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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.
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,
First Mitsui/Hatlapa Ram Type Steering Gear Completed
Under a licensing agreement with Hatlapa Uetersener Maschinenfabrik GmbH of West Germany, the first Mitsui/Hatlapa electro-hydraulic, ram-type steering gear for commercial use was completed recently at the Takatori Manufacturing Company in Kobe,
Leading a Sea of Change
The Marine industry, and especially the world shipping industry, has seen many changes in the past three decades. These changes have come about partly as a result of the economic crises in the world and partly because of the very rapid advancement of technological innovations.
Ronald L. Stone Named To Maritime Aids Post
Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs Samuel B. Nemirow has announced the appointment of Ronald L. Stone to the newly created post of Deputy Assistant Administrator for Maritime Aids (Trade). Mr. Stone will serve as the Assistant Administrator
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,
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.