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Unique Supply Lighter Launched By MARCO Seattle
Remote areas of Alaska gained a new supply link recently when the 80-foot lighter Kaktovik was launched by MARCO Seattle. The all-aluminum craft is the second of her type built by MARCO for C r o w l e y M a r i t i m e Corporation from a design by L.
Bath Iron Works Appoints Igo Jekkals
John F. Sullivan, president of Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine, has announced the appointment of Igo Jekkals as manager of manufacturing engineering for the shipyard. In his new position, Mr. Jekkals will have responsibility for plant maintenance and engineering,
Two Dredges For Private Industry Christened In New Orleans
Recent christening in New Orleans marked the completion of two new dredges for the growing private industry fleet. The cuttersuction drdege Bill James and the split-hull hopper dredge Atchafalaya are being place in service by Louisiana-based T.
General Dynamics7 Innovative Method Of Launching Submarines
General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division, Groton, Conn., unveiled an innovative method of launching submarines on November 18 with the christening of the high-speed attack submarine Jacksonville. The 360-foot, 6,900-ton Jacksonville was the first
Asheim Takes Helm of Hoegh Fleet
Yngvil Asheim has been named fleet manager in HFS responsible for the management of Leif Hoegh & Co and HUAL's car carrier fleet, starting January 1. 2004. She came to HFS from DNV in 2002, where she was manager of DNV's Machinery Ship in Operation division.
Steve Vorenkamp Returns To Halter Marine, Inc. As Director Of Services
Steve B. Vorenkamp has rejoined Halter Marine, Inc. as director of services, responsible for corporate production control, estimating, and purchasing. The announcement was made by Halter president Floyd J. Naquin, who welcomed the return of the
Sperry MCS2B SatCom INMARSAT Type Approved
—Literature Available Sperry Corporation, Charlottesville, Va., recently received full type approval of its INMARSAT MCS2B satellite communicator by INMARSAT. "The MCS2B represents a major new direction in shipboard communications, as it features
Kavanagh Named Vice President At Dock Express
Roger P. Kavanagh has joined the Dock Express organization as vice president, it was announced recently by Warren R. Wheelock, president. Mr. Kavanagh brings to this new position broad experience in the international shipment of specialized cargoes,
McDermott Announces Transfer Of Two Senior Managers
McDermott International, Inc. announced recently that two senior managers have been crosstransferred between the company's Marine Construction and Babcock & Wilcox operating units. H.R. Reeves, senior vice president and group executive of Marine Construction's
Shiprepair Forum Changes to Reflect Current Events
Changes in the international political and economic climate will add new urgency to the theme of the Shiprepair & Conversion 2001 conference in London in November — gaining the edge in a competitive global industry. Marking the 10th anniversary of the event,