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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
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
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.
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,
Yugoslav Shipyards Licensed To Build Rigs Designed By Levingston
Ed Paden, president of Levingston Shipbuilding Company of Orange, Texas, has announced that a license agreement has been signed between Levingston and Viktor Lenac Shipyard, acting for itself and on behalf of Jadranbrod, the Association of Yugoslav Shipbuilding I n d u s t r i e s ,
Maine Maritime Academy Shipping Management Seminar Labeled Outstanding Success
The recently concluded Shipping Management Seminar co-sponsored by Marine Management Systems, Inc. of Stamford, Conn., and the Maine Maritime Academy, signaled the beginning of a new development at MMA, a Center for Advanced Maritime Studies in Castine.
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,
Horner, Cass And Tullai Appointed Managers For Seaworthy Systems
Seaworthy Systems, Inc., headquartered in Essex, Conn., has announced promotions associated with its recent restructuring. These realignments are aimed at maintaining quality control as the company grows, as well as to recognize the capabilities of the individuals concerned,
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.
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,