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88th Annual Meeting
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers at its 88th Annual Meeting, held on November 13, 1980 at the New York Hilton Hotel, elected John J. Nachtsheim as president. Mr. Nachtsheim, who is Assistant Administrator for Operations, U.
Versatile Pacific Delivers Arctic Icebreaker 'Henry Larsen' To Canadian Coast Guard
The Northern Vancouver yard of Versatile Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (VPSI) has delivered the Type 1200 Arctic Class 4 icebreaker Henry Larsen to the Canadian Coast Guard. She is now in operation providing large vessel escort service in the Gulf of St.
SPD Technologies Names Colangelo Executive VP
Larry A. Colangelo has been elected to the new position of executive vice president and chief operating officer at SPD Technologies. In his new position, Mr. Colangelo will be responsible for directing all manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering
General Ship Expands Its Facilities In South Boston
The General Ship Corporation of East Boston is expanding to a second major facility at EDIC/Boston's Boston Marine Industrial Park in South Boston, Mayor Kevin H. White announced recently. The corporation is making this significant new commitment to
SPD Looks To Expand Product Lines To Adapt To Changing Defense Market
Reductions in military spending are having adverse effects on defense contractors, particularly smaller companies which are totally dedicated to the military market. Such is the case with SPD Technologies, a large producer of military circuit breakers and switchgear,
A m e r i c a n W a t e r w a ys S h i p y a r d C o n f e r e n ce O f f i c e r s Elected
The American Waterways Shipyard Conference met recently in New Orleans, La., and unanimously elected officers for the coming year. Elected were: chairman—Robert W. Greene, president and chief executive officer, Jeffboat, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind.
Saint John Shipbuilding Appoints Snyders VP And Manager, Shipbuilding Div.
J.K. Irving, chairman and chief executive officer of Saint John Shipbuilding Limited, has announced the appointment of Gilbert J. Snyders as vice-president and general manager of the Shipbuilding Division. Mr. Snyders brings extensive experience in management to Saint John Shipbuilding.
Todd S h i p y a r d s Board Elects T w o Top E x e c u t i v e s A nd Reports P r o f i t a b l e Quarter
Todd Shipyards Corporation, headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., recently reported a profitable fiscal 1987 first quarter and the appointment of two Todd executives to top management positions. Following the retirement of J.T. Gilbride chairman and chief executive officer,
Shipbuilding Surge Predicted For 90s
Report On SCA Seminar On World Shipbuilding An aura of optimism, albeit a cautious one, permeated the conference room at the recent second shipbuilding and repair program sponsored by the Shipbuilders Council of America. The very first speaker,
Bird-Johnson Appoints Peter J. Gwyn New President & COO
Bird-Johnson Company, Walpole, Mass., recently appointed Peter J. Gwyn to the position of president and chief operating officer. Mr. Gwyn brings over 30 years of marine industry experience to his new position and is joining Bird- Johnson from the Massachusetts Shipbuilders Corporation,