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Market Changes Mold RoRo Ship Conversions
A number of commercial and regulatory factors have contributed to growth in the RoRo ship upgrading and conversion market over the past year, particularly in the North European arena: The abolition of tax-free sales on ferries in intra-EU traffic
CDI Marine Opens D.C. Office—Names Hunley Manager
Paul I. Beining, president of CDI Marine Company, has announced the opening of a new CDI Marine Company office in Washington, D.C. The design office, located in Crystal City at 1735 Jefferson Davis Highway, will provide quick response for engineering and design services to the U.
CNG Carrier One Step Closer
EnerSea Transport LLC, in association with its maritime partners, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K"Line) and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI), announced that its VOTRANS gas carrier achieved "Class Approval in Principle" (AIP) from ABS (American Bureau of Shipping).
Halifax Industries Ltd. Appoints Kenneth Wood As President And CEO
Kenneth Wood has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Halifax Industries Limited of Nova Scotia. He succeeds William J. Riley, who is leaving Halifax to become "more involved in offshore and other developmental activities." Mr.
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
Advanced Marine Enterprises Announces Corporate Changes And Move To New Facilities
The corporate structure of Advanced Marine Enterprises, Inc. has been modified to improve response to customer requirements and facilitate diversification of services. The company is currently pursuing opportunities in the areas of energy transfer
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.
Advanced Marine Awarded Navy Contracts Valued At Total Of $26.5 Million
Advanced Marine Enterprises, Inc. (AME), headquartered in Arlington, Va., was recently awarded Navy contracts with a total value of approximately $26.5 million. The Military Sealift Command awarded a one-year contract, with two one-year options, for a total projected value of some $7.
N&SA Names Stumbo And Hagemann Vice Presidents
Donald M. Surgenor, executive vice president/general manager of Nickum & Spaulding Associates, Inc., Seattle-based naval architecture/ marine engineering firm, announced the appointment of two vice presidents: Stan C. Stumbo as vice president, operations and E.