An Effective Shield from Criminal Prosecution
The maritime community has increasingly become the target of Department of Justice (DOJ) and state prosecution efforts to pursue criminal sanctions against corporations and senior management involved in maritime transportation incidents. Though
Nilsson To Head Sales Organization For Kockums Shipyard
A new marketing organization has been organized at Kockums Shipyard, Malmo, Sweden, under director Gunnar Nilsson. The new marketing section includes departments for research and development, projection, calculation and customer contact. The
Reco Crane Promotes Hardin—Literature Offered
Reco Crane Company of New Orleans, La., announced the promotion of Gary Hardin to general sales manager. Mr. Hardin, a veteran sales manager of the Xerox Corporation, joined Reco three years ago as assistant offshore operations manager. Reco,
R.L. Fagan Rejoins Stanwick Corporation
Robert L. Fagan has rejoined The Stanwick Corporation as director, Advanced Systems Development, it was announced by Tad Stanwick, president. In this new capacity, Mr. Fagan will coordinate the expansion of the company's systems engineering, logistic support
Free Actuator/Ball Valve Reference Book Offered By Pittsburgh Brass
Designed to facilitate the optimum mating of actuators and ball valves to meet specific requirements, PBM has announced the publication of its unique Reference Book, Section VII, describing "Performance Packages," the company's power-driven actuators
$11.8-Million Navy Contract Awarded General Ship For Overhaul Of USS Vulcan
General Ship Corporation of Boston, Mass., has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract in the amount of $11.8 million for the regular overhaul of USS Vulcan (AR-5). Under the new contract, Vulcan will arrive in the yard in January 1982 for an ll-1 / - month over- haul.
Brochure Available On National Supply's Big Torque Converters
Big job torque converters for oilfield and industrial applications are described in a new six-page brochure from National Supply Company. The torque converters are designed for large prime movers of up to 2,000 hp, says the piece, and for tasks involving high load shocks.
Use Of Fuel Additive Shows Bunker Oil Savings Of Over 10%
In a study funded by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Seaworthy Engine Systems of Essex, Conn., has reported on the effect of commercial fuel oil additives on steamship boiler condition and fuel economy. The most
ReeferShip Ltd. Formed
LauritzenCool, Eastwind Transport and Armada Shipping announced the formation of ReeferShip Ltd.. a new marketing company that will identify, pursue, and develop business for refrigerated ships controlled by Eco Shipping, Arctic Reefers, and Armada Shipping.
L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b l e On Schoellhorn-Albrecht Capstans, Deck Fittings
Capstans, winches, and deck fittings are featured in a brochure now available from the Schoellhorn- Albrecht Division of St. Louis Ship, a company of the Pott Industries Group. Schoellhorn-Albrecht's primary product line is capstans, both powered and manually operated,