Petro-Marine Names Easley Project Manager
Don E. Easley has been named manager-project engineering for Petro-Marine Engineering, Inc., John W. Owensby, president, announced. Mr. Easley was formerly a supervising engineer in the company's structural engineering department. In his new capacity,
Levingston Launches Jackup Rig For Argentine Owners
Levingston Shipbuilding Company recently christened the jackup drill rig Rio Colorado I and launched the $30-million vessel into the Sabine River at its Orange, Texas, shipyard. The rig will be owned and operated by Rio Colorado S.A., a joint venture between Bridas S.
First Of 3 Rigs For Danish Firm Completed At Hitachi Zosen
A cantilever-type jackup offshore oil drilling rig, named Dan King, was recently completed at the Ariake Works of Hitachi Zosen for J.L. Offshore Drilling A/S, Denmark. Dan King is the first of three identical rigs to be constructed by Hitachi Zosen for the Danish company.
Griffin-Alexander III Commissioned At Beth Baltimore
Griffin-Alexander Drilling Company and Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Sparrows Point, Baltimore, Md., shipyard recently commissioned a self-elevating mobile offshore drilling rig. The rig was christened the Griffin-Alexander III by its sponsor, Mrs.
Red Fox Industries Names Flo-Systems As Agent In California
Red Fox Industries has recently appointed Flo-Systems, Inc. of Burbank as their sales/service agent in California. Located in New Iberia, La., Red Fox pioneered in the research and development of marine and conventional (land-based) sewage treatment units.
Browning Named Contracts And Sales Vice President For Sonat Offshore Drilling
As part of the recent consolidation of the Executive Marketing and Contracts and Sales Departments, Sonat Offshore Drilling Inc. of Houston named J. Robert Browning to the position of vice president-contracts and sales, a position that has been vacant for some time.
Skagit Corporation Announces European Dealership Agreement
Skagit Corporation of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., and Rigging International Offshore Limited of the United Kingdom, have entered into a dealership agreement on Skagit's standard line of marine and construction hoists, according to a joint announcement by Ralph A.
Griffin & Alexander Jackup Rig Commissioned At Bethlehem-Beaumont
Griffin & Alexander Drilling Company and Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Beaumont, Texas, shipyard recently commissioned a 200-foot water depth, mobile offshore drilling rig. The rig was christened the Griffin-Alexander II by its sponsor, Mrs. Lea Alexander, wife of J.
Four More Rigs Ordered At General Dynamics' Charleston Facility
General Dynamics' Charleston (S.C.) Facility will fabricate components for four offshore drilling rigs under a $33-million contract from Bailey & Shannon Drilling Company, Inc. of Stafford, Texas. The award involves construction of major portions of steel work on the rigs.
Zapata And Dutch Firm To Build And Operate U.S.-Flag Dredges
Zapata Corporation, Zapata Tower, P.O. Box 4240, Houston, Texas 77001, and Bos Kalis Westminster Group N.V. of Holland have announced that they have reached agreement to form a joint venture to pursue the design, construction and operation of U.