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International Paint Seminar Stressed Importance Of Smooth Hull
International Paint Company, Inc. of Union, N.J., recently sponsored a technical seminar concerning the economic importance of hull condition. It featured Dr. Robert L. Townsin, professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding
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.
Chemical Carriers Association Elects N e w Officers
At its recent annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Chemical Carriers Association (CCA) elected its leadership for the new term. The CCA is the international association of operators of chemical tankers in U.S. trade, with full members
Foreign Nations Urged To Crack Down On Soviet Rate-Slashing
The National Maritime Council, Washington, D.C., has urged major foreign shipping line executives and foreign maritime labor union leaders in eight countries to press their own governments to crack down on Soviet rateslashing practices in oceangoing trade.
MarAd OKs APL Section 804(a) Waiver Request
MarAd has agreed to a request filed by American President Lines (APL) for a section 804(a) waiver of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to permit APL to use space on vessels operated by Transportation Maritima Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (TMM) for transpacific carriage of cargoes in U.