Harvey Gulf Will Diversify into Full Service Marine Transportation Provider
Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc. has announced the intent to diversify into a full service marine transportation provider. President and CEO, Shane J. Guidry announced that Harvey Gulf has entered into an agreement with Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City, Fla., for the construction of six offshore supply vessels. Each will be ABS DP2 certified with capacities of 7,000 Bbls liquid mud, 9600 Bbls bulk and 3,300 DWT tons of cargo carrying capacity. Harvey Gulf will soon go out for new construction bids of four 200 ft. platform supply vessels for the shelf market. Harvey Gulf has also accepted delivery of its new build tug, the M/V Harvey Thunder, a 13,500 hp sister vessel to the M/V Harvey Intruder. Its expected delivery date is November 15, 2001.
Harvey Gulf International Delivers M/V Harvey Thunder
Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc., announces the delivery of their second new 13,500 hp class offshore tug, the M/V “Harvey Thunder.” This state-of-the-art-towing vessel is equipped with a 500 hp bow thruster for improved station keeping capabilities while working with semi-submersible drilling rigs. Harvey Gulf presently has the M/V “Harvey War Horse” under construction, which is a 16,000 hp class anchor handling/towing vessel slated for delivery by March 15, 2002.