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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,
Australia is a Tough Testing Ground for Marine equipment
When heavy ships are maneuvered in rough waters with a small crew, or oil tankers are escorted through narrow confined channels, the strength and reliability of a tug boat's towiine is paramount to safety and efficiency. Tugboats require ship-assist ropes that are extraordinarily strong,
Boston Whaler Unveils "Robot" Security Boat
A Remotely Piloted Surface Vessel (RPSV) was unveiled at the Navy League Air Sea and Space Exhibition in Washington D.C. from March 26-28, 2002 by Boston Whaler Commercial and Government Products Inc, a Brunswick Corporation boatbuilding division.
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.
Great Lakes Towing Christens 250-Ton Drydock
The Favorite, a 250-ton steel drydock owned and operated by The Great Lakes Towing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, was recently christened. It is reportedly the largest Lake Erie drydock specifically designed for commercial small craft, such as tugboats and floating equipment.
Marine Services Div. Geosource Inc. Delivers Self-Propelled Barge
Construction on a self-propelled work barge for Gulf Energy & Minerals Company U.S. has been completed by the Marine Services Division of Geosource Inc., Harvey, La. According to Marine Services Division vice president and general manager D.M.
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,
Gulf Fleet Marine Announces Four Staff Appointments
Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, headquartered in New Orleans, recently announced the following personnel changes. Richard N. White has been named sales representative for the Houston office. He has 11 years of marketing experience in marine transportation,
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.
Curtis Bay Towing Elects Swensen VP And General Manager
Paul P. Swensen has been elected vice president and general manager of the Curtis Bay Towing Company of Pennsylvania, according to an announcement by Malcolm W. MacLeod, president. Mr. Swensen came ashore in 1976 to join Curtis Bay Towing as a dispatcher in the Baltimore office.