A & B Industries
Local Yards Start To Feel The Impact
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico region is again poised to prosper, spurred by the buzz of activity surrounding the oil patch, and specifically the renewed vigor with which companies will explore and develop deepwater fields for the production of natural resources.
THE INVISIBLE INDUSTRY
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4,000-Ton Drydock 'H.S. Geneen' Ch ristened At Delta Shipyard
Mrs. June Geneen recently christened a new 4,000-ton floating drydock, H.S. Geneen (shown above), named in honor of her husband Harold S. Geneen, Delta Services board chairman. The dock was designed and built by Delta Shipyard, a division of Delta Services Industries, Houma, La.
SUCCESS O N TAX FRONT DOMINATED 100TH CONGRESS
The federal budget deficit, a problem of enormous scope and magnitude, has led tax administrators at all levels of government to create new and innovative ways to increase revenues. The tug and barge industry has been particularly hard hit. The states,
Annual Reports
ABB Turbo Systems December 1999 marked the end of a demanding financial year for ABB Turbo Systems. The overall market for new turbochargers emerged from a more unpleasant side. In spite of difficult conditions, ABB is pleased that it has been
Jerald Tinkey Joins Ingram Barge Company
Jerald A. (Jerry) Tinkey has joined Ingram Barge Company, Nashville, Tenn., as vice president of operations. He will be headquartered the company's Paducah office. In his new position, Mr. Tinkey will be responsible for vessel operations, purchasing and Great River Marine Service.
it UNITED WE STAND 99 - A Call To Membership In The National Ocean Industries Association
A tour of any offshore drilling rig or production platform illustrates how many U.S. companies, representing different industries from all parts of the country, participate in offshore energy exploration and production. From the bridge to the engine room,
Westmont Industries Offers Eight-Page Color Brochure On Port Equipment
Westmont Industries, Santa Fe Springs (Los Angeles), Calif., is offering a free eight-page color brochure that is designed to illustrate and describe the company's capabilities in providing its customers with some of the most efficient port equipment and material handling systems available.
Klyne Tugs Orders AHTS From China
Klyne Tugs (Lowestoft) Ltd. signed a contract with Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China to build a powerful anchor handling tug/supply vessel (AHTS). The 221 x 51 x 20.3 ft, (67.4 x 15.5 x 6.2 m) vessel will be built to a Rolls Royce Ulstein UT 719-2 design,
Marine Services Division Buys Remaining Interest In GIMC
Houston Natural Gas Corporation (HNG), Houston, Texas, has announced that the Marine Services Division of its wholly owned subsidiary Pott Industries Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., had purchased the remaining 50 percent interest in a previously held joint venture company,