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Halter Marine Delivers First Of Four 191-Foot Supply Boats To Point Express
Halter Marine, Inc. of New Orleans, La., recently delivered the Point Bravo, the first of four 191-fo?5f ~Tug7supply boats to Point Express, Ltd. of Morgan City, La. The Point Bravo is 191 feet long with a 40-foot beam and a 14-foot depth. She
Sembawang Shipyard Modifies Barges Converted From Tankers
One of the most interesting and extensive jobs successfully accomplished by Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore, was the recent modification and conversion of Majmaa No. 1 and No. 2 for the Dubai Petroleum Company. Majmaa No. 1, a 39,850-dwt floating storage barge,
IZAR Races Ahead With New Transmed Ferry
Testament to the Spanish state-owned group's determination to raise performance throughout the organization, IZAR is on track to deliver a high-grade R0R0 passenger ferry only 20 months after contract signing. The launch of the 6,300-dwt Murillo
Moss Point Marine Awarded $40.7-Million Navy Contract To Build Four LSVs
Moss Point Marine, Inc., has been awarded a $40.7-million U.S. Navy contract to build four logistic support vehicles (LSV). According to John Dane III, president of the Escatawpa, Miss., yard, the contract is the largest the company has received since its founding in 1980.
Panama Sponsors Maritime Symposium Sept. 20-22
A maritime symposium sponsored by the Republic of Panama will be held at the new Atlapa Conference Centre in Panama City from September 20-22. The symposium has attracted an eminent group of speakers including Sir Y.K. Pao, C.P. Srivastava, Phillip Loree,
Albert Termo Named VP-Marketing And Planning At Universal Maritime
James G. Costello, president of Universal Maritime Service Corporation, has announced appointment of Albert Termo, a veteran marine terminal and ocean trade specialist, to a new company position as vice president of market- ing and planning. The action was described by Mr.
Seebeckwerft To Build Cellular Containership For China Ocean Shipping
Seebeckwerft AG of Bremerhaven, West Germany, has signed a contract for the construction of a fully cellularized containership with the State shipping company of the People's Republic of China, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO). The shipyard
VDR and AIS Regulations Go Into Effect
New regulations for certain size ships to carry voyage data recorders (VDRs) and automatic identification systems (AIS) entered effect on July 1, 2002. The mandatory regulations are among a raft of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
Hempel's Reports Good Response To New Cargo Barriers Coatings
Hempel's Cargo Barriers, a range of specialized coatings for the protection of cargoes/cargo tanks, has been well-received in the marketplace since it was launched in March 1987. During that period, the company received 80 enquiries—37 for newbuildings and 43 for maintenance contracts.
PFEL Requests CDS To Convert Four Vessels At A Cost Of $24 Million
Pacific Far East Line, Inc., One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, Calif., has applied to the Maritime Administration for construction-differential subsidy (CDS) to aid in the reconstruction of four existing Lighter- Aboard-Ship (LASH) vessels