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Five Papers On 'Ship Maneuvering And Control' Presented At SNAME New York Section Meeting During All-Day Session At USMMA, Kings Point
The New York Metropolitan Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers recently held an all-day meeting at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., concerning various topics related to "Ship Maneuvering and Control.
Zapata Bulk Transport Names Skeele President
Robert B. Skeele has been named president of Zapata Bulk Transport, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zapata Corporation, Zapata Tower, P.O. Box 4240, Houston, Texas 77001. The Houston-based company operates a fleet of U.S.-flag products tankers in international trade.
Hempel Group Founder Dies At Age Of 91
J.C. Hempel, founder of the Hempel Group of companies and chairman of the Hempel Foundation, passed away in Copenhagen recently at the age of 91. He was a legend in his lifetime, having in just over 70 years built up a worldwide organization from a relatively small beginning in Denmark.
Howard F. Casey Named To Post At USMMA
Howard F. Casey has been appointed Assistant Superintendent for Planning and Administration at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. Mr. Casey, who had served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs with
Evergreen Handt Corp. Names Three Executives
Three executive appointments in business, operations and traffic have been announced by Evergreen Handt Corp., general agents for Evergreen Line's East Coast/ Far East container service. The announcement of the appointments was made by Svend Hansen Jr.