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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.
Bayou Black Shipyard Delivers Crewboat And Pusher To Sundance
Bayou Black Shipyard of Gibson, La., recently delivered the pushboat Bengal Sundance and the crewboat Sundance 7 to Sundance Marine of Houston. The steel hull of the Bengal Sundance has a length of 60 feet, beam of 25 feet, and depth midship of 9 feet.
Halter To Build Deepwater, ME 202s And ME 303s In The United States
Halter Marine, Inc., of New Orleans, La., and Maritime Engineering A.S., of Oslo, Norway, have signed an agreement granting Halter exclusive rights in the U.S. to build all of the ME series vessels in excess of 201 feet. Halter also has the license on a nonexclusive basis worldwide.
Tidewater Marine Upgrades Another Towing/Supply Vessel At McDermott
Tidewater Marine Services, Inc. of New Orleans, the marine subsidiary of Tidewater Inc., has announced the major upgrading of its towing/supply vessel Hatch Tide by McDermott Shipyards in Morgan City, La., for service in the deepwater Gulf of
Three Major Beth Steel Programs Highlight New Offerings To The Offshore Industry
Bethlehem Steel Corporation officials recently provided an update on three major programs in which the company's marine construction group is involved: • A 64,000-ton-capacitv sectional drydock that will be installed at the firm's new 100-acre
Nicor Installs Advanced Management System Aboard Supply Boat
Walter Todd, president of American Information Management Corporation of Bay St. Louis, Miss., has announced that the Genesis Information Management System has been installed on the 192-foot offshore supply boat Long Island, owned and operated by Nicor Marine, Inc.
Whalen Joins Huthnance As Vice President -Operations
Bill Huthnance, president of Huthnance Drilling Company, has announced that Herb Whalen has joined the company as vice president— operations. Mr. Whalen has extensive experience in both operations and management. While attending Texas A&M University,
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
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.
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,