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DIESEL POWER
In response to the constant demand for improved performance and increased efficiency from vessel operators, a number of marine diesel manufacturers have either upgraded their existing engines, expanded current series or developed entirely new models.
New Names Announced For Wartsila Diesel Units
—Brochures Offered In other to standardize the names of the Wartsila Diesel production units and sales companies, the following changes have been made: The new official name of the Turku Diesel Works is Oy Wartsila Ab Turku Factory, and the new name of Nohab Diesel AB i Trollhattan,
Maencor Adds New Management Personnel
George A. Gabriles, president of Maencor, Inc., a Freeport, Texas, maintenance and engineering contracting firm for the marine, offshore, and chemical industries, has announced the addition of three management employees. Harry F. Koester Jr. joins the firm as c o n t r o l l e r , George H.
SNAME 1978-79 Program For San Diego Section
The San Diego Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers has announced the following program for the 1978-79 season: September 20, 1978—Regular meeting of the San Diego Section. Paper: "Heavy Lift Ship Design and Costs," by Benjamin V.