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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.
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.
Davie Shipbuilding Signs License Agreement For Gaz-Transport LNG Containment System
Davie Shipbuilding Limited of Lauzon, Quebec, Canada, and Gaz- Transport S. A. R. L. of France have signed a license agreement whereby Davie obtains the right to utilize the GT Standard Technique liquefied natural gas (LNG) containment system.
Sheridan Lee Opens New York Office
Sheridan I. Lee has announced the opening of his own consulting and surveying company. Mr. Lee graduated from South Shields Marine College, England in 1962, and followed a career at sea with the London shipowners Furness, Withy and Co., Ltd., obtaining his chief engineer's license in 1966.
Hyundai Shipbuilding Licensed To Build B&W Diesel Engines
Hyundai Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Ulsan, Republic of Korea, and Burmeister & Wain Engineering Company, Copenhagen, Denmark, have entered into an agreement for the production of B&W diesel engines under license, and the agreement has
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.
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,
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,
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.
Human Element In Ship Operation Is Subject Of Maine Maritime Seminar
The Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine, will sponsor a seminar on "The Human Element In Ship Operations" on campus, October 22-25, 1978. The seminar is designed to provide a forum through which chief executive officers and senior managers