Fast Sealift Ship USNS Altair Dedicated At Avondale Industries Shipyard Division
Another of the U.S. Navy's TAKR Class of Fast Sealift Ships, the USNS Altair, was dedicated at Avondale recently and was delivered ahead of schedule. The USNS Altair (T-AKR-291) is the second of its class to be dedicated at Avondale. It was converted from
Second Of Four Triple-Deck TMT Barges Placed In Service
Trailer Marine Transport Corporation's Second triple-deck barge, the El Conquistador, departed Jacksonville, Fla., October 15, on her maiden voyage to San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to Robert G. Homan, senior vice president of the Caribbean Division of Crowley Maritime Corporation,
Oceans International Announces Merger And Expansion Plans
The merger of Oceans International Corporation, and Shipping Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., steamship agencies serving vessels, owners and operators in Gulf of Mexico ports was announced by Burnell J. Russell, president of Oceans International Corporation.
Maritime Association Installs New Officers And Directors
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York/New Jersey recently installed its newly elected officers and directors. Hans K. Schaefer, president of Todd Shipyards Corporation, has been elected the new vice president, replacing John H. Griffith,
Second Latex Carrier For Firestone Christened At Koyo Dock Yards
The second specially designed rubber transport ship, destined for Firestone's t r a n s - A t l a n t ic service, was christened recently at Koyo Dock Yards in Japan. After several months of outfitting and shakedown, the new Harbel Tapper will join her sister ship,
Title XI Approved On $24-Million Package For Puget Sound Tug & Barge
The Maritime Administration has approved in principle an application from Puget Sound Tug & Barge Co., One Market Plaza, San Francisco, Calif., a wholly owned subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp., for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing or
Saudi Arabia Bars Old Ships From Ports To Reduce Congestion
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has notified shipowners, charterers, shipping agencies, etc., that "No vessel which is more than 15 years old as of December 1, 1976, and having commenced the loading of cargo for Saudi Arabia on or after December 1,
AML And APL Announce Changes Of Key Personnel
A realignment of functions and the appointment of key personnel, which affect traffic, and operations and stevedoring, were announced at American Mail Line, Seattle, Wash.-based division of American President Lines, Ltd. The changes, which became effective on February 1,
Farrell Reports $35-Million Turnaround — Sells Four Ships To U.S. Lines
Farrell Lines expects to record a modest net profit for 1982, Richard V. Parks, president and chief operating officer said recently. This represents a $35-million operating turn-around over the previous year. Mr. Parks also predicted an operating profit for the 58 year old U.
Fleet Privatizations Expected Soon For Lithuanian Companies
Following are financial details of a planned fleet privatization in Lithuania. JSC Klaipeda Transport Fleet (KTF) (www.transfleet.lt) is one of the largest Lithuanian shipping companies, whose principal activities are transportation of refrigerated