transportation
ITC Completes 6,237-Mile Dry Tow To Argentina With Six Oil Barges And Two River Towboats
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Transport Contractors Holland B.V. and its subsidiary in Houston, Texas, obtained a contract from the Interfinancial C o r p o r a t i o n , Houston, for the towage of two pushboats and six oil barges from New Orleans, La.
Emission-Reduction Test a Success
New emission reduction technology was recently proven in a joint test with Holland America and RINA. The test was conducted aboard Veendam. Pictured is sistership Zaandam. Reduced emissions from diesel engines at sea has become a rallying cry from
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.
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
FMC Launches Big Deck Barge For Puget Sound Freight Lines
The Marine and Rail Equipment D i v i s i o n of FMC Corporation, Portland, Ore., launched the barge Cape Flattery at their side launch ways on the Willamette river recently. The 253-foot covered deck barge, built for P u g e t Sound Freight Lines of Seattle, has a 4,400-ton cargo capacity.
Bay-Houston Towing Offers 'Port Reference Handbook' For Six Gulf Ports
Bay-Houston Towing Co., with home office in Houston, Texas, has published a new 16-page edition of the popular "Port Reference Handbook" for the Gulf ports of Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Freeport, Texas City, and Port Aransas. The handbook has long been in demand for its informative,
MMS (UK) Ltd. Appoints John Gregory As Managing Director
Marine Management Systems (UK) Ltd. has named John D. Gregory as managing director. Prior to joining Marine Management Systems, Mr. Gregory was a director of Turnkey and Applied Computer Systems, Ltd. Where he was responsible for development and
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,
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