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Ship Systems Awarded Deepwater Contracts Worth $129M
long lead material procurement for the U.S. Coast Guard's first new National Security Cutter (NSC). The combined contracts mark the first step in the development…
Feature:Tidewater Upgrades the Fleet
With over 550 vessels in service, Tidewater, Inc., is by far the world's largest offshore oil service operator. Headquartered in New Orleans, La., Tidewater operates…
SMIT Tows Prestige
SMIT Salvage has called one of its tugs, De Da, to assist with the ongoing salvage effort onboard the Prestige. The leaking tanker leaked approximately 5,000 tons of oil…
Speeding to Safety
While it is not a vessel you will see anytime soon on U.S. port patrol, the BladeRunner speed boat from IceMarine could offer some technological cues to designers…
World Maritime Tech Exhibit Set For San Francisco
In a bold move, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), in partnership with 12 professional naval architecture and marine engineering organizations from around the globe…
Product: Night Vision Technology Keeps Rigs and Boats Safe
Night Vision Technologies, Inc. (NVT) offers a comprehensive approach to night/day navigational and security video needs, addressing the offshore commercial industry.
Feature: Dynamic Positioning An Amenity Becomes Compulsory
The inclusion of dynamic positioning systems has become a standard and necessary system on supply boats and many crew/supply vessels. In their simplest form, dynamic…
Vessels: Harvey Gulf takes First of Six Innovative OSVs
Harvey Gulf Intl. recently took delivery of Harvey Provider, a unique 240 x 56 x 18.5 Offshore Service Vessel (OSV) which is classed by ABS as Maltese Cross A1 Ocean…
Vessels: HOS Bluewater Delivered by Leevac
On March 16, 2003, Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) took delivery of the HOS Bluewater from LEEVAC Industries LLC. The vessel was delivered to Hornbeck Offshore…
Noble Corporation Reports Rig Damage
Noble Corporation reports that its subsidiary's dynamically positioned drillship, the Noble Leo Segerius, currently located offshore Brazil and contracted to Petroleo Brasiliero S.A.
Gorilla V to Resume Drilling
Rowan Companies announced that its Super Gorilla class jack-up, Gorilla V, will resume drilling for EnCana Corporation under a contract which was suspended in 2002.
Coast Guard Investigates Cruise Ship Threat
The U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies are investigating a security threat made against the cruise ship Legend of the Seas. A handwritten note threatening…
VT Halter Marine Secures OSV Contract
Vision Technologies Systems, Inc.'s (VTS) subsidiary, VT Halter Marine, Inc. has secured a contract to build an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) for an undisclosed interest.
Schat-Harding Takes Over Mulder & Rijke
Lifeboat and davit specialist Schat-Harding has taken over Dutch lifeboat builder Mulder & Rijke. global after sales service for all Mulder &Rijke SOLAS products.
Editor's Note
Manhattan’s University Club served as the setting for a Marine Money-sponsored financial conference, an event that attracted some of the world’s leading ship owners…
Promoting A Modal Shift
The actual extent of European public funding to promote a modal shift from road to waterborne transportation has up until now — been far outweighed by political…
Bisso Awarded Salvage Contract
Bisso Marine Company Inc. New Orleans, has been awarded the salvage contract to remove Nabors Offshore MODU ( Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit), Dolphin 105. The rig…
Seabulk International Reports 3Q Results
Seabulk International, Inc. reported a net loss, excluding charges related to its recent refinancing, of $2.8 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
The U.S. Gulf Market: When Will It Turn Around?
Discussions around our office and with various clients usually entail an exchange of anecdotal information believed to explain the current situation with the quest…
RIB Report
The 10.5 ft. Oceanus 3.20VSC from AB Inflatables is a sporty RIB with a deep V hull construction large, 17-in.-diameter tubes, and a rounded, European-style console and seat.