petroleum
Sembawang Shipyard Modifies Barges Converted From Tankers
One of the most interesting and extensive jobs successfully accomplished by Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore, was the recent modification and conversion of Majmaa No. 1 and No. 2 for the Dubai Petroleum Company. Majmaa No. 1, a 39,850-dwt floating storage barge,
Orders A n d Deliveries Of T w i n - S c r ew Schottel-Tugs Continue W o r l d w i de
Eleven more twin-screw Schottel-tugs have been ordered and/or delivered to various owners in different countries during the past few months. All of these tractor tugs will be equipped with a twin installation of the versatile Schottel Rudderpropellers for combined propulsion and steering.
Clean Venture, Inc. Formed By Spill Contractors To Cover Entire New York Harbor Area
A new emergency oil spill control organization for the Port of New York has been formed at Perth Amboy, N.J. The company, Clean Venture, Inc., will provide quick-strike coverage of the entire harbor from bases in New York and New Jersey for oil spills of any size.
Major Coal Export Terminal Opens
The most modern and efficient coal export terminal in the world was officially opened recently at a site 40 miles south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish. The d e d i c a t i o n c e r e m o n i es marked completion of the $63- million expansion of International Marine Terminals,
John Grimwade Francis Named President Of Asiatic Petroleum Corp.
John Grimwade Francis has been nominated president of Asiatic Petroleum Corporation, taking over from J.D. Ritchie, who has retired. Born in London, England, in 1923, Mr. Francis joined Royal Dutch/Shell service in the United Kingdom in 1940.
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 Powerful Icebreaker Under Construction At Gotaverken Arendal
Gotaverken Arendal (GVA) of Gothenburg, Sweden, is constructing a new, powerful 4,850- ton icebreaker for the Swedish Board of Navigation, which will be able to plow through six-foot ice. The new 24,500-hp icebreaker, the Oden II, will be 353-1/2 feet long,