Capt. William J. Ecker recently relieved Capt. John M. Duke as Commanding Officer, Marine Inspection Office, New Orleans. Captain Duke was reassigned to the Staff of the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, in the capacity of Chief of the Marine Safety Division.

Captain Duke served as Commanding Officer of the New Orleans Marine Inspection Office from September 1978 to November 1980. Captain Ecker served at the Marine Inspection Office, New Orleans, in the capacity of Executive Officer since July 1979 prior to being elevated to the position of Commanding Officer.