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Spray-On Insulation Cuts Maintenance Costs
One of the common items found on almost every vessel constructed that is frequently overlooked is thermal insulation material. As vessels increase in age. it is safe to say that the insulation systems start to degrade with time and abuse. In fact,
Edwin G.B. Terry Joins Tidewater Marine Service
Edwin G.B. Terry has joined the sales staff of Tidewater Marine Service, Inc., a unit of Tidewater Inc., according to Sam S. Allgood, vice president of the worldwide offshore marine support company. Mr. Terry, who was previously vice president
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.
Far East-Levingston Delivers Pool Rig 144
Far East-Levingston Shipbuilding Ltd. in Singapore recently completed and delivered another jackup rig to Pool Company of Houston. Named Pool Rig 144, the 160-foot-water-depth jackup was towed to its location in the Arabian Gulf to operate for ARAMCO.
Choctaw Asks Title XI For Rig Reconstruction To Cost $86 Million
Choctaw D r i l l i n g Company, Houston, has applied to the Maritime Administration for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing the construction or reconstruction of three drilling vessels. Two of the vessels are expected to be employed initially
Brochure Available On Six Operating Divisions Of Grinnell Valve
A capabilities brochure covering the six operating divisions of ITT Grinnell Valve Company, Inc. is now available. A subsidiary of ITT Grinnell Corporation, the Valve Company manufactures and distributes a full line of valves from rugged fire hydrants to sophisticated,
Mirrlees Blackstone Moves Into New Houston Facility
Mirrlees Blackstone, one of the world's largest manufacturers of medium-speed diesel engines, has moved into its recently constructed sales, service, and warehousing facility in Houston. The facility, located near Intercontinental Airport, will
NL Rig Equipment Offers Shaffer Drilling Choke System Brochure
A four-page, full-color brochure describing the Shaffer Drilling Choke System is now available from NL Rig Equipment. The brochure features illustrations and specifications of the hydraulically operated choke valves, transducers for drill pipe and annulus pressures,
Republic Of China Orders Offshore Platforms From National Supply Company
Negotiations between the People's Republic of China and the National Supply Company, division of Armco Steel Corporation, Houston, Texas, have been completed for the sale of two offshore oil production platforms valued at more than $15 million, it was announced by Ted Rogers,
Four Assistant VPs N a m e d By I n t e r n a t i o n al M a r i n e Coatings
Four new assistant vice presidents have been appointed by International Marine Coatings Division of International Paint Company, Inc., New York City. The announcement was made by Wm. Norman Duncan, vice president and general sales manager. He said