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A More Leisurely Pace in Retirement?
Maritime Meanings Davy Jones In nautical mythology, Davy Jones is the spirit of the sea, usually cast in the form of a sea devil. Thus, the bottom of the sea is called Davy Jone's Locker, the final resting place of sunken ships, of articles lost or thrown overboard, and of men buried at sea.
Basil Rusovich Elected President Int'l Trade Mart
Basil J. Rusovich Jr. has been elected president of the International Trade Mart of New Orleans, La. Mr. Rusovich, who is president and chief executive officer of Transoceanic Shipping Co., Inc. and its subsidiary, International Export Packers of Louisiana (INTERPACK),
Piazza Named Sales And Marketing Vice President At Bergeron Industries
William T. Bergeron, president of Bergeron Industries, Inc., has announced the appointment of Alfred F. Piazza to a new company position as vice president of international sales and marketing. Mr. Piazza, who has an extensive background in the
Calling All Mariners
Globalstar, L.P brought its next- generation strategizing to fruition with the release of full commercial access of its mobile satellite service in the U.S. through its distributor Globalstar U.S.A. With the recent demise of Iridium, and ICO
CCT Assets Acquired By Crowley Maritime
Crowley Maritime Corporation's recent purchase of assets of Coordinated Caribbean Transport, Inc. (CCT) from International Controls Corporation will "greatly strengthen Crowley's capability to serve its customers and markets," a senior officer of Crowley said.
Edward Peterson Named Vice President Of Sales At Dravo Mechling
Dravo Mechling, of Pittsburgh, Pa., the barge line subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, announced the appointment of Edward Peterson as vice president, sales. He will be located at the barge line's Pittsburgh headquarters. Mr. Peterson was formerly sales
New Quality Assurance And Environmental/Safety Directors At IMC
International Marine Carriers (IMC) has appointed David M. Walton as senior vice president of quality assurance, and John O'Conner the manager of environmental and safety control. IMC is a leading international marine transportation management and operations organization based in Mineola,
Douglas Oehrlein Joins Dravo SteelShip Corp.
Douglas L. Oehrlein has been appointed marketing director for the Pine Bluff, Ark., shipyard of Dravo SteelShip Corporation. The appointment was announced by Edward D. Fry, vice president/ general manager of Dravo Steel- Ship. Mr. Oehrlein is a graduate of the University of Hawaii,
New Protective Fender For Offshore Structures Developed By Seaward
Seaward International, Inc. has developed a new marine fender specifically for the protection of the legs of offshore platforms and structures. The new Sea Guard® (shown above) fender eliminates damage to both the platform leg and the vessel due to accidental collisions.
Alaska Moves To Buy Acreage For Proposed Port of Anchorage
A $1 million down payment on 1,200 acres of land is about to be put down by the state of Alaska for land on an island just offshore from Anchorage International Airport, with plans to develop a major seaport there. A letter of intent was signed recently by Alaska Governor Walter J.