Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., New York, appointed James R. Shinners as director of marine operations-Atlantic division. The announcement was made recently by Donald G. Aldridge, senior vice president.
Captain Shinners was most recently vice president of vessel operations for Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. Prior to joining this firm in 1974, he was employed by Sea-Land Service, Inc. for a four-year period, in operations management positions. Captain Shinners has sailed as master on various types of vessels.