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Floyd Mechling Retires From Union Mechling
Floyd A. (Bud) Mechling has retired as chairman of the board of Union Mechling Corp. He will continue to serve as a director of the Pittsburgh, Pa.-based barge line until May of next year, and will serve as a transportation consultant to Dravo Corporation, Union Mechling's parent company.
International Paint Names Robert Hartley
Robert A. Hartley has been named senior vice president, Technical, North America, by the International Paint Company, Inc. (USA) and International Paints (Canada) Limited. Mr. Hartley will head up the North American Group Laboratories soon to be completed at the Union, N.
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.
SNAME New England Section And AWS Hear Japanese Shipbuilding Report At Joint Meeting
On December 7, 1973, one hundred and five members and guests of the New England Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the Boston Section of the American Welding Society heard Dr. Koichi Masubuchi, professor of ocean
McDermott To Participate In Azeri Field Development
McDermott International, Inc., New Orleans, La., recently confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Amoco Eurasia Petroleum Company to participate in the evaluation and development of the Azeri oil field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea,
N.Y. Propeller Club Elects Hart President
Capt. Thomas A. King, president of The Propeller Club, Port of New York, recently announced the results of the election held at the club's 54th annual membership meeting. The new officers are as follows: president, Capt. Robert E. Hart, Marine Index Bureau ; first vice president, James J.