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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
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,
A New Wave of Customer-Driven Offerings: The SAGA Process
In the past, companies have expanded their product lines via strategic acquisition of complimentary companies. More recently companies have expanded their product offerings by creating strategic alliances with other companies to surround clients with recognizable brands.
Fleet F77 Extends Inmarsat's Offering s
Inmarsat, the original mobile satcom provider for the maritime industry, has been riding the crest of a wave recently, with users at an all-time high, overall 99.9 per cent satellite reliability and the launch of its Fleet F77, Mobile ISDN and Mobile
MarAd Releases 58-Page Publication On U.S. Port Industry
"What U.S. Ports Mean to the Economy" is a 58-page publication being released by the Maritime Administration. It examines in detail the role of America's ports in our society, especially how they affect and are affected by the rest of the economy.
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,
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.
China Licensed To Build And Install MacGregor Cargo Access Equipment
The burgeoning Chinese shipbuilding industry has become the newest member of the worldwide MacGregor organization. It was welcomed into the ranks of those countries already benefitting from the world's leading cargo-handling equipment designs, at a recent signing ceremony in Paris.
Circular Detailing New Suez Canal Regulations Available From Candia
Following the recent announcement by Suez Canal authorities that new beam and draft regulations have gone into effect for the 120-mile waterway, a circular giving specifics is available from Candia Shipping (USA), Inc. as a service to the U.S.
Will there be a Feeder Frenzy?
A study commissioned by Lloyd's Register and conducted by Ocean Shipping Consultants has determined that major investment will be required in feeder and shortsea containerships through to the end of the decade, in support of surging development in