Maritime Reporter, March 1973

<BODY> <div> Maritime Association Port Of N.Y. Names Executive Director N. Nick Cretan The appointment of N. Nick Cre- tan as executive director of The Maritime Association of the Port of New York, effective March 1, was announced by John D. Kerr, president. Prior to this new appointment, Mr. Cretan was deputy executive director of the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region. He joined that organization in July 1964, and has played an active and innovative role in its service and promotional efforts. Mr. Kerr said Mr. Cretan suc- ceeds the late William F. Giesen, who retired March 31, 1972. Noting that The Maritime Association will mark its 100th anniversary this year, Mr. Kerr said the association had engaged in an extensive search for a full-time salaried officer, "and we are confident that we have him in Mr. Cretan." After graduating from college, Mr. Cretan taught briefly at the Co- lumbia, Calif., Elementary School, then joined the National Federa- tion of Independent Business at San Mateo, where he dealt with various 'Government agencies in be- half of small business. He later be- came an associate of a film produc- ing and marketing firm, A.T. Palm- er Studios, San Francisco, and also served as a regional sales represen- tative for the H.J. Heinz Co. He is a member of the Common- wealth Club of California, Society of Port Engineers, the Mariners Club of California, and The Propel- ler Club of the United States, and is active in civic and educational circles. He lives in Concord, Calif., and plans to relocate in the New York area after assuming his duties in New York City. Mooremack Appoints Paul J. Evanson Assistant Vice Pres. The appointment of Paul J. Evan- son as assistant vice president of Moore and McCormack Co., Inc., parent firm of Moore-McCormack Lines, has been announced by Paul R. Tregurtha, the company's vice president of finance. Mr. Evanson formerly served with Arthur Andersen & Co., and in his new post will be directly responsi- ble for all tax activities of the par- ent company and the shipping line, its main subsidiary. March 1, 1973 Howmet Announces New All-Aluminum Scaffold Boards An alLaluminum heavy-duty scaf- fold board, TUF-ALUM by South- ern Extrusions Division of How- met Corporation, designed to meet new safety standards required in industry, is now available. TUF-ALUM 'scaffold boards are available in 6, 7, 8, and 10-foot lengths; three boards completely cover a standard deck. The South- ern Extrusions boards are suitable for applications ranging from roll- ing maintenance towers to heavy- duty masonry. Other lengths and widths are available. Exceeding the OSHA load rating requirements, TUF-ALUM scaf- fold boards provide more than 75 pounds-per-square-foot load rating, U/L listed. Other safety features include nonflammable all - metal construction, safety latch connec- tions, no-lap end connectors, and "ship ladder" tread surface. Heavy gage heat-treated struc- tural aluminum alloy used in the boards lasts indefinitely, saving time in maintenance and replace- ments. Complete information can be ob- tained by contacting Charles Tay- lor, Fabricated Products Manager, Howmet Corporation, Southern Extrusions Division, P.O. Box 40, Magnolia, Ark. 71753. Serving the Gulf Coast Since 1880 BJ_ H BAY-HOUSTON TOWING CO. HOUSTON • GALVESTON TEXAS CITY • FREEPORT • CORPUS CHRISTI 805 World Trade Building Houston, Texas fllonArk The workboat company! When you think of workboats, think of the workboat company. MonArk. Our strong, lightweight, high performance boats are designed to work where the going gets rough. You'll find our dependable "marine jeeps" on the job under all kinds of conditions—for oil exploration, drilling, and production; law enforcement; commercial diving and fishing; research; pollution control—wherever the work calls for a boat that can really take it. Let us help solve your marine transportation problem. We build aluminum and steel workboats from-17'to 150'in length . . . or we'll custom-build to your specifications. More than 100 standard workboat models are available, many from stock! Write or call today for complete information—or send for our full-color workboat catalog. "The World's Most Diversified Boat Builder" MonArk ^slboats P. O. Box 210/ Monti cello. Arkansas, U.S.A. 71655 Tel (501) 367-5361 / TWX (910) 729-2991 Cable Address "Boats'1 Also, plants in Pine Bluff, Ark., and Jeanerette, La. 45 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>