Admiralty Law
United States Lines Appoints Robert H. Splan
William J. Klauberg, vice president- Eastern Division of United States Lines, has announced the appointment of Robert H. Splan as general manager-South Atlantic Region. He will be based at the Lines' office in Atlanta, Ga., and will report directly
Bethlehem Begins Construction On 265,000-Dwt Tanker —Largest Vessel Built In The United States
Construction of the largest ship ever built in the United States started on January 23 as Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point Shipyard laid the first keel plate for a 265,000-dwt supertanker. The vessel, the first of five under contract at the yard,
Liberian Services —Consulting Firm Elects Wiswall Pres.
Dr. Frank L. Wiswall Jr., has been elected president of Liberian Services, Inc., 103 Park Avenue, New York, 'N.Y. 10017. Fred T. Lininger, former president, has assumed the new post of chairman and chief executive officer of the worldwide maritime consulting firm,
Todd To Build Santa Fe Pipelaying Vessel
Todd Shipyards Corporation and Santa Fe International Corp. jointly announced the award of a contract to Todd for the construction of the first self-propelled pipelaying reel ship. According to E.L. Shannon Jr., Santa Fe president, the vessel will cost approximately $28,
Shipowners Seek To Enjoin Alaska State Tanker Law
James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS), Washington, D.C., has announced that a lawsuit has been filed by his organization, together with Chevron USA, Inc., Atlantic Richfield Company, Exxon Corporation,
Future Opportunities And Problems Of The Barge Industry
The energy and cost effectiveness of barging supports an upbeat outlook for the industry, but "nothing succeeds without effort and nothing can be taken for granted," a leading barge executive said in speaking to a Houston, Texas, Marine Insurance Seminar.
H.P. Drewry Reports On The Market For Medium-Sized (70-175,000 DWT) Tankers
While the comparatively recent phenomena of the VLCC and ULCC on the one hand and the sophisticated products carrier and other small tankers on the other have been widely discussed, the medium-sized tanker (70-175,000 dwt) has been largely ignored.
Murdoch Opens Office In Portland, Oregon
John C. Murdoch, formerly Resident Surveyor in charge of the Portland, Oregon Branch Office of the United States Salvage Association, Inc., has announced commencement of business as an independent marine surveyor. Following graduation from the U.
COMSAT General Elects McLucas President- Johnson Named Chairman
Dr. John L. McLucas, former administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, has been elected president of COMSAT General Corporation, and John A. Johnson, president of COMSAT General for the past four years, has been elected chairman of the board and chief executive officer.
Shipping Executives To Review Maritime Policy At Oakland Conference
Shipping industry leaders will gather at the rim of the Pacific Basin late this month to outline their views on the shape of a progressive national maritime policy at the 3rd Annual Port of Oakland International Transportation Conference Oct. 25 and 26.