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New UPSCO Shipyard Begins Production
An entirely new shipyard, programmed to build commercial tug/ barge units, is now in operation in Ontonagon, Mich. Upper Peninsula Shipbuilding Company (UPSCO), a privately owned firm, was formed in May of 1979 when its president, Charles H. Kerkman, together with Robert J.
Ametco Shipping Elects J.E. Hundt President
John E. Hundt has been elected president and a member of the board of directors of Ametco Shipping, Inc. Mr. Hundt also continues as director of traffic of Ametalco, Inc. Both Ametco and Ametalco are in 'the American Metal Climax Group of companies.
New Simulator Training Complex For U.S. Navy
Literature Available MarineSafety International, a professional maritime training organization, has been awarded a contract to provide shiphandling training services to the U.S. Navy in Newport, R.I. The award calls for simulator training courses
C-E Marine Power Systems Names Robertson And Sabo
The Power Systems Group of Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, Conn., has announced the appointments of David H. Robertson as manager of sales and services and Steven E. Sabo as assistant manager, contract sales, C-E Marine Power Systems. Mr.
Larsson Appointed N e w Chief Executive of MacGregor-Navire
Lars G. Larsson, presently managing director of Consafe AB of Gothenburg, has been named chief executive of MacGregor-Navire International effective June 15 this year. He will bring with him a lifetime of experience in the marine industries, both afloat and ashore.
Asleep at the Wheel
On the morning of June 29, 2003. the general cargo vessel JAMBO grounded off the Summer Islands on the west coast of Scotland. The primary cause of the grounding and subsequent total loss of the ship was that the chief officer on watch fell asleep and missed his intended change of course.
USCG Prepares Overseas Maritime Training Team
Reflecting a growing international interest in commercial maritime safety and management, the USCG is planning to establish its first team of marine pollution prevention and response, port safety and port security experts for training foreign maritime agencies.
MSI Offers 21 MarineSafety Training Courses For 1986
—Free Catalog Available MarineSafety International (MSI), located in the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, recently issued a catalog of 1986 simulator training courses for deck and engineering officers. Twenty-one simulatorbased training
The Waterways Company Licenses Delta Shipyard To Make STEERMASTERs
The Waterways Company recently announced that agreements have been signed with Delta Shipyard, division of Chromalloy American Corporation. Walter Todd, president of The Waterways Company, stated that an exclusive licensing agreement covering
Farrell Lines Inc. Names Captain Moore
Thomas J. Smith, president and chief executive officer, Farrell Lines Incorporated, One Whitehall Street, New York, N.Y. 10004, has announced the appointment of Capt. Alpha Moore as manager of the newly formed Marine and Cargo Claims Department.