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EXPOSHIP Far East 84
Hong Kong—November 12-16 Expoship Far East 84, a maritime exposition organized by Seatrade Far East and sponsored by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Hong Kong Exhibition Center November 12-16 this year.
Competition Is The Key To The Future Success Of The Barge Industry
The general economic climate of our country is, to a great degree, dependent upon its national t r a n s p o r t a t i o n system, which serves as a vital link in the chain of production, distribution and sale of goods in both domestic and export trade.
Congressional Maritime Caucus Establishes An Advisory Board
The Congressional Maritime Caucus has created an Advisory Board made up of industry and Executive Branch leaders to prepare an "action plan" aimed at stimulating legislative and regulatory initiatives to revitalize the American merchant marine.
Texas Gas Transmission Executive Honored At Towboat Christening
The motor vessel Bob Koch, a new 4,200-horsepower towboat in the Inland Waterways Services Division of Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, was recently christened in ceremonies at the Owensboro, Ky., riverfront. The vessel, with unique features that
Wasacz Succeeds Gray As President Of Matson Navigation
Michael S. Wasacz has been named president and chief operating officer of Matson Navigation Company and senior vice president-ocean transportation of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Matson's parent company. This was announced by R.J. Pfeiffer, chair- man
Ship Operations Symposium Set For Sept. 23-25 In NYC
A three-day International Symposium on Ship Operations (ISOSO) will be held at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City, September 23, 24, 25, 1980. T h i s c o n f e r e n c e will examine those problems relating to navigation, weather forecasting and communications aspects.
Liberian Shipping Council Elects Liang Chairman, Presses Safety Program
The Liberian Shipping Council, an organization of owners and operators of Liberian-flag ships, has announced the election of M.H. Liang, an executive with Island Navigation Corp., Hong Kong, as chairman for 1977. Hugh J. Spicer, an official of Mobil Shipping & Transportation Co.