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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
New Technology Melded to the North Atlantic Tradition Queen Mary 2
Confounding the skeptics who said the 70.300-gt Queen Elizabeth 2 would be the last transatlantic liner ever built, the 150.000-gt Queen Mary 2 is set to make her service debut in January 2004, signifying a $780- million investment in a luxury passenger
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.
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.
Ameron Marine Coatings Offers High-Performance Products For Steelwork Protection
Ameron Marine Coatings Division of South Gate, Calif., features a number of high-performance products for marine steelwork protection, including the well-known and highly successful Dimetcote® and Amercoat® systems. The range of products designed
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.
McDermott Awarded Exxon Contract For Harmony And Heritage Installation
McDermott Marine Construction has received a contract from Exxon Company for the transportation and installation of topsides for the Harmony and Heritage platforms off the coast of California. Each platform will be fitted with two support frames, 10 modules, and a flare boom.
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,