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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,
Faster Than A Speeding...
It is little secret that as offshore oil production moves further from shore, the boats that service these offshore units must be bigger, stronger and more capable than their ancestors. Here's a peak at emerging technologies and the boats that house them.
Major Coal Export Terminal Opens
The most modern and efficient coal export terminal in the world was officially opened recently at a site 40 miles south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish. The d e d i c a t i o n c e r e m o n i es marked completion of the $63- million expansion of International Marine Terminals,
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.
High-Performance Coatings Division Acquired By Hempel From Reliance Universal
—Literature Available Hempel, one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of industrial and marine coatings, recently announced that an agreement has been reached with Reliance Universal to acquire the assets of their High-Performance Coatings Division,
$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.
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,
Mangone Ship Delivers 150-Foot Tugboat To Norwegian Owners
Mangone Shipbuilding Company's newest vessel, the Musketeer Fury, was christened recently at the Port of Houston's (Texas) 75th Street Wharf No. 4-E. Ray Loden, president of Mangone Shipbuilding, and Don Godeau, vice president and general manager,
MTU Group Forms U.S. Subsidiary
The MTU Group, a West German m a n u f a c t u r e r of highperformance diesel engines, gas turbines and power generating sets, has e s t a b l i s h e d a North American sales and service subsidiary for their diesel engines, it was announced by Dr.
New Rope Specification Sheet Available From American Manufacturing
American Manufacturing Company, Inc., Lafayette, La., recently published a new detailed rope specification sheet. The new specification sheet lists one of the highest minimum breaking strengths for a given weight per 100 feet in the entire cordage industry.