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Oil Instability, consolidation Muddy Offshore E&P Picture
The cyclical nature of the oil business has blossomed into full bloom during the latter part of 2000, as a host of political power plays have sent oil prices on a virtual rollercoaster, albeit mostly up, helping to send it soaring as high as $37/barrel at the time of this writing.
NASSCO Delivers S/S Coronado— First Of Three For Margate Shipping
On December 28, 1973, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San Diego, Calif., delivered the S/S Coronado, a 38,300-dwt tanker to Margate Shipping Company of Philadelphia, Pa. The S/S Coronado, the first of three NASSCO- designed
Liffey Marine Operating New Supply Vessel Designed To Carry A Wide Variety Of Cargo
Liffey Marine, Inc., a unit of the Stolt Group, located in Southeast Asia, has recently placed into service a 190-foot self-propelled multipurpose seagoing barge, the M/S Kildare. The unusual design of the vessel permits extremely economical transportation of a wide variety of cargo.
Executive Appointments Announced By Crowley Caribbean Division
Several key executive appointments have been made by Crowley Maritime Corporation's Caribbean Division in order to further strengthen its organization, according to a recent announcement by Robert G. Homan, senior vice president and general manager of the division.
Henry Diercxsens Named Vice President Atlantic Overseas Corp.
Eric de Spirlet, president of Atlantic Overseas Corporation, Five World Trade Center, New York, N.Y. 10048, has announced the appointment of Henry Diercxsens as vice president of Atlantic Overseas Corporation. Mr. de Spirlet went on to say: "We are delighted to have Mr.
New Joint Venture Firm Formed For Marine Pollution Control Services
Ecomarine USA and OMI Petrolink Corp. have formed a joint venture, Ecomarine Gulf, to provide advanced technology and services for marine pollution control, oil spill response, and marine monitoring and mapping in the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
Ocean Engineering Under Arctic Conditions Is Subject Of Conference
The Canadian province of St. John's, Newfoundland, will be the site of the 4th International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering Under Arctic Conditions, to be held September 26-30. The POAC 77 Conference will cover latest developments on operating in Arctic waters,
Three-Year Navy Salvage Contract Awarded To Crowley
Crowley Maritime Salvage, Inc., San Francisco, Calif., has just been awarded a three-year contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., to provide offshore salvage services for the U.S. Navy in a major portion of the North and South Pacific Ocean Area.
Soviet Trading Firm Takes Space In N.Y/s World Trade Center
Amtorg Trading Corporation, which represents Soviet foreign trade organizations in the United States, will open a new office at the World Trade Center, New York, N.Y., this summer, it was announced by Viktor I. Bessmertniy, president and chairman of Amtorg, and Commissioner Andrew C.