San Francisco maritime leaders acknowledge their election as the 1969 officers of the San Francisco Bay Region Marine Exchange: Robert E. Mayer, re-elected president (Pacific Coast sales manager of Todd Shipyards Corp.); Rae F. Watts, treasurer (San Francisco Port director); Chr. Blom, first vice-president (president of Overseas Shipping Co.); Edward D. Ransom, second vice-president (partner, Lillick, McHose, Wheat, Adams and Charles), and E. L. Bargones, third vice-president (president, Transpacific Transportation Co.). Robert H. Langner will continue to serve as secretary and manager. The maritime leaders will guide the service and development programs of the 120-year-old Exchange, including operation of its shipping intelligence and navigational center, red tape cutting efforts, and channel and harbor improvements.