Noble Drilling Acquires Jackup Rig
Noble Drilling Corporation has formed a joint venture with Lime Rock Partners, and the joint venture has acquired Ocean Scotian, a North Sea jackup, for $32.7 million.
MMS Announces Plans for Next GOM Royalty-in-Kind Sale
The Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) will offer for sale, to the public, this spring, additional natural gas royalty production from the Outer Continental Shelf.
Premier Supports Development of Offshore Industry
Speaking durig a recent Business Summitt held by the Mayor and City Council of Prince Rupert, Premier Dan Miller voiced his support of the development of the offshore…
Spirit Energy 76 Sets Production Record at GOM's Vermilion 39 field
Unocal Corporation's Spirit Energy 76 unit said its 100 percent owned Vermilion 39 field recently set a new all-time production record. A redevelopment program that…
ExxonMobil Replaces Production for Sixth Year in a Row
Exxon Mobil Corporation announced worldwide additions to its proved oil and gas reserves totaled 1.7 billion oil-equivalent barrels in 1999, replacing 106 percent of production.
Spirit Energy 76 Says Mad Dog Appraisal Well Successful
Unocal Corporation's Spirit Energy 76 unit said the appraisal well drilled on the Mad Dog prospect in Green Canyon block 782 encountered 250 ft. of oil pay in zones…
Chevron Clarifies Deepwater GOM Production
Chevron Corp. clarified the production rate for Genesis, a deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico, which was reported in the corporation's quarterly earnings release.
MMS Requests $247.7 Million FY 01 Budget
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Mineral Management Service (MMS) is requesting $247.7 million for the FY 2001 budget to manage mineral resources on the Nation's…
BP Amoco and ARCO Prepare for Litigation
Following the decision of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oppose the proposed combination of BP Amoco and ARCO, the two companies reaffirmed their intention to pursue the issue in court.
Steady Work for Inland River Towboat Builder
Launched in 1972, Marine Builders Inc. has remained a model of consistency, churning out a healthy mix of towboats and - more recently - passenger vessels, each year of its existence.
Closing the Gap
"How are you doing?" When it comes to meeting international shipping regulations, this question can be hard to answer. Unless one asks and answers this question every six months…
Diversified Interests
With a history spanning three generations and more than 80 years, Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. is quite the familiar face in the Gulf Coast marketplace.
Fire Safety Training: Up Close
It was hot. Really hot, the smoke was getting denser by the moment as the fire grew larger. It was getting darker. I couldn't see the flames any more from my position…
Benefits of the Design/Build Concept
There are a number of trends currently affecting the marine interior design field. First, vessels are being built larger with more numerous public spaces, each of…
Quarter and Year-End Earnings
Once again, quarter and year-end earnings reported in the offshore market reflected a familiar trend: oil majors saw gains - sometimes significant; while oilfield…
Shallow Draft Push Boat from Sneed Shipbuilding
Blessey Marine Services, Inc. of Harahan, La. has taken delivery of a 65 x 24-ft. push boat. Built by Sneed Shipbuilding of Orange, Texas, the new boat is powered…
Packman 23 Delivered
The National Park Service has taken delivery of this Packman 23 ft. high-performance landing craft, designed and built by the William E. Munson Company. Used as…
Crowley Takes Delivery of Two Line Boats
Crowley Marine Services (CMS) has taken delivery of two new line boats for service in Valdez, Alaska. Roger G. and Gus E. will be deployed in Valdez and Prince William…
F/V Held for Preventable Safety Violations
A USCG Captain of the Port Order will keep U.S. F/V North Command in Dutch Harbor until more than 10 safety hazards and lifesaving deficiencies are corrected, inspectors…
MarAd Charters MTS Advisory Council
The Maritime Administration has chartered the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), an outgrowth of Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater's 1999 report to Congress…
