equipment
Rados International To Design Purse Seiners For Mexico
Rados International Corporation, naval architects, marine engineers, consultants, marine surveyors, and ship's brokers of San Pedro, Calif., recently announced the signing of a design and engineering contract for the construction of six tuna purse seiners for the Government of Mexico.
Dreco Forms Subsidiary For Drilling Equipment- Three Executives Named
Dreco, Inc., a Houston-based oilfield equipment and s e r v i ce company, has announced the formation of Dreco Technologies Incorporated (DRETECH), a wholly owned Dreco company. W.I). Frame, general manager of U.S. Operations for Dreco, made the announcement.
Clamp Supplier Dives Into Project
Bluefin Robotics Corp. called on Clampco — a manufacturer of stainless steel T-bolt band clamps and V-band couplings — when it needed help "testing the waters." Bluefin specializes in manufacturing underwater robotic equipment for offshore survey, military, and scientific research customers.
Seaward International Opens New York Office
Seaward International, Inc. has announced the opening of a New York City office and the appointment of Marvin Gensler as national sales representative. This new office, which will be managed by Mr. Gensler, will provide sales and technical support to Seaward's East Coast customers.
Non-Slip Deck Coating Helps Prevent Falls Aboard Rigs And Ships
Epoxo, a non-slip safety coating that helps prevent hazardous slips and falls on offshore rigs and aboard ship is now available from American Abrasive Metals Company. Designed for a highprofile, h e a v y - d u t y t r a c t i o n, Epoxo was originally
Bailey In New Orleans Building Stores Boxes For Five Avondale Tankers
1981 is shaping up to be a very busy year at Bailey Corporation. The New Orleans firm is presently building ship's stores boxes for five tankers under construction at nearby Avondale Shipyards. "We're probably the only Gulf Coast company that
Pentimonti Appointed VP-Engineering At APL
Eugene K. Pentimonti has been named vice president, Engineering at American President Lines, Ltd., Oakland, Calif. His responsibilities include overseeing all engineering design and construction of vessels, f a c i l i t i e s and equipment. The announcement was made by Henry Kozlowski,
McMullen's Newport News Office Installs Inter- Active Graphics System
John J. McMullen Associates, Inc. (JJMA), naval architects, marine engineers and transportation consultants of New York, recently installed an AUTO-TROL AD/380 Interactive Graphics System in its detail design office located in Newport News, Va.
Optimizing Efficiency Levels Of Boiler Feed Turbo Pumps
The majority of steam-driven ships now in service were built in an era of low fuel oil prices, with their steam plants designed at or near maximum performance ratings. In those bygone days, operating a ship at lower horsepower was not a practical consideration.
Forthofer And Reardon Named Vice Presidents For Perry Oceanographies
Edward Forthofer has been named vice president of manufacturing, and Patrick Reardon vice president of engineering for Perry Oceanographies, Inc. of Florida, it was announced by Hap A. Perry, president. Formerly vice president of manufacturing for Pompano Manufacturing, Inc.