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THE INVISIBLE INDUSTRY
The practice of communicating information in order to influence actions, create a desired public image, or shape viewpoints, can be traced from the earliest civilizations. Much of what is known today of ancient Egypt, Assyria, and Persia comes
Rolls-Royce Debuts New UT Designs
Rolls-Royce introduced a pair of new vessels for its popular UT line of vessels, the UT712 and the UT737L. To be built by Soviknes for Island Offshore and delivered in October 2003, the new UT737L, dubbed Island Frontier, takes multi-tasking to dizzying new heights.
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,
NABRICO Delivers New Two-Barge Tow To Alabama River Barge
Nashville (Tenn.) Bridge Company (NABRICO) has delivered an integrated two-barge single-skin petroleum tow to Alabama River Barge Co., Mobile, Ala. Each barge, one a lead barge and the other a trail barge, is 297 feet by 54 feet by 12 feet. Total
Marine Section Of NSC Sets Annual Convention Oct. 15-17 In Chicago
Richard L. Fox, general chairman of the Marine Section of the National Safety Council, recently announced that the annual conference and convention of the maritime industry group—the 67th since it was formed as part of NSC in 1917—will be held
McDermott Awarded Exxon Contract For Harmony And Heritage Installation
McDermott Marine Construction has received a contract from Exxon Company for the transportation and installation of topsides for the Harmony and Heritage platforms off the coast of California. Each platform will be fitted with two support frames, 10 modules, and a flare boom.
Gibbs & Cox Receives OTEC Design Contract
The Department of Energy has awarded ft contract to Gibbs & Cox, Inc. for system engineering studies of alternative ocean platforms to support the modular installation of Offshore Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) power systems in the 10 to 40 megawatt range.
New Shipyard Opened In Moss Point, Miss
new shipyard, Moss Point Marine, Inc., has opened on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and will specialize in the construction of barges, utility boats, and pushboats, according to John Dane III, president. The new facility, on the East Pascagoula River near Moss Point, Miss.
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
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.