Friede Goldman Halter Lands Multi-Million Dollar OSV Contract
Halter Marine, Inc., the vessel segment of Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. has signed a contract for the new construction of a 230-ft. (70.1 m) offshore supply vessel for Kim Susan, Inc. Construction, which is scheduled to begin in 30 days, will be completed for delivery in one year.
Local Yards Start to Feel the Impact
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico region is again poised to prosper, spurred by the buzz of activity surrounding the oil patch, and specifically the renewed vigor with which companies will explore and develop deepwater fields for the production of natural resources. Though the resumption of business at "full throttle" has taken perhaps a bit longer than many observers would have initially predicted, particularly given the continued high price of oil and gas and the "pro" oil industry political team occupying the White House, it is a safe bet that, at least for the next several years, the offshore oil business will ensure that the marine business in the GOM region is a prosperous one.