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Zapata Marine Realigns Marketing Group Posts
Zapata Marine Service, Inc. has announced that it has named three men to new assignments in its marketing group. The Houston, Texas-based subsidiary of Zapata Corporation operates a fleet of 48 vessels worldwide, which provide a range of capabilities for offshore operators.
Halter Signs Contracts To Build Six Additional Vessels For Petromar Fleet
Halter Marine, Inc., New Orleans, La., and the Petromar Corporation celebrated the christening of the 192-foot tug/supply boat Petromar Bravo with the signing of contracts for six additional tug/supply vessels. Each will be 185 feet long and powered by
MARINE DECK MACHINERY A REVIEW
The boom in offshore drill rig ordering during the past year—a total of 156 were contracted for during 1980 worldwide — broke all previous records. At year-end, there were 195 rigs of all types on order. This, along with the hundreds of vessels needed to serve these new rigs,
Piazza Named Sales And Marketing Vice President At Bergeron Industries
William T. Bergeron, president of Bergeron Industries, Inc., has announced the appointment of Alfred F. Piazza to a new company position as vice president of international sales and marketing. Mr. Piazza, who has an extensive background in the
Zapata Marine Service Announces Assignments In Its Marketing Group
Zapata Marine Service's senior vice president- marketing, Curtis L. Taylor, recently announced several new assignments within the company's marketing group. Paul W. Hendrie has been named Zapata Marine's vice president-sales, and will assume overall responsibility
O'Boyle Firm Appointed Sales Representative For Esgard Of Louisiana
The New Jersey firm of Richard F. O'Boyle, Inc., has been named sales associate for Esgard Inc., a Lafayette, La., manufacturer of rust and corrosion preventatives that are distributed worldwide. Richard F. O'Boyle, president of the sales firm,
Hyundai, MAN B&W Are At Top of Engine Power
Rising Korean aspirations as to market influence and technological standing could alter the established order in an important segment of the engine business. While MAN B&W announced opening contracts for its new L21/31 design as a marine auxiliary,
Don Macauley Joins Atlantic Cordage Corp. As Marketing Manager
Eugene A. Hughes, president of Atlantic Cordage Corp., 60 Grant Avenue, Carteret, N.J. 07008, has announced the appointment of Don Macauley as marketing manager. Mr. Macauley has an extensive background in the wire rope field, having been district manager,
Volvo Penta Offers Broader Commercial Marine Range—New Engine Suitable For Japan
Volvo Penta has launched a new diesel engine for propelling commercial boats. The engine has the designation TAMD102A and offers considerable competitive advantages for semi-planing and planing boats. The in-line, six-cylinder, 9.6-liter turbo
Edward Peterson Named Vice President Of Sales At Dravo Mechling
Dravo Mechling, of Pittsburgh, Pa., the barge line subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, announced the appointment of Edward Peterson as vice president, sales. He will be located at the barge line's Pittsburgh headquarters. Mr. Peterson was formerly sales