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W.L. Rose Jr. Named President Of Williams-McWilliams
William L. Rose Jr. has been named president of Williams-Mc- Williams Co., Inc., a New Orleansbased dredging and marine construction firm. Mr. Rose has served as Williams- McWilliams's executive vice president and general manager for the past year.
Wheeler Named U.S. Agent For Royal Schelde's Repair Yard At Vlissingen
Royal Schelde's Scheldepoort repair yard at Flushing (Vlissingen), Netherlands, (B.V. Koninklijke Maatschappij 'De Schelde') has named Wesley D. Wheeler Associates, Ltd. of New York City as exclusive U.S. agents. The yard (shown above) is situated
OTC-'83 SUPPLEMENT and EXHIBITOR'S GUIDE
May 2-5, 1983, Houston Discoveries big and small — "Oceans of Discoveries" — will be found at the 1983 Offshore Technology Conference, May 2 through 5, at the Astrodomain Complex in Houston, Texas. It will bring together leading authorities on the offshore industry,
Sophisticated Cableship Launched At Swan Hunter's Wallsend Yard
One of the world's most modern and sophisticated cableships, the $49-million Sir Eric Sharp, was recently launched at Swan Hunter's Wallsend Yard, only 14 months after the order was placed by Cable and Wireless (Marine) Ltd. (CWM). Designed on computer,
Offshore Jackup Systems Available In Kit Form From Baker Marine
There has been widespread interest from many parts of the world in building offshore oil and gas processing plants, LNG liquefaction plants, fertilizer plants, various types of industrial facilities, unloading piers, etc., in a well-equipped shipyard
Alario And Associates Named To Represent Shipyard In Greece
NAFSI S.A., located in Piraeus, Greece, has announced the appointment of Alario and Associates, Inc. of 2701 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, La. 70002, as its exclusive representative for U.S. Gulf Coast interests. Robert J. Alario, president of Alario and Associates, Inc.
Marathon Introduces Jumbo Bottom-Supported Offshore Platform
As the search for offshore oil and gas moves into progressively harsher environments, the need has developed for a new generation of larger self-elevating jackup drilling platforms specifically designed for such areas. Marathon LeTourneau Offshore Company,
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
New Powerful Icebreaker Under Construction At Gotaverken Arendal
Gotaverken Arendal (GVA) of Gothenburg, Sweden, is constructing a new, powerful 4,850- ton icebreaker for the Swedish Board of Navigation, which will be able to plow through six-foot ice. The new 24,500-hp icebreaker, the Oden II, will be 353-1/2 feet long,
$35.8-Million Contract Awarded To Build New Lock On Gulf Waterway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $35.8-million contract to Williams Brothers Construction Company, Inc. of Houston, Texas, to construct a new lock on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, according to Col. Robert C. Lee. district engineer of the Corps' New Orleans District.