Ryan-Walsh Stevedoring Company, Inc. of New Orleans has appointed Royston O. Walters a vice president. He joined Ryan-Walsh in May 1980 as general manager of port programs and planning at New Orleans. His duties will continue essentially unchanged.

Mr. Walters has compiled a 26-year background in bulk handling facilities, including planning, construction, and management, and has served past employers as general manager, vice president, and president. Prior to joining Ryan-Walsh, he was general manager in New Orleans for TTT Stevedores of Louisiana, Inc. His career in bulk terminal management began in 1954 with a New Jersey firm, for whom he achieved a 400-percent growth factor.