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Three Papers Presented At Winter Meeting Of SNAME Great Lakes And Great Rivers Section
The W i n t e r M e e t i n g of the Great Lakes and Great Rivers Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was held recently at the Bond Court Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. One hundred seventy-four registered members and guests
Adm. Ralph Cousins Elected President Of Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
Adm. Ralph W. Cousins has been elected president and chief operating officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va. The former executive vice president will be responsible for the company's daily operations. John P. Diesel remains chairman of the board and chief executive officer.
Hawaii Firm Announces Plans To Construct A Stable Semi-Submerged Fishing Vessel (SSFV)
SEACO, I n c o r p o r a t e d , 146 Hekili Street, P.O. Box 1171, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, has announced plans to design and construct an advanced type of fishing craft for use in the rough waters around the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. The 300-ton
He's No Regular Joe
Joe Farcus has been in the ship design discipline of architecture for more than 28 years, starting from the refitting of old tonnage and leading up to being involved in the design of six different prototype cruise ships. Here he shares with MR some of his thoughts on Cruise Ship Interior Design.
Needed — A Long-Range National Shipbuilding Policy
At close range, against the background of recent events, one could reasonably conclude that the shipbuilding industry of the United States is being sacrificed on the altar of illogical expediency. In the climate of uncertainty and confusion created by official inertia over the recent past,
Arkhon Offers Brochure Detailing Marine Consultant Services
Arkhon Corporation's marine division specializes in program management and contract claims and has extensive experience with marine projects, both large and small. It has helped manage shipbuilding, overhaul and repair programs and has been instrumental
ABS President Foresees Trend Toward Nuclear Merchant Ships By 1990
N u c l e a r - p o w e r e d merchant ships will sail the oceans by 1990, says Robert T. Young, chairman and president of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Addressing a meeting of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association in Hong Kong, Mr. Young said
VTC Expands Possibilities With Cutler-Hammer Agreement
Vosper Thornycroft Controls (VTC) has expanded its expertise in electrical power and propulsion systems by entering into a Systems Builder Agreement with Cutler-Hammer (C-H). Previously, VTC has just operated at the lower end of the market in switchboard and electrical systems,
Navy Lets $8.3-Million Contract To Tracor
Tracor Inc., Austin, Texas, has received a contract to provide production, fabrication, and testing services to the Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head, Md. This contract includes two option years with a total ceiling price of $8,340,000. Dr.
Carboline Company Employs Saroyan As Coatings Consultant
The Carboline Company of St. Louis, Mo., announces the employment of John R. Saroyan as consultant for the company to assist in the research and development of new generation antifouling and antipolluting protective coatings for the marine industry.