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Fleet F77 Extends Inmarsat's Offering s
Inmarsat, the original mobile satcom provider for the maritime industry, has been riding the crest of a wave recently, with users at an all-time high, overall 99.9 per cent satellite reliability and the launch of its Fleet F77, Mobile ISDN and Mobile
British Ocean Group Forms New Shipbroking Company
Ocean Transport & Trading Limited, London, England, has announced the formation of a new shipbroking company, Ocean McGregor Limited. The company has been formed from the shipbroking departments of the Ocean subsidiaries, McGregor, Gow and Holland Limited,
First New York Port Navigational Aid & Communications Conference Is A Success
More than 16 of the world's most renown manufacturers of navigational aids and communications equipment recently displayed their wares at the first such Conference and Exhibit ever to be held in downtown Manhattan, New York City. The three-day exhibit,
S.S. United States Sold To Seattle Firm As-Is For $5 Million
The S/S United States, fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic and the property of the Federal Government for more than five years, has been sold for $5 million to United States Cruises, Inc. of Seattle, Wash., according to an announcement by Robert J.
Alario And Associates Named To Represent Shipyard In Greece
NAFSI S.A., located in Piraeus, Greece, has announced the appointment of Alario and Associates, Inc. of 2701 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, La. 70002, as its exclusive representative for U.S. Gulf Coast interests. Robert J. Alario, president of Alario and Associates, Inc.
New Rope Specification Sheet Available From American Manufacturing
American Manufacturing Company, Inc., Lafayette, La., recently published a new detailed rope specification sheet. The new specification sheet lists one of the highest minimum breaking strengths for a given weight per 100 feet in the entire cordage industry.
Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services Annual Meeting
San Diego, April 29-May2 The 1985 Annual Meeting of the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) will be held Monday, April 29, through Thursday, May 2, at the Holiday Inn at the Embarcadero in San Diego. The reception desk will open from 4 to 8 pm on April 29,