The Texaco Caribbean, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) of 269,800 deadweight tons, built for the fleet of Texaco Panama Inc. by IHI (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.), was christened recently in ceremonies at the IHI shipyard in Kure, Japan.
The vessel was delivered last month and will be operated under long-term contract by Texaco Panama Inc., under the Panamanian flag. Texaco Panama, a wholly owned subsidiary of Texaco Inc., is engaged in worldwide marine transportation, as well as marketing in the Republic of Panama.
Sponsor of the Texaco Caribbean was Mrs. Jack C. Williams, whose husband is vice president in charge of Texaco's Refining Department -— United States.
The Texaco Caribbean has an overall length of 1,105 feet, a breadth of 179 feet, and a loaded draft of 69 feet. The ship is powered by steam turbines developing a maximum of 40,000 shaft horsepower. The loaded service speed will be 16 knots.
The new Texaco VLCC is equipped with an inert gas system to maintain a nonflammable and nonexplosive atmosphere in its cargo tanks. The vessel features the latest electronic navigational aids, including a sonar/ doppler system designed to improve safety when anchoring or docking. Texaco has been an industry leader in the installation of this system.
The Texaco Caribbean is also fitted with special tanks for the onboard retention of oil residues.
The tanks used for ballast are extensively coated to protect against corrosion.
The Texaco Caribbean will join one of the world's largest tanker fleets. Texaco Inc. and its subsidiaries own or operate under term charter about 160 oceangoing tankers totaling approximately 17.3 million deadweight tons.
The addition of the Texaco Caribbean brings the total number of oceangoing tankers owned or operated under bareboat charter or operating contract with Panamanian registry by Texaco Panama to 33 ships, totaling 3,827,960 deadweight tons. In terms of deadweight tonnage, the size of this Texaco Panama fleet has more than tripled over the past five years. In 1971, the total deadweight of these tankers in the Texaco Panama fleet, representing 28 ships, amounted to 1,181,354 tons.
The Texaco Caribbean has a cargo capacity in excess of two million barrels, which is enough to power an average-size electric power generating plant of 50,000 kilowatts continuously for two and one-half years.
Texaco petroleum products have been sold in Panama since 1938. Texaco Panama markets a complete line of Texaco products through its own wholesale and consumer organization, as well as through a network of retail service stations. Texaco Panama is also engaged in sales to the aviation and marine trades.
A sistership of the Texaco Caribbean, the Texaco Veraguas, was delivered to Texaco Panama by IHI in 1976.
The Texaco South America, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) of 270,000 deadweight tons built for Texaco's international fleets by Astilleros y Talleres del Noroeste S.A. (ASTANO), was christened recently in ceremonies at the ASTANO shipyard in El Ferrol del Caudillo, Spain. Sponsor of the Texaco
James F. Gaffney, general manager, distribution and operations, Texaco Limited London, was recently named president and chief operating officer of Texaco Marine Services Inc. Mr. Gaffney succeeds William R. Cumming who will retire following more than 28 years of service with the company. Texaco
Texaco Inc. has announced three appointments in its Marine Department. Richard Willoch has been named assistant to the vice president, Harry N. Pappas has been appointed manager-U.S. Fleet, and Gordon Van Hook has been named assistant manager- U.S. Fleet. In their new assignments, Messrs. Willoch
James A. Cole Jr., vice president in charge of Texaco Inc.'s Marine Department, has announced the following appointments : Robert 0. Sanders, manager- chartering, succeeding Robert G. Gingrow who elected to take early retirement on June 1, 1981, after 37 years of service; James F. Gaffney, manager-ec
Texaco Overseas Tankship Ltd., a wholly owned British subsidiary of Texaco Inc., has taken delivery of the 79,997-deadweightton motor tanker Texaco Westminster at the Aioi (Japan) shipyard of Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., it was announced recently. The vessel is the second ship in
Texaco Development Corporation, the licensing subsidiary of Texaco Inc., has granted a license to market a Texacodeveloped computer program which monitors engine operations and improves the efficiency of ships powered by closed-cycle, steam-turbine plants. Trans-International Marine Services Corporatio
Richard J. Quegan has been appointed general manager in charge of the marine department of Texaco Inc., it was recently announced by John K. McKinley, chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Quegan will continue to be located at Texaco's offices at Harrison, N.Y. The marine department manages Texa
J. Christopher Kiersted has been appointed manager of public relations for Texaco U.S.A., it was announced recently by Annon M. Card, president of Texaco U.S.A. In his new position, Mr. Kiersted will coordinate public relations activities for Texaco U.S.A. He will continue to be located in Houston.
Richard J. Quegan has been appointed assistant general manager, fleet operations, in the Marine Department of Texaco Inc., it was announced recently by James A. Cole Jr., vice president in charge of the Marine Department. In his new assignment, Mr. Quegan will continue to be located in the company's
been appointed senior coordinator-operations, and J. Dennis Houston has been named coordinator-pricing in the International Marine Sales Department of Texaco Inc., it was announced by Kenneth F. Murchison, general manager in charge of that department. In their new assignments, Messrs. Bond and Houston
Texaco, Inc. has announced that Kenneth F. Murchison, general manager of the company's International Marine Sales Department, has retired, effective September 1, after a long and successful career in the commercial marine industry. Born in Glen Cove, N.Y., on April 19, 1922, he was graduated from
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. of Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, Texos 77002 Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 PACKING & JOINTING MATERIALS Drew Chemical Corp., 701 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany
Norfolk Shipbuilding And Drydock Corporation Signs Two Multimillion-Dollar Contracts IHI Delivers 269,800-DWT Texaco Caribbean The Texaco Caribbean, fitted with special tanks for the onboard retention of oil residues, will be operated under long-term contract by Texaco Panama Inc., a wholly owned
Norfolk Shipbuilding And Drydock Corporation Signs Two Multimillion-Dollar Contracts IHI Delivers 269,800-DWT Texaco Caribbean The Texaco Caribbean, fitted with special tanks for the onboard retention of oil residues, will be operated under long-term contract by Texaco Panama Inc., a wholly owned
MARITIME REPORTER ENGINEERING NEWS CD VjJ •n uj ir* o CJ a: 50 -i •• O 3s> • W 50 CI HO 3 - ** St 3* O f as > f • on VLCC Texaco Cari Joins 160 Oceang Operated Worldwide By Texaco bbean sing Tankers (SEE PAGE 11) MAY 15, 1977
with South Korea on June 9. In the latest venture, Nippon Oil said that participants include the Korean American Oil Com- pany and units of Texaco and Chevron Oil Companies as well as its own subsidiary, Nippon Oil Exploration. We are the most International paint company. "The world's
. of Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Ploza, Houston, Texas 77002 Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 PACKING & JOINTING MATERIALS Drew Chemical Corp., 701 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany
lighter aboard ship (LASH) vessel S/S Delta Norte, which has sailed 827 acci- dent-free days to and from South America. In the tanker category, Texaco Inc. led the way with six winners. Its Texaco Montana and Texaco Georgia operated 11 and 10 years, respectively, without a crew in- jury.
, production vessels, and pilot boats, as well as river push- boats, military patrol boats and custom- designed vessels for specialized services. FROM TEXACO — The Maritime College at Fort Schuyler Foundation, Inc., has been pre- sented with a $2,000 unrestricted contribu- tion from the Marine Department
And you benefit. Texaco Marine Engineers are a special breed. It's experience that makes them special. Put another way, in Texaco International Marine Sales we have more ex-chiets on staff than any other oil company. That's why, we're convinced, our Marine Engineers give the tinest
; N.Y. Tow- boat & Harbor Carriers Associa- tion; M. Rosenblatt & Son; Sea- Land Service, Inc.; George G. Sharp, Inc.; Strachan-MacKoe Corporation; Texaco Inc.; Todd Shipyards Corporation, and An- thony J. Tozzoli. Yarrow Shipbuilders Receives $94.6-Million Contract From Iran Yarrow (Shipbuilders)
; N.Y. Tow- boat & Harbor Carriers Associa- tion; M. Rosenblatt & Son; Sea- Land Service, Inc.; George G. Sharp, Inc.; Strachan-MacKoe Corporation; Texaco Inc.; Todd Shipyards Corporation, and An- thony J. Tozzoli. Yarrow Shipbuilders Receives $94.6-Million Contract From Iran Yarrow (Shipbuilders)
. of Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, Texas 77002 Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York. N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 PACKING & JOINTING MATERIALS Drew Chemical Corp., 701 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany
Paso LNG; Exxon Com- pany, USA; Interstate Oil Trans- port, Company; Mobil Shipping & Transportation Company; SOHIO; Sun Transport Inc.; Shell, and Texaco. The primary objective of the trials is to increase the under- standing of how large ships ma- neuver in shallow water. While a vast amount
. Halter Marine Services, Inc., operates seven shipyards in the United States, and is the world's largest builder of offshore support vessels. Texaco Inc. Names John D. Ambler John D. Ambler has been appointed as- sistant to the president of Texaco Inc. In his new assignment, he will continue
14, 1977 — Paper: "Video Tape Approach to Marine Safety — Maine Engine Throttle Failures, Boiler Flame Failures," by Paul P. Daulerio Jr., Texaco Inc. The meeting will be held at the Downtown Athletic Club, 19 West Street, New York, N.Y. This will be a joint meeting with The Society
Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, Texas 77002 ,, Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 (Continued Next Page) October 15, 1977 63
, as project coordinator, and with Marathon Marine Engineer- ing Co., Houston, as marine en- gineer. Earlier, he served in the Marine Department of Texaco Oil Corporation. Michael D. Jackson Mr. Jackson attended Texas A & M University during 1968-69, and later received Congressional appointment
Jones, American Export Lines, Society president; (standing) Harlan T. Haller, Bailey Refrigeration, chairman of the board of directors; John Antonetz, Texaco Inc., Papers Committee; Edward English, Atlantic Repair Co., Inc., secretary-treasurer, and Louis V. Minett, American Bureau of Shipping, vice president
. of Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, Texas 77002 Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 PACKING 8 JOINTING MATERIALS Drew Chemical Corp., 701 Jefferson Rd., Parsippany
, the Esso Dalriada (259,042 dwt), and the Stavros GL (357,054 dwt). The Mobil Pride was immediately followed into the dock on Decem- ber 16 by the Texaco Japan (263,- 599 dwt), which in turn has been followed by the Safina Salamah (99,000 dwt), Berge Prince (284,- 002 dwt), and the Saudi Glory
. of Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019 Shell Oil Co., 1 Shell Plaza, Houston, Texas 77002 Mobil Oil Corporation, 150 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Texaco, Inc. (International Marine) 135 East 42nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10017 PAINT—Coatings, Protective Carboline Co., Marine Div., 350 Hanley Industrial
are Middleton and Ashland of Columbia Transportation; Ashley Lykes of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. Inc.; New York Getty of Getty Fleet Corporation; Texaco Montana, Texaco Georgia, and Texaco Massachusetts of Texaco Inc.; Amoco Illinois of Standard Oil Company (Indiana), and American Ace and American
. The senior management of Amber, headed by Gerald P. Toomey, are all former execu- tives of Sea-Land Service and Puerto Rico Management, Inc. Texaco Overseas Announces Oil Discovery Offshore Nigeria An oil discovery, approximately six miles offshore and 90 miles west-southwest of Port Harcourt