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The Dash for Gas
The gas market is exciting, but only for those with a steady nerve and long-term commitment. Over 20 new LNG import projects have been mooted for the U.S. alone. We are witnessing an unprecedented expansion of shipping capacity to meet this and worldwide expansion of demand.
James A. Farrell Jr. Receives Admiral Of The Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award
James A. Farrell Jr., chairman of Farrell Lines Incorporated, is the 1977 recipient of the Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS). At 76, and still active as chairman of his family-owned line, he has logged a full halfcentury of energetic pioneering service
National Cargo Bureau Reports On '76 Activities
The 26th Annual Meetings of Members and Directors of the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., were held recently at the Board Room of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, 99 John Street, New York City. John R. Walbridge, vice president of the Insurance Company of North America,
New Fan Coil Units Offered By Adrick— Literature Available
New marine air-conditioning fan coil units, in either chilled water or direct expansion cooling modes, are now available from Adrick Cooling Corporation. Models can be supplied in 200-, 300-, 400-, and 600-cfm capacities. The new units feature threespeed motors and boxed controls,
Agreement In Principle Announced On U.S.-U.S.S.R. Marine Insurance
For the first time since the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Maritime Agreement was signed on October 14, 1972, the Soviet Union has agreed in principle to share with U.S. underwriters the placement of marine insurance on cargoes moving between the two countries, it was announced by Robert J.
Shipping Business Booms Despite Soviet Breakup
In spite of the political and economic difficulties that the collapse of the Soviet Union has generated, shipping has remained relatively unaffected. Sources are indicating that shipping prices have remained constant and that business has actually increased with the former Soviet republics.