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Shipbuilding Technology Transfer Discussed By New York SNAME
Levingston Shipbuilding Company, Orange, Texas, and IHI Marine Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Company, Ltd. (IHI) of Japan are working together to introduce a number of Japanese shipbuilding techniques at the Levingston yard.
Number Of Vessels Classed By ABS Increased In 1976
An increase in the number of vessels under American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification during 1976 was reported by Robert T. Young, ABS chairman and president, at the annual meeting of members of the international ship classification society,
Higbee And Marchiando Get New Responsibilities At National Supply Company
National Supply Company, Houston-based oilfield equipment firm, has named David A. Higbee and John C. Marchiando to new managerial responsibilities in the National Drilling Equipment Division. Mr. Higbee is promoted to general manager-manufacturing.
McDermott And Dominion Bridge To Form Joint Venture In Canada
J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc. of New Orleans and the Dominion Bridge Company, Limited of Montreal have announced their intention to develop a Canadian-headquartered joint enterprise that will carry out research, engineering, fabrication, and construction work
OCEANS 78 To Feature Public Policy Issues
Discussions and debates on five critical oceans issues will be featured at OCEANS 78, fourth annual combined conference sponsored by the Marine Technology Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. The conference will be held September 6-8,
Partnership Between AMCA International & McDermott Formally In Business
AMCA International Limited (previously Dominion Bridge) and McDermott Incorporated have announced the formal beginning of business of their new joint partnership, DB/McDermott Company, whose first office location has been established in Calgary, Alberta.
BSRA Receives Support For Research Into Quieter Ships
Against a background of increasing concern for the seafarer from the disturbing and sometimes harmful effects of noise, the Ship and Marine Technology Requirements Board has given its support to a Shipboard Noise Project proposed by the British Ship Research Association.
Red Fox Industries Names Flo-Systems As Agent In California
Red Fox Industries has recently appointed Flo-Systems, Inc. of Burbank as their sales/service agent in California. Located in New Iberia, La., Red Fox pioneered in the research and development of marine and conventional (land-based) sewage treatment units.
Lincoln Warren Named ODECO Vice President Oil & Gas Exploration
Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company, 1600 Canal Street, New Orleans, La. 70160, has announced the appointment of Lincoln E. Warren as vice president-oil and gas exploration to spearhead its effort to uncover new oil and gas reserves. "Lincoln