World Maritime Tech Exhibition Set for San Francisco
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has taken its annual meeting to a worldwide venue by not only partnering with The Maritime Group, publishers of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, but by staging a truly international conference and exposition.
Sartor And Jones Promoted To New Posts At Farrell Lines
James P. Horn, president of Farrell Lines Incorporated, has announced that Thomas J. Sartor Jr., formerly vice president-marine, has been appointed vice president-marine special projects. This newly created position combines the former New Construction Section
SNAME New York Section Hears Paper Describing World War II Battleships
At the February meeting of the New York Metropolitan Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the members were treated to an interesting presentation on the design and construction of World War II U.S. Navy capital ships.
Delaware Valley ASNE Chapter Discusses Government Contracting
Approximately 30 members and guests attended a recent meeting of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Society of Naval Engineers at the Officer's Club, Philadelphia Naval Base. Richard Watson of the J.J. Henry Co., Inc. made an excellent presentation
SNAME: Investing in the Future
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has made a concerted effort to attract and cultivate a new generation to sustain not only itself but the industry. Excerpted here are comments from Philip Kimball, Executive Director,
Hitachi Delivers Jackup Rig Built For O N G C Of India
The cantilever type jackup drilling rig Sugar Ratna, ordered by the Oil & Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) of India, was completed recently at the Osaka Works (Sakai) of Hitachi Zosen Corporation. Immediately following delivery, the rig left under tow for India,
John Murphy Joins Pepper Industries As Vice President Of Marketing
John M. Murphy recently joined Pepper Industries, Inc., of San Diego, Calif., as vice president of marketing. A veteran of 30 years at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, also of San Diego, Mr. Murphy will utilize his marketing experience
NorseMerchant Ferries Plans Service Upgrade
NorseMerchant Ferries is to upgrade its Heysham — Belfast service to three sailings per day in each direction with effect from March 1. 2004. This increase in sailing frequency closely follows the restructuring of the company, which was completed in December,
SNAME Gulf Section To Hold Winter Meeting February 10 In Houston
The Gulf Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers will hold its Annual Winter Meeting in Houston, Texas, on Friday, February 10, 1978, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, according to information released by John Chivvis, West Area vice chairman.
A.L. Burbank Forms Shipcentral, Limited —Tsao Named To Board
Peter Burbank, president of A.L. Burbank & Company, Ltd., New York, N.Y., has announced the election of Franklin W.L. Tsao as a director to its hoard and the formation of an affiliated company, Shipcentral, Limited, New York, of which Mr. Tsao is the president.