Electronic Marine Systems Acquires SMC Assets
Electronic Marine Systems, Inc. (EMS) of Rahway, N.J. has acquired the assets of Sarasota Measurements and Controls (SMC) of Sarasota, Fla., a leading manufacturer…
Detroit Diesel, Volvo Penta Collaboration Concludes
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and Volvo Penta of the Americas (VPA) have announced a mutual agreement to conclude their successful four-year collaboration which…
Halter to Convert Bouchard Barge, Tug to ITB Unit
Halter Marine, Inc., has signed a contract with Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. of Hicksville, N.Y. to convert a 446-ft. single hulled, ocean-going petroleum tank barge (B. No.
Blount Launches 300th Vessel
Harold E. Bickings, the 300th vessel built by Blount Industries, was launched earlier this month. The 104 ft. oyster dredge, built for Tallmadge Brothers, is scheduled to operate out of Port Norris…
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Santa Cruz
RINCON Marine, Inc., has taken delivery of its newest addition, anchor handling tug Santa Cruz. The 190 x 44 x 16 ft. vessel is the first of two vessels of this…
Bender Delivers Vessel to Otto Candies
M/V Juanita Candies was successfully delivered to Otto Candies, Inc. The vessel immediately departed Mobile en route to Fouchon, La. to go on long-term charter to…
Bender Delivers Vessel to Otto Candies
M/V Juanita Candies was successfully delivered to Otto Candies, Inc. The vessel immediately departed Mobile en route to Fouchon, La. to go on long-term charter to…
Seacraft Delivers Passenger Vessel
Seacraft Shipyard Corporation of Amelia, La., recently delivered M/V Galaxy to its owners in Roatan, Honduras. M/V Galaxy will operate as a passenger and cargo ferry…
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Spirit River
TRICO Marine Operators, Inc., recently took delivery of 232 ft. Spirit River, constructed by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, of Panama City, Fla. Measuring 232 x 48 x 16 ft.…
Landing Craft Delivered by Munson
A 28 x 10 ft. Packman high performance landing craft was delivered to Palm Beach County, Fla. The vessel is outfitted with a 7.5 ft. bow door, dual 2,500 lb. 12V bow door winches, three in.
Three New Tractor Tugs Christened
Tugz International L.L.C., an affiliate of The Great Lakes Group, christened three "Z" Class multi-purpose reverse tractor tugs at MARCO Shipyard, Seattle, completing…
Another Licensing
As discussed in a recent article, the USCG is now talking openly about centralizing the nationwide administration of the licensing and certification of seamen and…
American Builder Makes Good in Cruise Industry
The U.S. shipbuilding industry has not been too successful in the cruise market, but one American builder has found a comfortable niche in the trade, not only building ships…
California Environmental Regulations Outpacing U.S. Regulations
The State of California is proving to be an environmental minefield for ports and ship operators as various environment groups step up pressure for more legislation and regulation…
R&B Falcon Reports 4Q Results
R&B Falcon Corporation reported net income for the fourth quarter of 1998 of $15.1 million, on revenues of $228.7 million as compared to a net loss of $124.1 million…
Noble Drilling Reports 1998 Year-End, 4Q Results
Noble Drilling Corporation reported net income, excluding the effects of non-recurring items, for the fourth quarter of 1998 of $34.7 million on operating revenues of $187.9 million…
Halliburton Introduces New Stimulation Vessel
Halliburton Energy Services, a business unit of Halliburton Company, introduced Stim Star, its new deepwater stimulation vessel, to more than 400 customers in Houston and New Orleans.
Mallard Drilling Announces Alliance with Texaco
Parker Drilling Company's Mallard Drilling subsidiary has entered into an alliance agreement for all of Texaco's domestic (South Louisiana) inland water drilling and workover requirements.
Exxon Replaces Production for Fifth Consecutive Year
Exxon Corporation announced worldwide additions to its proved oil and gas reserves totaled 1.1 billion oil-equivalent barrels in 1998, replacing 106 percent of production.
R&B Falcon Announces Deepwater IV Contract with Texaco
R&B Falcon Corporation has confirmed a three-year drilling contract with Texaco for its newbuild 10,000-ft. water depth dynamically positioned drillship Deepwater IV…
