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Bay Shipbuilding Delivers Bulk Carrier M / V Buffalo To American Steamship Company
The M/V Buffalo, newest addition to the American Steamship Company's (ASC) Great Lakes fleet, was christened on August 2 in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The $25- million, 635-foot carrier was named in honor of Buffalo, N.Y., ASC's home port city. ASC is a subsidiary of GATX Corporation, Chicago, 111.
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.
Junana Delivered To NDC Of Abu Dhabi By Hitachi Zosen
A jackup-type offshore oil drilling rig built at the Ariake Works of Hitachi Zosen, Japan, was recently delivered to the National Drilling Company (NDC) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Christened Junana, the slot-type drilling rig is one of
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.
Southern Natural And IOT Sign Interstate Purchase Agreement
An agreement for Southern Natural Resources, Inc. to purchase Interstate and Ocean Transport Company and its affiliated companies, which own and operate the largest U.S. independent fleet of coastal tank barges and tugs, has been signed by Southern Natural and IOT Corporation of Philadelphia,
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,
James Dunford Named CDI Vice President
Walter R. Garrison, president of CDI Corporation, has announced the appointment of James M. Dunford as vice president, CDI Marine Company. Mr. Dunford joined CDI management in 1973 as technical director of CDI Marine Company, and in this capacity
$425-Million Rig Expansion Program Announced By Sonat
Sonat Inc. announced recently that its subsidiary, Sonat Offshore Drilling Inc., has entered into an agreement with the Daewoo Corporation and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Heavy Machinery, Ltd. of Korea to build six semisubmersible drilling rigs for approximately $425 million.
AIMS Elects Thomas B. Crowley Board Chairman
A key West Coast maritime executive who is nationally and internationally known in the tug and barge industry has ibeen elected chairman of the board of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). He is Thomas B. Crowley, president and board chairman of Crowley Maritime Corporation,
2nd International Symposium On Ship Operation Automation Set For Washington In August
Washington, D.C. has been selected as the world site for the 2nd International Symposium on Ship Operation Automation. It is expected that representatives of over 30 nations will attend the meeting to discuss advanced marine technology. Scheduled for August 30 through September 2,