Oil Companies Spent More, Earned Less In 1998
Worldwide capital spending by publicly traded energy firms increased in 1998 even though falling oil prices sent revenues and profits plummeting, according to an Arthur Andersen report.
Schooner America Arrives in Boston
America, a 139 ft. schooner and recreation of the most famous American racing vessel of all time, helped kick-off Sail Boston 2000 when it sailed into Boston Harbor, July 14.
Celebrity Cruises Selects James P. Colie & Assoc. for Major Refit of Zenith
In one of the largest interior renovation projects in the history of James P. Colie & Associates, the company announced it will refurbish several large and luxurious…
New Contract for Preservation Shipyard
Preservation Shipyard in Newburyport, Mass., has been awarded a contract by Shannon Development of Naples, Fla. for construction of Keewaydin, a 40-ft. USCG-certified…
Bay Ship & Yacht Recognized as Experts in Lifeboat Repair
Bay Ship and Yacht offers the specialized service of repair and renovation of lifeboats. The work is performed at the company's Point Richmond, Calif. facility.
Update on Mr. Bice Salvage
Bisso Marine Co., Inc., has completed salvage of 60 percent of the hull section of Broughton Drilling Company's jackup, Mr. Bice. The jackup removal project is located in Grand Isle Block 49…
West Coast Oil Spill Task Force Announces Legacy Award Winners
The States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force presented its first Legacy Awards for Oil Spill Prevention at its 1999 Annual Meeting, in Valdez, Alaska. The winners included: ARCO Marine…
Vessel Sales Arranged by Marcon
Marcon International has reported the following sales, all arranged by the company. C & C Boats of Southern California has sold crewboat Irene T II (57 x 17.5 ft.…
Waterways Conference to Feature Political Leaders
Sen. Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D-Ark.) and Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist will be the featured speakers at the National Waterways Conference's annual meeting, which…
Hvide Marine Announces Second Quarter Results
Hvide Marine Incorporated, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reported a net loss of $23.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. These results reflect a loss of $14.1 million on the sale of assets.
SeaJets Welcomes JetFoils Back to U.S. Waters
SeaJets, a Palm Beach-based transit firm, has brought two American-made Boeing 929 JetFoils back to U.S. waters for the launch of high-speed marine transportation…
Marcon Sees Crewboat Revitalization
Marcon International presently has 102 crewboats officially available for sale, both domestically and abroad. As brokers, the company is starting to see signs of…
Kirby Corp. Buys Hollywood Marine
Kirby Corp., the largest U.S. tank barge operator, has agreed to buy Hollywood Marine Inc., an inland tank barge company based in Houston, for about $325 million.
USCG Implements Y2K Command Center
Essential Technologies, Rockville, Md., announced the USCG is using its Y2K Command Center software to manage Y2K data submitted to the USCG by marine industry businesses…
Bender Signs Contract to Build Tugs
Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc., Mobile, Ala., has signed a contract for the construction of three 150-ft. anchor handling tugs for Otto Candies, LLC, Des Allemands, La.
New York Boat Owner Calls Haley for Quick Response
One of the most basic equations for the owner of workboat is the old adage, "time is money." In fact, when that same workboat is in drydock, the formula is even easier: no work, no money.
Projected Accident Rate for HSC Higher than Experienced
A recent Formal Safety Assesment (FSA) for high speed catamaran ferries (HSC) has revealed the projected accident rate for this type of vessel is nearly five times the rate currently experienced.
Seacoaster Merges Surface Effect Ship with Catamaran Design
Air Ride Craft, Inc., Miami, has developed a new marine vehicle that promises to revolutionize the fast-craft industry. The Seacoaster combines the best features…
Nichols Brothers Introduces Its Biggest Passenger Catamaran Ever
Nichols Brothers, based in Whidbey Island, Wash., recently delivered a 144 ft., 450-capacity passenger catamaran for Catalina Cruises, dubbed Catalina Jet. The vessel…
Incat's Wave-Piercers Cross Atlantic at Record-Breaking Speeds
Incat Australia Pty. Ltd. is widely regarded as a premier builder of high-speed ferries, and that reputation was enhanced with the production of three wave-piercer catamarans…
