A.C. Sargent And A.J. Herkes Form Naval Architectural Firm

Arthur 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 project manager with a naval architectural firm in New Orleans, with responsibility for the design of tankers, tug-barge units, offshore oil exploration, inland river and passenger vessels. Prior to that, he was employed by U.S. Salvage Association in New York for eight years and served in the U.S. Navy for three years, leaving with the rank of lieutenant.

Mr. Sargent holds a B.S. degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, and an M.S. degree in engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is a registered professional engineer and a member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the American Society of Naval Engineers, and the Fluid Power Society.

Mr. Herkes has had responsibility for the design of bulk carriers, offshore drilling vessels and support vessels, tug-barge units and major vessel conversions. His experience includes eight years as a project manager with a New Orleans naval architectural firm, four years with Avondale Shipyards, and four years with other naval architectural firms.

Mr. Herkes holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Tulane University, and is a registered professional engineer. He is a member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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