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Moss Point Marine Launches 'Nicor Safety' Moss Point Marine, of Escatawpa, Miss., has announced the recent launching of the Ni- cor Safety, a twin-screw line launch vessel. The vessel measures 82 feet 6 inches by 24 feet by 11 feet 3 inches. Along with Nicor representatives present for the launching there also was a represent- ative of the Nigerian Oil Company that will charter the vessel. CDI Marine Appoints Smith And Dodson Donald W. Jett, executive vice president of CDI Marine Company, recently announced the appointments of John S. (Steve) Smith and Clinton Dodson. Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and has a Master of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School. He was an Engineering Duty Officer in the Navy holding positions as shipyard repair su- perintendent, combat systems superintendent, RESERVE SPACE NOW 1984 INTERNATIONAL INLAND WATERWAYS SHOW Featuring Conferences - Workshops — Trade Show — National & International Speakers SEPTEMBER 20-22,1984 Louisville, Kentucky DYNAMIC EVENT FOR - • Waterway Users • Port & Waterway Builders • Operators* Maintainers • Shippers • Suppliers • Ship Builders • Repair Facility Managers k • Ship Yard Managers • Related Products & Services The International Inland Waterways Show is the right place to reach your waterway mar- ket in1984. Participate at the Louisville show... it's cost effective Louisville ranks lowest among America's top 20 trade show cities in per diem cost of lodging and food. A large, professional trade show provides a powerful opportunity to display your company's target service or products before United States and international buyers and users of Inland Waterways. An impressive selection of conferences, workshops and presentations by leading authorities on Inland Waterways will also highlight the 1984 Inland Waterways Show. The 1984 International Inland Waterways Show will again be held in Louisville. Ken- tucky, at Ohio River Marker 604. The Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center provides the set- ting for all events, in total indoor facilities which are climate controlled and fully convenient. It's a Conference and Trade Show you can't afford to miss. September 20-22 are important dates on your calendar. Return the exhibit form to reserve your space, or call for more information today. Contact: Jerry Harper Show & Conference Coordinator The International Inland Waterways Show 818 West Main Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Phone: 502-587-8655 llllllll John S. Smith Clinton Dotson and design superintendent. He retired with the rank of captain. Mr. Smith is currently serving as chairman of the Sections Committee for ASNE. Mr. Dotson recently joined CDI as naval architecture division manager, Jacksonville office, with additional duties as chief naval ar- chitect of CDI. Mr. Dotson has a Structural Designers Certificate from the Newport News Appren- tice School and a B.S. degree in naval archi- tecture and marine engineering from the Uni- versity of Michigan. He has served as vice chairman and chair- man of the Southeast section of SNAME and is a member of ASNE. Malcolm Jacques Appointed President of DYVI (USA) Inc. Malcolm Jacques, formerly with Offshore Supply Association Ltd. has been appointed president of DYVI (USA), Inc. Mr. Jacques will be primarily responsible for the market- ing of DYVI's fleet of heavy lift carriers. Bulk Carrier 'Rich Alliance' Delivered To Japanese Owner By Hitachi Zosen-Hiroshima The lake-type bulk carrier Rich Alliance. The Rich Alliance, a 28,074-dwt bulk car- rier, was recently completed at Hitachi Zo- sen's Hiroshima Works and delivered to the owner, Marubeni Corporation of Japan. The Rich Alliance is a Hitachi Zosen-devel- oped, standardized laker-type bulk carrier which can sail the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, and is designed to carry grain, coal, ore, lumber and hot-rolled coils. Its main engine is a Hitachi Zosen Sulzer Die- sel Engine of the latest RTA type. For cargo handling, the ship has four 25-ton deck cranes. The vessel has a length overall of about 548 Vfe feet, breadth of 75% feet, and depth of 48V2 feet. The main engine is Hitachi Zosen Sulzer 6RTA58-type diesel engine with a maximum continuous output of 9,600 hp x 116 rpm, producing a trial speed of 17 knots. The bulk carrier is classified by ABS. 10 Circle 265 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
