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New York S N A M E Meeting Hears Paper On Preventive Maintenance
A recent meeting of the New York Metropolitan Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers held at the ABS Building in New York City heard a paper titled, "Preventative Maintenance Programs for Machinery." The author was Richard Rothamel of the American Bureau of Shipping.
Admiral C.R. Bryan To Head Webb Institute
Vice Adm. C.R. Bryan, USN, has been named as president of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, it was announced recently by Frank J. Graziano, chairman of the board of trustees. Admiral Bryan will assume his duties on July 1, succeeding Rear Adm.
American Bureau Appoints K.E. Sheehan Counsel
Kenneth E. Sheehan has been appointed counsel to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and its subsidiaries, it was announced by Robert T. Young, chairman and president of the international ship classification society. Mr. Sheehan will provide
Society Of Marine Port Engineers N.Y. Discuss Care Of Turbine And Hydraulic Oil Systems
The Society of Marine Port Engineers New York, N.Y., Inc. met recently at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. At the technical session, which was preceded by a dinner, a paper was read entitled "'Care and Maintenance of Turbine and Hydraulic Oil Systems," by Irving L.
ABS Approves Use Of Protective Ceramic M e t al —Literature A v a i l a b le
The American Bureau of Shipping recently approved the use of Belzona® Molecular Ceramic Metal for protecting exposed tailshaft sections, providing s h i p o w n e rs with an a l t e r n a t i v e to either stainless-steel clad welding or fiberglass wrapping.
Surge In Requests For ABS Classification Reported At Mid-Year
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) received a "sizeable increase" in requests for the classification of ships and other marine structures during the first half of 1980, William N. Johnston, chairman and president, reported at the semiannual
Market Report: Long-Term Healthy LNG Ship Demand
The healthy LNG ship newbuilding orderbook is likely to continue through to the end of this decade. An additional 50 new ships will be required for delivery in-service within the next 10 years provided LNG growth continues at eight percent. This
American Bureau Forms Republic Of China Technical Committee
A 13-member Republic of China Technical Committee has been formed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The committee, composed of prominent individuals in ROC maritime affairs, will enable ABS to maintain closer contact with scientific and
Owners Strongly Oppose Federal Financing Bank Control Of Title XI
For 39 years, the Title XI Federal Ship Mortgage Guarantee Insurance program has run smoothly and effectively. To bring it under control of the Federal Financing Bank, as now proposed, would only add another "layer of bureaucracy," cause interminable delays,
Safety Watch System For Diesel Ships Detailed In National Control Brochure
An illustrated product brochure about safety watch systems for diesel-powered vessels describes engine room monitoring- control consoles, bridge consoles, remote controls and alarms built by National Control Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. Six