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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.
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.
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,
McDermott Acquires Welding Equipment And Technology From Price
McDermott Incorporated has announced its acquisition of automatic pipeline welding equipment, technology, and related license rights from H.C. Price Company. Included were five automatic pipeline welding spreads that will be installed aboard Mc- Dermott pipelaying barges.
WesTech, Cosworth Sign Licensing Agreement For Closed Cycle Systems
WesTech Gear Corporation, Lynwood, Calif., recently announced its exclusive U.S. licensing agreement with Cosworth Deep Sea Systems, Ltd. (CDSS) to sell, manufacture, install and service Closed Cycle Systems for use with diesel engines. CDSS has
Collaboration Creates Vehicle for CNG Solutions
An alliance between Norwegian ener- gy group Statoil and shipowners Leif Hoegh of Oslo and Teekay Shipping of Vancouver has given fresh momentum to the drive to foster the development of ships for the carriage of compressed nat- ural gas(CNG).
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.