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New UPSCO Shipyard Begins Production
An entirely new shipyard, programmed to build commercial tug/ barge units, is now in operation in Ontonagon, Mich. Upper Peninsula Shipbuilding Company (UPSCO), a privately owned firm, was formed in May of 1979 when its president, Charles H. Kerkman, together with Robert J.
Great Ships of 2004
Name Alaskan Frontier Type DH Oil Tanker Owner BP Oil Shipping Co. Builder NASSCO National Steel and Shipbuilding Company delivered the Alaskan Frontier, the first of four Alaska-class double-hull oil tankers being built for BP Oil Shipping Company, USA.
New Simulator Training Complex For U.S. Navy
Literature Available MarineSafety International, a professional maritime training organization, has been awarded a contract to provide shiphandling training services to the U.S. Navy in Newport, R.I. The award calls for simulator training courses
Blue Streak Industries Delivers First Lift Boat With 110-Foot "legs'
Blue Streak Industries, Inc. of Pearlington, Miss., recently delivered what is said to be the first self-elevating, self-propelled lift boat with 110-foot "legs" in operation in the Gulf of Mexico. The new 64- by 32- by 7-foot vessel, the Blue Streak 14,
Bethlehem Steel Signs Licensing Agreement For Tension Moored Platforms
Bethlehem Steel Corpration recently signed a long-term licensing agreement for highly advanced offshore oil production technology—tension moored platforms (TMP) with Fluor Engineers, Inc. The announcement was issued jointly by David H. Klinges,
Ingalls To Build Second Jackup For Bonito Offshore
Bonito Offshore II Inc. of Houston, has signed a contract with Ingalls Shipbuilding of Pascagoula, Miss., to build a second Friede and Goldman design L-780 (Mod 2) cantilevered jackup drilling rig. The offshore rig is scheduled for delivery in December 1982.
Three Key Appointments Announced In Marine Department At Texaco
James A. Cole Jr., vice president in charge of Texaco Inc.'s Marine Department, has announced the following appointments : Robert 0. Sanders, manager- chartering, succeeding Robert G. Gingrow who elected to take early retirement on June 1, 1981, after 37 years of service; James F.
Moss Point Y a r d Delivers Two Supply Boats
Moss Point Marine, Inc., Moss Point, Miss., delivered two supply vessels, bringing to nine the number of offshore work boats and barges the new shipbuilder has delivered in its first year of operation. The Gulf Coast shipyard also announced the
Canada's Arctic Pilot Project
The Canadian Arctic Pilot Project is a combined pipeline/marine transportation system for Arctic natural gas to supply about 7.0 million cubic meters of gas per day to southern consumers. After a three-year development period, we are now very