SNAME Gulf Central Section Hears Paper On Underwater Welding At Annual Fall Meeting
The 30th Annual Fall Meeting of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) Gulf Central Section was held recently at the Saxony Restaurant in New Orleans, La. Following cocktails and dinner, the new vice chairman of the Gulf Central Section,
Company Focus: Staying Connected with INTERCON
The Intercon Coupler System is designed to provide a safe and efficient solution to the problems of connecting tugs and barges in ocean and coastwise pushing operations. Principal benefits include the ability to push in the widest range of sea
Hellen Speaks On Finland's Future Plans To Compete For Building Of Large Tankers
Nils Hellen, managing director of the Association of Finnish Metal, Engineering and Shipbuilding Industries, recently visited the United States by invitation of the Finnish American Chamber of 'Commerce. Mr. Hellen, in his address as guest speaker to
$30-Million Order Signed By Hongkong United Dockyards Ltd.
Hongkong United Dockyards Ltd. has signed its largest order to date: a $30-million contract f o r a ship conversion. The conversion, from a heavy ore bulk carrier to an offshore oil drilling ship, follows a similar conversion by HUD in 1975, and
Singmarine Launches Ore Carrier
The ore carrier, Kamora, was recently launched at the Benoi Road facility of Singmarine Dockyard & Engineering Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singmarine Industries Limited. The contract, worth about $5.4 million, was awarded by Freeport Indonesia, Inc.
Oil Industry Wary About Buying New Leases Off California
Despite the lure of large discoveries, the oil industry is wary about risking its money in proposed new lease sales off California's coast because of fierce opposition ranging from small local groups to the governor. The oil industry has learned
Free Brochure On Newco Marine Valves Offered By Newman's
Newman's Inc. is offering a free brochure on the company's line of Newco marine valves. The publication features text on gate, globe, check and angle valves. Cross-section diagrams, as well as black and white photographs accompany the text. According to the brochure,
United Ropeworks Offers Free Color Brochure On Trevira Polyester Rope
United Ropeworks (U.S.A.), Inc., Montgomeryville, Pa., is offering a free color four-page brochure on its Phillystran Polyester ropes. United Ropeworks (U.S.A.), Inc., offers ropes manufactured from large filament, high performance Trevira polyester fiber.
Solid Roots to Withstand Future Storms
In true Norwegian fashion, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association does not shy from the fact that its power base is shrinking. But, the organization does not concede defeat, and is a powerful lobbyist in helping to rouse political and industry support for
Continental Oil Announces Six Executive Promotions
The promotions of two new executive vice presidents and four new vice presidents of Continental Oil Company were announced by Conoco board chairman and chief executive officer Howard W. Blauvelt as part of moves "to further strengthen the company's