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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.
Hull Built By Wdrtsild-Turku Will Be Outfitted By Moss Yard
The biggest hull ever built by Wartsila was delivered recently to its purchaser, the Norwegian Moss Fredrikstad Verft. This project is a unique example of how shipyards in two different countries can carry out a cooperative building venture. The
Jacobson Delivers Shipdocking Tug 'Chessie' To Chessie System
Jacobson Shipyard of Oyster Bay, N.Y., recently delivered the twinscrew tug Chessie, first of two under construction for the Chessie System. Specifically designed for shipdocking, they will service Chessie System's coal facilities at Newport News, Va.
Desco Marine Chosen To Build 107-Foot Steel Fishing Boat
Tom Collins, president of Desco Marine, Inc. of St. Augustine, Fla., recently announced that the yard has been chosen by Malvin Kvilhaug to build a 107-foot steel fish boat for his Michigan Fishing Corporation. The contract is for a combination scallop
Samson Offers Brochure On Passive Mooring Systems For Supply Vessels
Bow and stern mooring systems that improve supply boat operations in hostile environments are described in a brochure just prepared by Samson Ocean Systems, Inc. Defined as passive systems, they utilize the special load-elongation characteristics of
Jerald Tinkey Joins Ingram Barge Company
Jerald A. (Jerry) Tinkey has joined Ingram Barge Company, Nashville, Tenn., as vice president of operations. He will be headquartered the company's Paducah office. In his new position, Mr. Tinkey will be responsible for vessel operations, purchasing and Great River Marine Service.
MDI: Shipyard Production Expertise
Maritime Design, Inc. (MDI) offers a wide range of technical services, but director of marketing & sales. Bob Rogaski stresses MDI's shipyard experience to ship owner prospects. "Maritime Design, Inc. demonstrates a long line of experience with
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.
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.
Ulstein Introduces New High-Lift Type Rudder
Ulstein in Norway recently unveiled a new high-lift rudder that combines the best features of various known rudder types and provides higher lift at large rudder angles compared with conventional flap type rudders. The new rudder is said to provide