marine Cable Splicing Kit," describes the latest equipment for wiring methods to be used in modular shipbuilding, jumboizing and repairs. The methods and equipment listed have been
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on December 15, 1984LTV Energy Products Company has announced the appointment of Donald M. Ursini as vice president- general manager of the company's Skagit Products operation in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. A unit of LTV's Drilling Equipment Division, Skagit is a leading manufacturer of winches, cranes, and mooring sy
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on December 15, 1984Crouse-Hinds Company has available data sheets on its Corro- Gard™ and fluorescent lighting fixtures for marine applications, and an eight-page brochure describing the company's full line of electrical products for shipboard use. Made of corrosion-resistant Krydon, the Corro-Gard incandescen
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on December 15, 1984Koomey Inc. of Brookshire, Texas, has announced changes and additions in its management. Jerry D. Dumas has been elected president and chief executive officer. He was formerly president and CEO of Hughes Drilling Fluids, a Grace/ Hughes Tool Company joint venture. He was also named to the b
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on December 15, 1984Korody-Colyer Corporation (KC) of Wilmington, Calif., one of the world's largest after-market component manufacturers, is offering literature on its complete line of replacement parts for GM diesels. K-C produces a complete line of replacement parts for the most popular Series 53, 71 and 92
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Regency Electronics, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., has announced a new addition to its Polaris line of marine electronics, the CR5000 electronic chart recorder. The CR5000 employs a specially designed transducer (included) that can be mounted either transom or through-the-
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on December 15, 1984Ralph B. Murray has been appointed executive director of the Saint John Port Development Commission in New Brunswick, Canada, succeeding Murray McCavour, who has retired. The appointment was announced by Commission chairman Hugh McLellan. Mr. Murray has spent 34 years in the marine industry
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on December 15, 1984Joseph J. Cuneo, president of Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC) of New York City, has announced the appointment of Nicola F. Pergola as manager-marine personnel. His responsibilities will include the manning of licensed and unlicensed crews for the company's fleet, and negotiation of l
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on December 15, 1984The RO/RO-containership Merzario Britannia (shown above) was launched recently at the Genova- Sestri Shipyard of Fincantieri-Cantieri Navali'ltaliani S.p.A. The 1,300 TEU, single-screw vessel is the second of two sister ships ordered by Merzario S.p.A.-Milan. The ship has an overall length o
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on December 15, 1984Sir William Duncan, chairman and chief executive of Rolls-Royce Limited, has announced changes in the top management of the company. Ralph Robins, formerly director- civil engines, has been appointed managing director-business operations. He will be responsible for the company's marine and i
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on December 15, 1984The M/V Governor James Baxter Hunt Jr. was delivered recently to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The 129-foot 6-inch ferry was built by Offshore Shipbuilding, Inc. of Palatka, Fla. The vessel was designed for river and sound service by the North Carolina Ferry Division. Deta