Maritime Reporter, April 1976

<BODY> <div> Halter Marine Names A.J. Rizzo Director Of Public Relations Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has established an Office of Advertising & Pub- lishing Relations, and named A.J. Rizzo director. In making the announcement, Harold P. Halter, president, Hal- ter Marine Services, Inc., said the new office was created to con- solidate and coordinate the pro- motional and public relations ac- tivities of the company's six shipyards in Louisiana and Mis- sissippi, and to continue the development of Halter Marine's advertising and public relations for the company's increasing role in worldwide marine transporta- tion markets. Mr. Rizzo holds a B.A. degree in journalism from Tulane Uni- versity. He was formerly director of advertising and public rela- tions for Alexander Industries in New Orleans, and was associated with Harper & Row Publishers, Inc., and the Lawyers Co-opera- tive Publishing Company. Halter Marine Services, Inc., is one of the world's largest builders of small ships. The company pro- FOR SALE: Four fantastic bargains. Versatile, hardworking TUG/SUPPLY VESSELS. One to four of these vessels are ready to be built on order; as a result of a contract cancellation we have the plans, the machinery, and the steel—and you can make a terrific buy. These vessels are specifically designed for the rugged require- ments of towing, salvage, offshore drilling. Vessels are 228' 6" long, 44' breadth molded. They are of approximately 498 gross tons, 1,650 dwt, and have full ABS certification for both ice and unrestricted ocean service. Twin controllable pitch propellers for maximum fuel econ- omy and maximum bollard pull. Powered by two diesel en- gines having in excess of 8,000 hp per vessel. Will cruise at about 15 knots. Operating crew of eight to 12. For the full story, write or call: John Breckenridge, Asst. Mgr., Shipbuilding, Todd Shipyards Corporation, One State Street Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10004. (212) 344-6900. A.J. Rizzo duces offshore support vessels, ocean and harbor tugs, inland waterway tugs and towboats, and military patrol boats. Vessels built by the company are in oper- ation in the major offshore oil and gas areas of the world, han- dling supply transportation and distribution, personnel movement, rig towing and anchor handling, and ocean towing assignments. McDevitt Named President Of Three Maritime Firms Ronald F. McDevitt Dr. John J. McMullen, chair- man, has announced the appoint- ment of Ronald F. McDevitt as president of Jefferson Electric Corporation, Merrin Electric Co., and Heat Exchanger Engineering, Inc. Mr. McDevitt was formerly general manager of all turbine operations in New York City and Westchester County (N.Y.) for Consolidated Edison Co. Previ- ously, he was group manager for merger operations with Poloron Products, Inc., and director of manufacturing operations for the African Near East Division of The Singer Company. Mr. McDevitt was graduated from the U.S. Na- val Academy in 1954 and held various engineering and admin- istrative positions in the Subma- rine Force, including command of the USS Sea Lion. After leav- ing the Navy, he attended New York University for a master's degree in business administration. All three companies have re- cently relocated to Hoboken, N.J., to provide more efficient services to the center of the maritime industry. At present, they are actively embarked on a major ex- pansion program to extend their electrical repair, engineering serv- ices and electro-mechanical sup- ply lines to the process and in- dustrial fields. The best Quick Couplings Sizes from x/z" to 10". Choice of metals, gaskets, male or female NPT or straight threads, hose shanks, flanges, or machined for socket or butt weld. Also valved couplings to connect or disconnect full lines without spillage. EVER-TITE COUPLING CO., INC. 254 West 54 St., New York, N.Y. 10019 BUILDING A NEW BOAT ? caM Mfttfoa ^st... Matton Shipyard Company, Inc. offers complete facilities for all new construction of vessels up to 200 feet in length. • Repairs • Conversions • Overhaul For your next new vessel or repair job . . . call Matton first. MATTON SHIPYARD COMPANY INC. P. O. Box 428, Cohoes, New York 12047 Tel: 518 CE 7-3911 J Uniform wall thickness — no weak spots Extra heavy reinforcing Larger diameter cam ears for longer service life Extra S Hi-Strength forged Stainless handles Steel pins Recess retains gasket in coupler and assures proper placement Superior quality and concentricity — precision machined — accurate tolerances 44 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>