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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.
Encouraging best practice onboard using video and interactive media
Best practice, adhered to on all vessels, is beneficial for all concerned. It saves money for the ship operator, it reduces the risk of injury, damage or loss, it ensures the continued safety of the crew, and it provides an important quality marketing tool
First Interactive Shiphandling Simulators From Ship Analytics Being Commissioned
This month, June 1985, the Seafarers International Union will commission what is reported to be the world's first interactive, color day, night and dusk visual shiphandling simulators. Located at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md.
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
Wiismuller Salvage And Offshore Tugs Inc. Form New Company
Wijsmuller Salvage B.V., one of the world's foremost salvage companies, has joined forces with Offshore Tugs, Inc., the well-known offshore towage company from Golden Meadow, La., to establish a new company: Wijsmuller Salvage & Offshore Tugs, Inc.
New Shipyard Operating North Of Arctic Circle
Harstad Staalindustri, a new and extremely modern shipyard, is in operation. It is located in the city of Harstad in northern Norway, on about the same latitude as the north slope of Alaska. The new yard, which is building fishing boats, tugboats and other coastal vessels,
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
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,
SNAME Gulf Section Holds Spring Meeting
The 28th annual spring meeting of the Gulf Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was held at the Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans, La. Activities began the evening before the meeting with a "warmup" cocktail party on the steamer Natchez.
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.