equipment
Halter Delivers New Offshore Express Supply Boat
Built by Halter, the 166-foot Cameron Express (shown above) is operated by Offshore Express, Inc. of Houma, La., for Mesa Petroleum of Freeport, Texas. The first of three 166-foot liquid mud supply boats for the company, the Cameron Express is
MM A Meeting Draws Immediate Return Engagement By DLA's General Morgan
At the conclusion of his morning presentation that outlined the Defense Logistic Agency's (DLA) organization and operation, Maj. Gen. Joseph Morgan, USAF, DLA executive director for quality, received a barrage of questions, complaints, and comments
Maritime Industry Gets A New Act
After two years of machinations within Congress, involving various federal agencies and with some input from the private sector, the United States finally has a Maritime Transportation Security Act. This measure, when fully implemented, will impose
THE GOVERNMENT AS PARENT TO INDUSTRY: PARTICIPATION OR BENIGN NEGLECT?
There is an element in our political tradition which holds that government is, and appropriately ought to be, the parent of industry. All protestation to the contrary government, like a parent, has the capacity to nuture, encourage, build up, level, discourage or ruin industry—its child.
GE Turbines Will Power Two Coal-Fired Ships In Australian Trade
Coal-fired steamships are making a comeback on the high seas. Bulkships, limited of Sydney, has ordered two 75,750-dwt bulk carriers to serve the Australian bauxite trade. The c o a l - f i r ed steamships will be powered by General Electric Company geared marine steam turbines.
Unitor Announces New Owner Structure
Unitor Ships Service AS recently reported that its major stockholder, Hafslund of Norway (a major power, paper and medical holding company), has successfully completed the sale of its 44.5 percent share in Unitor to a number of individual Norwegian and U.
Siemens Offers Free 100-Page Catalog On Contractors And Starters
A new 100-page catalog, CP2, describing the complete line of enclosed type contractors and starters has been issued by the Controls Division of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. The catalog highlights Siemens World Series contactors and starters which
C a t e r p i l l a r Announces N e w M a r i n e Diesel Propulsion System Support Programs
C a t e r p i l l a r M a r i n e Support Programs Help Lower O p e r a t i n g Costs Engine parts and service support for Caterpillar Marine Systems is available through a network of more than 300 marine-oriented dealer locations servicing more than 1,000 ports worldwide.
Award $860,000 Contract To Seaward Int'l For Saudi Harbor Protection
Seaward International, Inc., Falls Church, Va., has been awarded an $860,000 contract for the installation, supervision, and training of an oil-spill protection program for the Jeddah Oil Refinery harbor area in Saudi Arabia. The refinery is operated by Petromin,
L&C Associates Offers Brochure On Marine Dehumidification Service
L&C Associates, Inc. of North Hampton, N.H., an industry leader in the design and installation of dehumidification, sealing and monitoring systems for the marine market, is offering a free six-page fold-out brochure titled "The Complete Marine Dehumidification Service.