American Bureau of Shipping
Marine Executives Visit University To Review Class Project On Construction Of Towboats
With the Spring Class of Mississippi State University, well over 50 graduates of the Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum will enter the growing shipbuilding industry in the South. Each year, thus far, the senior class has worked on a project
Quigley Appointed Editor At Maritime Reporter
The publishers of the Maritime Reporter and Engineering News announced recently the appointment of Edward J. Quigley as editor of the semi-monthly magazine. During his journalistic career, Mr. Quigley was a reporter and rewriteman for the New
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.
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.
Ba l d t I n t r o d u c e s N ew W o r k b o a t C o n n e c t i n g Link — L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b le
Baldt Inc., following two years of development, has just introduced an advanced, anti-corrosive connecting link. Rocco Albertini, Baldt's director of engineering, describes the new link: "Three exclusive features provide dramatically increased resistance to corrosion.
American Bureau Of Shipping Moves Its Headquarters To 65 Broadway In New York City
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has announced that its international headquarters are now located at 65 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10006. The telephone of ABS headquarters is (212) 440-0300. "The new headquarters," said Robert T. Young, chairman of the board,
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
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.
Bourceau And Blackwell Speak At Bureau Veritas 150th Anniversary Dinner
U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Robert J. Blackwell spoke at a recent dinner in New York City, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the French classification society, Bureau Veritas. In his brief remarks, Mr. Blackwell praised
Griff Lee, McDermott VP, Elected To National Academy Of Engineering
Griff C. Lee, vice president of r e s e a r c h and development and technical services, J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc., has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his pioneering role in the development of the offshore p l a t f o rm technology now used around the world.