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180-Foot Supply Boat Converted To Standby/Rescue Vessel By Steiner Shipyard
S t e i n e r Shipyard, Bayou LaBatre, Ala., has completed the conversion of a 180-foot oil field supply boat into a standby/rescue vessel for use in the U.K. sector of the North Sea. The Veesea Typhoon is one of four standby/rescue vessels that
Danos & Curole Christen Jackup Barge Alyce Danos
Christening ceremonies were held recently for the Alyce Danos, a class 130 jackup barge that will service the entire Gulf of Mexico coast. The Alyce Danos represents a $1.7-million investment by Danos & Curole, marine contractors of Larose, La.
McAllister Brothers Name Robert Lounsbery Chief Operating Officer
McAllister Brothers, Inc., the 113-year-old New York City-based marine transportation company, has announced the appointment of Robert Lounsbery to the post of chief operating officer. Mr. Lounsbery, a 47-year-old graduate of New York University, with a B.
Sea-Fab Converts Offshore Supply Vessel To Oil Spill Recovery Boat
The Delaware Bay & River Cooperative (DBRC) recently christened the Delriver, the newest and largest member of its oil spill recovery fleet in a christening ceremony at DBRC headquarters in Lewes, Del. The DBRC is a partnership of 15 companies in the petroleum,
New Quality Assurance And Environmental/Safety Directors At IMC
International Marine Carriers (IMC) has appointed David M. Walton as senior vice president of quality assurance, and John O'Conner the manager of environmental and safety control. IMC is a leading international marine transportation management and operations organization based in Mineola,
Gulf Fleet Marine Will Add 19 New Vessels At Total Cost Of $50 Million
Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, one of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation (HNG) group of companies, has announced a $50-million construction program that will result in the addition of 19 new vessels during the next two years. Richard M. Currence,
Steven Moodie To Retire As President And Director Of Interocean Shipping
The retirement, effective January 31, 1981, of Steven M. Moodie as president and director of Interocean Shipping Company and its subsidiaries, Venoil and Venpet, Inc., and Steamship Service Corporation has been announced by Thomas T. Church, vice president,
MarAd Approves Crowley Acquisition Of Delta Steamship Stock For $96 Million
The Maritime Subsidy Board and the Maritime Administrator recently approved applications under which Crowley Maritime International, Inc., a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp., will acquire all stock in Delta Steamship Lines, Inc., from Holiday Inns, Inc.
Report On Domestic Offshore Oil Published
Record levels of U.S. coastal energy development will result from higher world petroleum prices, domestic deregulation and an a m b i t i o u s offshore leasing program among other factors, according to the just published second edition of the special report by TransTech Co.
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