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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.
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.
Tidewater Christens M / V Reeves Tide— Halter-Built Oil Field Service Vessel
The traditional bottle of champagne was recently crashed against the bow of the M/V Reeves Tide, the newest addition to Tidewater Marine Service's fleet of oil field service vessels, in christening ceremonies held at the Poydras Street Wharf, New Orleans, 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,
Gladding-Hearn To Construct Boat For Pilots Association
The Pilots Association for the Bay & River Delaware have contracted with Gladding- Hearn Shipbuilding Corporation of Somerset, Mass., for the construction of a 50-foot, twin-screw, pilot boat to be designed in conjunction with C. Raymond Hunt, Associates, Inc.
Gulf Mississippi Marine Signs For Three Vessels From George Engine
Contracts have been signed for the purchase of three new offshore oil field service vessels by Gulf Mississippi Marine Corporation of New Orleans, La. Representing a cumulative investment of $6,400,000, the boats were acquired by Gulf Mississippi Marine from George Engine Company, Inc.
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
Tidewater Adopts $40-Million Capital Expenditure Budget For Fiscal 1986
Tidewater Inc. has adopted a capital expenditure budget of $40 million for fiscal year 1986 which commenced on April 1, 1985. The budget, which will be funded largely through internal cash generation, is as follows: marine services, $25 million; compression services,
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.
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