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IHI Delivers VLCC 'Nissho Maru' To Idemitsu Tanker Company
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy I n d u s t r i e s Company (IHI) recently c o m p l e t e d the 257,882- dwt tanker Nissho Maru (shown above) for Idemitsu Tanker Company of Tokyo. The new ship is the first vessel delivered by IHI's Kure Shipyard this year,
New Officers Elected At NCAA National Conference
The Naval Civilian Administration Association's (NCAA) 35th National Conference was recently conducted in Charleston, S.C. The NCAA is a national organization of senior- level managers employed in Navy Civil Service. It has chapters at 13 Naval establishments,
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
Portland Box Volumes Up 25 Percent In February
The Port of Portland continued its healthy container increase in February with a 25.3 percent increase over the same month a year ago. Portland's gateway handled 17,110 TEUs in February this year compared to 14,139 TEUs in February 1991. Portland
Port Of Portland Budget Includes Funds For Marine Improvements
The proposed Port of Portland (Oregon) budget for 1986-87 reflects a conservative projection of financial activity over the next fiscal year to improve, expand, and market facilities and properties to stay competitive and contribute to the economic growth of the community and state.
DEVELOPING A NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY
Learning From Past History This year, Congress has once again been considering national energy policy. In February, one year after President Bush proposed his "National Energy Policy," the U.S. Senate passed its package of energy-related measures,
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,
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
MarAd Awards Contracts To Study Port Needs In Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon
The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has awarded contracts totaling in excess of half a million dollars for the assessment of present facilities and future needs of ports in Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon, Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, announced.
World Maritime Tech Exhibit Set For San Francisco
In a bold move. The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), in partnership with 12 professional naval architecture and marine engineering organizations from around the globe, has created The World Maritime Technology Conference and Exposition.