Dravo Mechling Appoints McCormick M a n a g e r, Tiger Fleet Facility
Dravo Mechling Corporation, the barge line subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, has announced the appointment of Frank McCormick as manager of Dravo Mechling's Tiger Fleet facility in Baton Rouge, La.
In his new position, Mr. McCormick will be responsible for all of the fleeting services provided by Dravo Mechling at Tiger Fleet. In a related announcement, Tom Farrington has been appointed manager, boat maintenance and engineering at Tiger Fleet. Both will report directly to D.J. Verona, Dravo Mechling's vice president, operations.
A 21-year veteran of marine industry service, Mr. McCormick has extensive experience in fleeting operations, towboat operations, maintenance and repair, and general supervision. He has held positions with American Barge Company, C & G Operating Company, Coastal Towing, and Brent Towing.
A graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and a Vietnam War veteran, he is also a pilot and licensed tankerman.
Located at Milepoint 237.5, Tiger Fleet provides barge fleeting and switching, as well as a wide range of cleaning, maintenance, and repair services for towboats, dry cargo and tank barges operating on the lower Mississippi River. Additional services provided include drydocking, crane, cargo transfer and 24-hour emergency repairs to barges and towboats.
Part of Dravo Corporation's Materials Handling and Systems Group, Dravo Mechling is headquartered in New Orleans, and operates an extensive fleet of river equipment, including open hopper, covered, deck and tank barges, throughout the inland waterways system.
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