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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.
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
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
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,
Skinner Named Board Chairman Of National Waterways Conference
James A. Skinner Jr. of Nashville, president of Herbert Materials, Inc., has been installed as board chairman of the National Waterways Conference. He was elected at the organization's recent annual meeting in Tulsa to succeed Lloyd E. Anderson,
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
Annual Meeting Of NWC To Be Held In St. Louis September 16-18
More than 500 leaders from business, government, and waterway user companies are expected to attend the 21st annual meeting of the National Waterways Conference scheduled for September 16-18 at Stouffer's Riverfront Towers, St. Louis, Mo. Conference chairman James A.
Harwich Tonnage, Inc. Formed In California
Harwich Tonnage, Inc. was recently formed to provide consulting and management services to the marine transportation industry, with offices at 17835 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, Calif. 91316. The president of the new firm is C.R. Andrews, formerly
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
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