Education/Training
Hydra lift Skegs
Developed By Seaspan Development Co. Ltd. Of British Columbia, The New Skeg Design Results In A 10 To 15-Percent Higher Speed Or 20 To 30-Percent Reduction In Power Required To Tow Loaded Barges At The Same Speed A Canadian invention which reduces the
Los Angeles-Long Beach Propeller Club Names Officers For 1978-79 Term
The Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach No. 66, recently held their first board of governors meeting under new president Lew Coppersmith. Mr. Coppersmith, president of L.E. Coppersmith, Inc., had received the gavel from outgoing president Robert D.
Encouraging best practice onboard using video and interactive media
Best practice, adhered to on all vessels, is beneficial for all concerned. It saves money for the ship operator, it reduces the risk of injury, damage or loss, it ensures the continued safety of the crew, and it provides an important quality marketing tool
U.S. Navy To Utilize Ship Analytics Simulator For Shiphandling Training
Ship Analytics of North Stonington, Conn., has announced receipt of a three-year U.S. Navy contract for the training of senior officers at the Maritime Training and Research Center (MTRC) in Toledo, Ohio. For seven weeks each year, Navy personnel will take part in a comprehensive,
Drillship To Install Sperry Marine Systems Sensing Equipment
Sperry Marine Systems, Great Neck, N.Y., has received an order from Delco Electronics Division of General Motors Corporation for Sperry RISANGLOR® vertical sensing equipment. Sperry is a division of Sperry Rand Corporation. RISANGLOR will be installed with
Matson Navigation Orders 3 Mitsui/Paceco Container Cranes For $10 Million
Matson Navigation Company of San Francisco has ordered three new high-speed container cranes for its terminals. One each will be installed at the Oakland and Los Angeles terminals; these are expected to be in operation by late October this year.
Three Major Beth Steel Programs Highlight New Offerings To The Offshore Industry
Bethlehem Steel Corporation officials recently provided an update on three major programs in which the company's marine construction group is involved: • A 64,000-ton-capacitv sectional drydock that will be installed at the firm's new 100-acre
Ameron Marine Coatings Offers High-Performance Products For Steelwork Protection
Ameron Marine Coatings Division of South Gate, Calif., features a number of high-performance products for marine steelwork protection, including the well-known and highly successful Dimetcote® and Amercoat® systems. The range of products designed
Wartsila To Produce Ship Accommodations In Korea
Wartsila Accommodation Systems, Korea Ltd., a company producing ship accommodations, was recently established by Wartsila in the Republic of Korea. The company, in which Wartsila is major shareholder, is situated in Masan near major shipyards.
MDI: Shipyard Production Expertise
Maritime Design, Inc. (MDI) offers a wide range of technical services, but director of marketing & sales. Bob Rogaski stresses MDI's shipyard experience to ship owner prospects. "Maritime Design, Inc. demonstrates a long line of experience with