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Barge Operator Carries Diversified Cargo From California To Hawaii Northland Marine Lines is now operating the only regularly sched- uled barge service from California to Hawaii from the Port of Oak- land's Seventh Street Terminal. Why a barge service? "Our ver- satility is unlimited," Fred Chris- tie, Northland Marine Lines dis- trict manager said. "For diversity in what we can carry, nobody can touch us." Northland's most recent sailing from the Port of Oakland substan- tiated that point. Aboard the 278- foot-long barge were scores of 20 and 40-foot containers and substan- tial breakbulk cargo, telephone poles, structural steel, a large pow- er sailboat, and a mobile home. In the 200-foot-long hold were six buses, 12 trucks, and additional breakbulk cargo. The freight was loaded via a 40- ton capacity shipboard crane or was driven aboard, using 26-ton lift trucks. Utilizing a 150-foot-long twin- screw tugboat, the barge has a nine- day sailing time to Honolulu. "One of the other aspects of our versatility," Mr. Christie said, "is that we can schedule the right size barge for the cargo we'll be carry- ingon a particular sailing. And we can always add a second barge." Northland Marine Lines, a Seat- tle, Wash.-based firm, has served Alaska from the Northwest for 10 years, and has served Hawaii from California since 1970. The company based its Califor- nia-Hawaii service at the Port of Oakland in November 1972. John V. Banks Named NASSCO President John V. Banks The appointment of John V. Banks as president and chief execu- tive officer of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company was an- nounced by Edgar F. Kaiser, chair- man. National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, owned jointly by Kaiser Industries Corporation and Morri- son-Knudsen Company, Inc., en- gages primarily in shipbuilding and repair at its facilities in San Diego, Calif. At year-end, its back- log totaled $223 million. Mr. Banks had been executive vice president of National Steel and Shipbuilding since 1962. Born in Boise, Idaho, and a civil engineer- ing graduate of the University of Idaho, he joined the Kaiser organ- ization in 1935 on the construction of Boulder Dam (now called Hoo- ver Dam). Following World War II, Mr. Banks held management positions of increasing responsibilities with Kaiser's automotive operations. In 1956, he joined Kaiser Steel Cor- poration as production manager at its Montebello, Calif., fabricating plant. He later became assistant general manager of Kaiser Steel's Fabricating Division before joining National Steel and Shipbuilding in 1962. Mississippi Marine Gets Additional Order To Construct Towboat Mississippi Marine Corporation, Greenville, Miss., recently received an order from Magnolia Marine Transport Company, Jackson, Miss., for the construction of a 4,300-hp towboat. The 140-foot by 38-foot by 11-foot vessel will be powered by General Motors 12-567-E5 engines. A 5,600-hp towboat for Cox Tow- ing Corporation is also currently un- der construction at Mississippi Ma- rine. Delivery of this second boat is scheduled for October or November of this year. The leading builder of tugs and offshore support vessels is Halter Marine. A 65' crewboat built to carry passengers swiftly, safely, and efficiently or to patrol coastlines or to conduct research operations . . . a 175' cargo vessel, designed and constructed to handle with ease the huge range of supply distribution to offshore installations ... a 100' floating marine research center, uniquely designed to probe and chart the hostile environs beneath the sea . . . a 65' towboat, workhorse of the fleet... a 100' ocean-going tug for harbor and open ocean assignments . . . vessels of many descriptions and uses covering the entire scope of support facilities for offshore work on ocean engineering ... all are designed and built by Halter Marine Services, first in ocean support vessels for maritime and offshore industries. Since 1956 we've built a reputation by building the most advanced and most efficient boats for a host of applications. From basic standard designs, Halter Marine engineers can, with ease and expertise, tailor a vessel to your needs no matter how different or unusual. And vessels for special projects are designed and built with optimum care to match function with operational equipment. From three fully-equipped shipyards in constant production come tugs, towboats, crewboats, supply ships and barges— recognized throughout the world as superior in craftsmanship and job application. The end result of your marine operation is profit. It begins right here at Halter Marine Services, Inc. Halter Marine Services, Inc. P. 0. BOX 29266, NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70129 504/254-1222 TELEX: 584-200 CABLE: HALMAR 6 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
