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NASSCO Delivers 90,000-DWT Chestnut Hill- Lays Keel For Fourth San Clemente-Class Tanker
The Chestnut Hill, 90,000-dwt San Clemente-class tanker, was delivered recently to Chestnut Shipping Company of Philadelphia, Pa. Accepting delivery on behalf of Chestnut Shipping was S.F. Spencer, manager of new construction. Samuel D. Timmons,
Armco's Baltimore Precision Forging Complex Now In Full Operation
The precision rotary forging complex of Armco's Stainless Steel Division is part of a $30-million program to add new forging and casting capabilities at its Baltimore Works. Steel billets, bar, and other forged shapes produced by the new equipment
Deltamarin Expands to China to Thwart Cruise Downturn
Finnish design specialist Deltamarin is synonymous with advanced cruise ship design and construction. The company, as has many of its colleagues in this country, have built a formidible empire of accrued cruise shipbuilding knowledge and experience
Teekay Seeks to Grow Suezmax Fleet
Expanding the Suezmax fleet and greater involvement in carrying oil products are among the ambitions being pursued by theTeekay Tanker Services (TTS) business unit of Teekay. "At the same time, we're working to expand our strong Aframax position," said TTS Vice President Peder Farmen.
Dubai Petroleum Elects H.A. Mckinley President
The board of directors of Dubai Petroleum Company (DPC) recently announced the election of Howard A. McKinley as president. DPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Oil Company (Conoco) and operator for a group of international companies
Robert H. Osmer Appointed Director Of Engineering For Bulkfleet Marine
Robert H. Osmer has been appointed director of engineering f o r Houston, Texas-based Bulkfleet Marine Corporation, according to a recent announcement. In his new capacity, Mr. Osmer will have responsibility for design, construction, maintenance,
Port Everglades Propeller Club Installs Officers
The 1978-79 officers and board members of the Port Everglades Propeller Club were installed by Jasper Baker, past National Propeller Club president, at the organization's monthly dinner meeting at the Sea Port Restaurant in Port Everglades, Fla.
Zapata Corporation Announces Senior Management Promotions
Zapata Corporation, Houston, Texas, has announced that Ronald C. Lassiter has been elected president and chief operating officer of the company. The company said that William M. McCune has been named an executive vice president. Zapata said that its mining,
Transfer of Ownership Commences at Grand Bahama Shipyard
Due to a revised ownership structure for a recently opened ship repair yard in Freeport, Grand Bahama, the yard, which had been previously known (on two separate occasions) as Freeport Ship Care Facility and Lloyd Werft Grand Bahama, has been renamed Grand Bahama Shipyard.
Marmac Corp. Elects M.C. Kury President
Marmac Corporation, 1000 Grand Central Mall, Parkersburg, W.Va., has announced the election of Mark C. Kury of New Orleans, La., to president and chief executive officer. He was previously executive vice president, and is president of the McDonough Marine Service Division.