energy
54th Annual Convention Of The Propeller Club Of The U.S.
This year's 54th Annual Convention of The Propeller Club of the United States, and the concurrent 1980 American Merchant Marine Conference, will take place on October 8-10. The host Propeller Club Ports for the event will be Seattle and Tacoma,
Bunker Industry Fueled by Word Affairs
Bunkering is an industry in its own right, but one that is squeezed by events, which happen in the much bigger industries that we are the bridge between. We are vital to both the energy and shipping markets, and at the mercy of both. When the energy markets move, our prices move.
President Carter Presents $25,000 Prize For Energy-Saving Device
An energy-saving device that replaced steam traps on U.S. Navy ships won a $25,000 prize for the inventor, a civilian employee of the Navy, at a ceremony on the White House lawn. President Carter made the presentation to Lawrence L. Guzick for
O.E. Powers Named Chief Executive Of Turbodyne And Worthington Compressors
A major corporate reorganization was announced by Turbodyne Corporation of Minneapolis, Minn., and Worthington Compressors, Inc. of West Holyoke, Mass. O.E. Powers, president and chief executive officer of Turbodyne, has been elected chairman of
American Heavy Lift Names Admiral Peet To Board of Directors
American Heavy Lift Shipping Company recently announced the election of Vice Adm. Raymond E. Peet, USN (retired), to its board of directors. Highlighting Admiral Peet's active U.S. Navy career were the positions of acting Assistant Secretary of
Tidewater: Effects of New Tax Bill Are Positive
Tidewater said that certain provisions of the newly enacted "American Jobs Creation Act of 2004" could have a significant positive effect on its future earnings and cash flows. The Act. which has been approved by both the United States Senate and House of Representatives,
Study 56—'Sea Trade And Transportation Of Coal'
The so-called 1973 "oil crisis" had an important effect upon the international trade in hard coal, as it did much to arrest the decline in the use of coal as an energy source. However, up until now, the seaborne trade in hard coal has been centered
Energy And Economic Security
Mideast War Underlines The Vital Need To Increase Domestic Oil Production In The U.S. The war in the Mideast has once again underlined oil's pivotal role in the maintenance of a healthy world economy. We depend on oil for much more than land and air transportation.
Racai Wins Contract From State Of Louisiana For Marine Simulator
The State of Louisiana has awarded a contract to Racal Marine, Inc. for an advanced marine radar and electronic navigation aids simulator. The Racal MRNS 9000 simulator will be installed later this year at the Louisiana Marine and Petroleum Institute (LAMPI) in Houma.
EG&G Receives New 3-Year Navy Contract For Program Support
EG&G Washington Analytical Services Center, Inc. (EG&G WASC), was awarded a new threeyear contract by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command to provide technical and program management support for the AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Combat System.