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Anthony McAllister Honored By Stevens Tech
Anthony J. McAllister of Mc- Allister Brothers, Inc., the marine towing and transport company, has been awarded the Stevens Honor Award by Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. The award, which honors his extraordinary business career that spans six decades,
Patti Industries Delivers Two Tugs, Receives Contracts For Two More
Patti Industries Inc. of Pensacola, Fla., recently delivered the M/V Rachael Mary and M / V Sylvia Curole. The Rachael Mary, a 1,200-hp tunnel designed 65-foot by 24- foot by 9-foot 6-inch Model bow tug was delivered to Hugh Eymard and Donald Vizier, and will work for Hugh Eymard Towing Co.
Two Detroit-Powered Tugboats Completed By Manly Shipyards
John Manly Shipyards, a division of Riv- Tow Shipyards Ltd., recently delivered two tugboats to RivTow Straits Ltd., the second largest towing company in British Columbia, Canada. The new vessels have joined RivTow's fleet of 75 tugs, 175 barges, and 75 small boom boats.
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,
Gulf Fleet Marine Completes First Phase Of $61-Million Expansion
Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, New Orleans, La., has completed the first phase of a $61-million expansion program and expects to complete the second phase by the first quarter of 1981, according to Richard M. Currence, president. Mr. Currence said that during 1979,
New Tug Company Formed To Serve Great Lakes Port And Harbor Areas
A new towing company featuring the coordinated efforts of four independent tug operators serving the Great Lakes has been formed, according to an announcement by Warren A. Jackman, a director of the Michigan-based Lakeswide Towing Group, Inc. The
Bergeron Enters New Product Line With Four Tank Barges
Bergeron Industries, Inc. recently delivered four tank barges from their Braithwaite, La., marine facility, marking the company's entrance into a new product line. Long a major designer and builder of deck barges, Bergeron is using this experience in tank barge construction.
Crescent Towing And T. Smith & Son Sold To New Owners
James E. Smith, president and chief executive officer of T. Smith & Son, Inc., and New Orleans investor W.K. McWilliams Jr. announced recently that a private company owned by Mr. McWilliams, James R. MofTett, William A. Hines, John G. Amato, and their families,
Tidewater Marine Adds Five M a r A d Vessels To Worldwide Fleet
Tidewater Inc.'s marine division, Tidewater Marine Service, has acquired five vessels from the Maritime Administration at an aggregate cost of approximately $4.4 million. The five-vessel package includes one towing-supply and four supply vessels.
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