Feature: Dynamic Positioning An Amenity Becomes Compulsory
The inclusion of dynamic positioning systems has become a standard and necessary system on supply boats and many crew/supply vessels. In their simplest form, dynamic…
Vessels: Harvey Gulf takes First of Six Innovative OSVs
Harvey Gulf Intl. recently took delivery of Harvey Provider, a unique 240 x 56 x 18.5 Offshore Service Vessel (OSV) which is classed by ABS as Maltese Cross A1 Ocean…
Vessels: HOS Bluewater Delivered by Leevac
On March 16, 2003, Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) took delivery of the HOS Bluewater from LEEVAC Industries LLC. The vessel was delivered to Hornbeck Offshore…
Feature: Major Operators Adding OSVs at Record Pace
Although this has been considered an off year in the Gulf of Mexico from rig count and fleet utilization standpoints, it is another record year for major offshore…
Feature: VT Halter Marine A Shipbuilding Company Reborn
Boyd E. "Butch" King is a man on a mission. The new CEO of VT Halter Marine, Inc. is rebuilding the shipbuilding company one contract at a time. "Our goal is to…
Vessels: Munson Delivers 48-ft. PackCat
Nikolski Fisherman's Association recently took delivery of this 48-ft. welded aluminum PACKCAT landing craft designed and built by the William E. Munson Company of Mount Vernon, Wash.
News: AIS type approvals by U.S.
The United States has commenced issuing type approvals of automatic identification system (AIS) equipment. Coast Guard type approvals may be accessed at AIS-USCG
News: Moose Boats Wins U.S. Park Police Contract
Moose Boats won a contract to deliver a boat for the U.S. Park Police, New York Field Office. The Moose Boats Model 320C is a replacement boat, and it will be used to patrol the Statue of Liberty…
Legislative Insider: Compliance with the New Security Standards
War is upon us. One cannot help but think that war and its impact upon our everyday lives will be with us, both directly and indirectly, for years to come. The US coalition forces will persevere and…
Legal: Seaman's Failure To Disclose Prior Injuries Forfeits Right To Maintenance & Cure Benefits
Maintenance and Cure is the obligation of a ship owner who employs seamen to care for them in the event that they are injured or become ill during their service to the vessel.
News: Poor Weather, Repairs Forces Kirby to Lower Expectations
"Very poor weather, major repairs to a lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and rapidly escalating fuel prices, not lower business levels, are the factors causing…
Vessels: Ocean Quest Conversion Completed
Master Boat Builders delivered Ocean Quest (ex-Gulf Quest), a 145-ft. converted Dive Vessel for Oceaneering Intl. Conversion work consisted of the addition of a…
Vessels: L.A. Fireboat 2 Delivered
The Los Angeles Fire Department has accepted its new fireboat, L.A. Fireboat 2, which is the largest in the U.S. according to its length of 32 m and a fire-fighting capacity of more than 10,300 cu.
World Floating Production Report Due Soon
Douglas-Westwood Limited and Infield Systems will shortly be releasing the new third edition of its World Floating Production Report,covering the period 2003-2007.
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