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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.
J.J. Bajor Will Head Newly Formed Keppel Marine Agencies Inc.
Keppel Shipyard Ltd. of Singapore has announced the appointment of John J. Bajor as president and director of the newly formed Keppel Marine Agencies Inc. This corporation, located at 26 Broadway, New York, will serve as Keppel Shipyard's exclusive agency in the United States and Canada.
Great Ships of 2004
Name Alaskan Frontier Type DH Oil Tanker Owner BP Oil Shipping Co. Builder NASSCO National Steel and Shipbuilding Company delivered the Alaskan Frontier, the first of four Alaska-class double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA.
NMEA Plans to Expand Electronics Technician Certification Program
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) recently announced plans to upgrade and expand its Certified Marine Electronics Technician (CMET) program, which provides minimum qualifications for proficiency in installing and repairing marine electronics equipment.
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.
Coast Guard Approves Radar Training Courses At Marine Simulation
The U.S. Coast Guard has given its approval for courses in radar training at Marine Simulation, Inc., MSI, according to an announcement by David L. Wood, president. The approval of the radar programs at the new training center in Lower Manhattan covers initial,
PACECO Acquired By Mitsui Engineering —Literature Available
PACECO Corporation is now a subsidiary of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Corporation after MES acquired all of the patents, drawings, trademarks and technology, as well as license agreements, including the name PACECO from the Fruehauf Corporation.
Johnson Appointed Director Of Marketing For Bulkfleet Marine
Thomas J. Johnson has been named director of marketing for Bulkfleet Marine Corporation, an operating unit of the Houston-based Signet Corporation, J. Barry Snyder, president and CEO of Signet, announced recently. Mr. Johnson will supervise marketing activities
AWO Elects Officers For 1986 At Annual Convention In Washington
During the recent annual convention of The American Waterways Operators, Inc. (AWO), in Washington, D.C., Berdon Lawrence was elected unanimously as chairman of the board for 1986. Mr. Lawrence, president of Hollywood Marine, Inc., Houston, Texas, served as AWO vice chairman last year.