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Number Of Vessels Classed By ABS Increased In 1976
An increase in the number of vessels under American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification during 1976 was reported by Robert T. Young, ABS chairman and president, at the annual meeting of members of the international ship classification society,
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,
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.
Jackup Griffin-Alexander VII Outfitted, Starts Drilling In Gulf Of Mexico
The mobile offshore drilling unit Griffin- Alexander VII departed from its final outfitting location at Sabine Pass, Texas, recently and went to its first drilling site off the Louisiana coast in Vermillion Block Number 292 to drill for Shell Oil Company.
Oceaneering International Dual Hydra Rov Systems At 100 Percent Utilization
Oceaneering International has been awarded four new offshore drilling rig support contracts. Dual Hydra remotely operated vehicle systems (ROVs) will be utilized to provide the full range of drilling support work tasks for Marathon Australia on the Sedco 600; Occidental U.
McDermott And Dominion Bridge To Form Joint Venture In Canada
J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc. of New Orleans and the Dominion Bridge Company, Limited of Montreal have announced their intention to develop a Canadian-headquartered joint enterprise that will carry out research, engineering, fabrication, and construction work
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,
C.D. Linnenbank Inc. Mooring Consultants Formed In Pinehurst, N.C.
Don Linnenbank recently announced that C.D. Linnenbank Inc., mooring consultants, has opened offices at 500 Donald Ross Dr., Pinehurst, N.C. 28374 telephone (919) 295-2095. Mr. Linnenbank has first-hand knowledge of worldwide activities in the
G O M Softness Drives GLM Score Down
Global Marine reported that the company's worldwide SCORE, or Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for August 2001 decreased by 3.2 percent from the previous month's SCORE. Global Marine Chairman, president and CEO Bob Rose said, "This month's SCORE report,
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,