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Bethlehem Steel's Third 1,000-Foot Bulker Christened At Bay Shipbuilding Yard
The M/V Burns Harbor, Bethlehem Steel's third 1,000-foot-long Great Lakes oreboat, was christened recently in ceremonies at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Named in honor of America's most modern s t e e l m a k i n g plant, Bethlehem's Burns Harbor, Ind.,
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.
Sun Ship Lands Contract To Construct 720-Foot Containership For Matson Navigation
Matson Navigation Companyhas signed a contract with Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. of Chester, Pa., for the construction of a 720-foot, 38,800-ton containership for Matson's West Coast- Hawaii freight service, with delivery by January 1980.
Nav-Com Relocates To Larger Quarters
According to Nav-Com Incorporated's president Gerald A. Gutman, the company has relocated to larger quarters in Deer Park, N.Y., in order to keep pace with the rapid expansion the organization is experiencing. The new facility provides 6,000 square feet of space,
Waterways Conference Delegates Urge Maritime Industry To Lobby For Repeal Of Shipping Taxes
Shipping leaders at the recent annual meeting of the National Waterways Conference, charging that the U.S. Government might be taxing the maritime industry out of the global marketplace, called for an uprising to force repeal of recent user fee increases.
Martin Rubin Named Division Vice President At RCA Service Company
Appointment of Martin H. Rubin as division vice president, Industrial Electronic Services, was announced recently by Raymond J. Sokolowski, division vice president, consumer services, RCA Service Company, Cherry Hill, N.J. Mr. Rubin's responsibilities will
Brochure Available From AAT Communications On Wesmar Products
AAT Communications Corporation, headquartered in Staten Island, N.Y., has announced the availability of Wesmar marine products, including scanning sonar, Loran C, and satellite navigation equipment. In addition to the Wesmar line, AAT also supplies
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
Literature Available On Tracor Automatic Omega
A new brochure on its automatic Omega navigation system is available from Tracor, Inc., Austin, Texas. The Tracor Automatic Omega is said to provide the capability to reestablish a position fix even if "lost" by as much as 100 miles. This is
Pres. Reagan Nominates Three To Mississippi River Commission
Three generals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been nominated by President Reagan to serve on the Mississippi River Commission (MRC). The nominations are subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Designated to be president of the MRC is Maj.