offshore oil
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.
State Boat Awards Contract To Blount For Offshore Supply Boats
Blount Marine Corporation of Warren, R.I., has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the construction of two 150- foot offshore oil-supply boats. The contract includes options for two more identical vessels. The vessels are being built for the State Boat Corporation of Houston,
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
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.
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
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
Newfoundland Headed For Major Economic Advances In 1980s
With oil and gas reserves equal to the North Sea, a commercial fishing industry expected to triple in size, huge mineral deposits, and extensive hydro-power potential, "the 1980s will be the decade that belongs to Newfoundland and Labrador," according to a new publication,
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.
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,
A.I. Levy Named Chairman, J.J. Alcina President Of Arthur Levy Enterprises
Arthur Levy Enterprises, Inc. has announced that Arthur I. Levy Sr. was recently appointed chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Levy has been active in providing marine transportation services to the offshore oil industry since 1946. John J.