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CMP Packs Decade of Tin-Free Experience
The International Maritime Authority has proposed a worldwide ban on tri- butyl tin (TBT) based antifouling paints, starting in January 2003. Confirmation of these dates is expected at the IMO diplomatic conference this October. Although some ship
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,
Innovative Coastal Trader
An advance in hydrodynamic design has been endorsed by Norwegian energy group Statoil, as the prospective charterer of an innovative newbuild intended for coastwise distribution of oil products. The 4,200-dwt vessel contracted by Bergen Tankers
New Model Pilot Ladder Has Easily Replaced Steps —Literature Available
The A.L. Don Company of Matawan, N.J., has developed a greatly improved version of its pilot ladder which now features steps which can be quickly and easily replaced aboard ship. The steps are held in place by a mechanical clamp instead of hand serving.
COMSAT Announces Personnel Changes
The Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT), Washington, D.C., recently announced the following personnel changes. Arthur R. Sando has been named to succeed Richard L. McGraw, vice president, corporate affairs. Mr. McGraw, who had held the position for the past six years,
World Shipbuilding to Fall Slightly
Last year was an active one for the international shipbuilding market. Although the order intake was significantly reduced from the order boom of the previous year, 46 million dwt, or 31.3 million compensated gross tons (cgt) of new ships were ordered.
Excess Insurance Appoints CMI, Inc.
The Excess Insurance Company, Ltd. of London, England, has appointed Capacity Managers International, Inc. of New Jersey as its agent for excess casualty insurance in the U.S., according to William Griffiths, director of the company. Capacity Managers International, Inc.
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.
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.