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State Of The German Shipbuilding Industry
Observers of international economical developments note with surprise that German industry is in better shape than most of them had expected a year ago. As in 1992 the full impact of worldwide recession reached Germany, it was with some two years' delay,
Textron M&LS President Honored By Navy League
John J. Kelly, president of Textron Marine & Land Systems, a division of Textron Inc., has been named the recipient of the Robert M. Thompson Award for Outstanding Civilian Leadership, presented annually by the Navy League of the United States.
Secretary Lewis Announces Plan To Transfer MarAd To DOT
Secretary of Transportation Drew Lewis announced recently an Administration plan to transfer the Maritime Administration from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Transportation. "The transfer is the first step in carrying out President
Galleon Shipping Expands— Adding 9 Multipurpose Ships
G a l l e o n S h i p p i n g Corporation has announced a major expansion of its liner service with the recent sailing from the Philippines to Los Angeles, Calif., of the M/S Galleon Topaz, the first of nine multipurpose ships newly acquired by the Philippineflag carrier.
USCG Developing Rules Requiring Vessels To Respond To Oil Spills
Regulations mandated by Congress in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to minimize the impact of oil spills include the requirements that all domestic and foreign tanker-type vessels operating in U.S. waters have onboard oil-spill-removal equipment as well as an oil-spill-response plan.
Baldt Announces Corporate Reorganization
In an effort to more efficiently serve the shipbuilding and offshore markets, Baldt Inc., Chester, Pa., announced a major corporate reorganization. The announcement was made by James E. Palmer, company president. The reorganization includes the
Ship Stern Study Released By MarAd
Nearly 80 percent of the U.S.- flag merchant ships that are expected to be built between now and the turn of the century could incorporate standardized stern sections, according to a study released by the Maritime Administration, an agency of the U.
PRMSA Appoints Lugo Executive Director
Roberto Lugo D'Acosta, a wellknown figure in both Puerto Rican shipping and governmental circles, has been appointed executive director of the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority. PRMSA operates Navieras de Puerto Rico, whose fleet of ro/ro and