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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,
THE INVISIBLE INDUSTRY
The practice of communicating information in order to influence actions, create a desired public image, or shape viewpoints, can be traced from the earliest civilizations. Much of what is known today of ancient Egypt, Assyria, and Persia comes
Dravo SteelShip Delivers Two Pushboats To Louisiana Owners
Dravo SteelShip Corporation of Pine Bluff, Ark., has announced the recent completion and delivery of two pushboats to owners in the Gulf Coast area. Each of the vessels is 56 feet long, with a beam of 22 feet and depth of 7 feet. The Jo Ree, delivered to Weber Marine, Inc.
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
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.
Marine Section Of NSC Sets Annual Convention Oct. 15-17 In Chicago
Richard L. Fox, general chairman of the Marine Section of the National Safety Council, recently announced that the annual conference and convention of the maritime industry group—the 67th since it was formed as part of NSC in 1917—will be held
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.
Theriot And Mitsui Form THERIOT-MODEC Enterprises, Inc.
THERIOT-MODEC Enterprises, Inc. is a new firm conceived by Nolty J. Theriot, Inc., Golden Meadow, La., and Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Co., Ltd., a Japanese firm. THERIOT-MODEC Enterprises, Inc. is located on the 308 side of Bayou Lafourche in Larose, La.
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,
Offshore Logistics, Inc. Announces Earnings For The Year Ended June 30
Offshore Logistics, Inc., Lafayette, La., a supplier of marine and aviation services to the worldwide oil industry, has reported gross revenues for the year ended June 30, 1978 of $77.0 million, an increase of 14 percent from $67.8 million for fiscal 1977.