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World Offshore Drilling Activity: A 5-Year Outlook
The following is an outline of some of the key conclusions of the "The World Offshore Drilling Report 2003- 2007" recently published by energy analysts Douglas- Westwood. — By Dr. Michael R. Smith, Douglas-Westwood Offshore drilling has, for the last 30 years,
Marathon Introduces New Super 300 Jackup For Harsh Environments
Marathon's new Super 300 selfelevating offshore drilling platform, introduced during the 1981 Offshore Technology Conference, is designed to meet an offshore industry need for a jackup compatible with harsh environments too severe for standard 300-foot water depth rigs,
Bethlehem Steel Shipbuilding Names Roland V. Danielson —Hollinshead De Luce Retires
The retirement of Hollinshead de Luce, manager of ship development and sales in Bethlehem Steel Corporation's shipbuilding department, has been announced by William C. Brigham, vice president in charge of shipbuilding. At the same time, Mr. Brigham announced that Roland V.
Lifeboat Quick-Drop System Unveiled By SeaTek And MCR
A significant addition to marine safety technology was announced recently by officials of SeaTek Corporation and MCR Technology, Inc. The new device, called the Water Entry System, enables lifeboats to be dropped in a free-fall mode from the deck of a burning or sinking offshore rig or ship.
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.
Five Companies Form Technology Group To Build Canadian Ships
Three high-technology marine systems design companies and two major shipyards have agreed to work exclusively as a group to address the forthcoming Canadian Department of National Defence requirement for new patrol frigates and the associated export potential which will follow.
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.
Houlder Orders Jackup For Morecambe Bay Gas Field For $37-Million
Houlder Drilling Co. has placed a $37-million order for the construction of a self-elevating offshore drilling unit with UIE Shipyard, Clydebank, Scotland. The rig will be used in the development of the Morecambe Bay gas field off the Lancashire coast, England.
J.M. Ringelberg Joins Seaward International
Seaward I n t e r n a t i o n a l , Inc., 6269 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Va. 22044, has announced that J. Michael Ringelberg has joined the company as director of marketing. Mr. Ringelberg will be responsible for marketing Seaward International's SEA CUSHION fenders,
Shiport China 2004: Set in Tune with the Shipbuilding Industry
Shiport China 2004, the 4th International Ship Building, Port and Marine Technology and Transportation Equipment Exhibition for China, is scheduled for June 22-25, 2004 at the Dalian Xinghai Convention & Exhibition Centre. Dalian. Anticipated to draw more than 30,