American Bureau of Shipping
ISPS Model Security Training Courses Update
The Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) was part of the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)-STW-34 meeting held in London from February 24-28, 2003. At this meeting, the I MO established the basic
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.
Moss Point Marine Launches Supply Boat For Argosy Offshore
Moss Point Marine, Inc. recently christened and launched the Argosy Navigator (shown below) fourth of five supply boats being built for Argosy Offshore Ltd. of Lafayette, La. She was christened by Lucille Taylor, wife of William R. Taylor, vice president and division general manager,
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.
Free Brochure Describes 48 Models Of Allied Hydraulic Marine Cranes
Allied Marine Crane of Portland, Ore., a division of Allied Systems Co., is offering a free product brochure covering its line of hydraulic marine cranes. The brochure describes the features of the 48 standard models of both double tapered box
SHIPBOARD AUTOMATION & MONITORING SYSTEMS
With the cost of marine fuel up about tenfold during the vast eight years, efficient operation of shipboard machinery has become a must in today's merchant fleets. Manufacturers of automation and monitoring equipment have responded to the challenge
Six Offshore Supply Vessels To Be Built In Rhode Island Yard
Blount Marine Corporation of Warren, R.I., has been awarded a contract by National Boat Corporation of Wilmington, -Del., and Houston, Texas, to build six 190-foot by 38-foot Support Ships to be used primarily in the offshore oil industry. Ships
Offshore Logistics, Inc. Announces Earnings For The Year Ended June 30
Offshore Logistics, Inc., Lafayette, La., a supplier of marine and aviation services to the worldwide oil industry, has reported gross revenues for the year ended June 30, 1978 of $77.0 million, an increase of 14 percent from $67.8 million for fiscal 1977.