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TBW Licensed To Manufacture IHI Deck Machinery
TBW Industries of Houma, La., announces the signing of a license agreement with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (IHI) of Tokyo. The announcement was made by Robert M. Thompson, president of TBW Industries, and Yoshio Sato, managerengineering department,
AWO ANNUAL
Legislative Challenges: AWO Takes Aim At Complex Issues The American Waterways Operators (AWO), founded in 1944, is the national trade association of the inland and coastal tug and barge industry, which operates a fleet of over 7,500 tugs and
Captain Leback Honored At SUNY Maritime College
The leaders of the maritime industry recently honored Federal Maritime Administrator Capt. Warren G. Leback for his support of the American merchant marine and maritime education and training. Almost 600 guests gathered for the dinner-dance held
FCC Okays Automated Communication System For Inland Waterways
The Federal Communications Commission recently issued a license to Waterway Communications System, Inc. (Watercom), Jeffersonville, Ind., for the construction and operation of an automated communications system serving the Mississippi, Ohio, and Illinois Rivers,
Whitehouse To Head ABStech Regional Office In Houston
The appointment of James W. Whitehouse as regional representative for the Southwest United States and Gulf Area of ABS Worldwide Technical Services, Inc., was announced by vice president of operations Walter D. Vandegrift. Mr. Whitehouse will direct ABStech activities from Houston,