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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,
Calling All Mariners
Globalstar, L.P brought its next- generation strategizing to fruition with the release of full commercial access of its mobile satellite service in the U.S. through its distributor Globalstar U.S.A. With the recent demise of Iridium, and ICO
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 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.
Brunvoll Bucks The Trend, And Prospers
At a time when many companies in the marine industry see mergers as the key to success, Brunvoll AS, continues to steer its own course. In fact, as Knut Andresen, Brunvoll's technical director said recently, acquiring a "package" of systems from
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,
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.
Carrington Slipways Builds Fleet Of Eight Supply Vessels For Australian Offshore
The Lady Cynthia, latest addition to the fleet of offshore supply vessels operated by Australian Offshore Services, was recently launched at Carrington Slipways Pty. Ltd.'s 40-acre shipyard on Old Punt Road, Tomago 2322, N.S.W., Australia. The new
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,
Fairbanks Morse Increases Service For Pielstick And Fairbanks Morse Engines
Fairbanks Morse Engine Division of Coltec Industries has dramatically increased its ability to service all commercial marine Pielstick and Fairbanks Morse engines. Strategically located on both the East and West Coasts, and in New Orleans, La.