OSV Technology: Notable Designs & Deliveries
Though the market for Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) is soft, advances in technology, fit and finish in the sector is unrivaled in any other maritime niche over the past five years. Here’s a look at some of the more notable designs and deliveries. Few vessels have inspired as much attention or coverage as the Harvey Energy, the first OSV of its kind in North America, able to run on both Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and diesel. Harvey Energy, chartered to Shell for its deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico and owned by Harvey Gulf International marine…
Workboat Interior Outfitting: Decorated for Success
The trend to properly outfit the interiors of today’s workboats goes far beyond the new Maritime Labor Convention. Instead, it’s about doing the right thing for the right reasons. Harvey Gulf, for example, has it right. In a one-on-one interview conducted with Shane Guidry not too long ago, the Harvey Gulf CEO told this writer, “I want my mariners to want to come to work. You do that by making sure the vessels that they serve on are comfortable and well appointed.” He went on to explain that virtually every vessel that Harvey Gulf has acquired in the past ten years has either been upgraded to ‘Harvey Gulf standards,’ or it is no longer in their fleet.
Harvey Gulf Taps Carroll to Oversee New Construction
New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC is pleased to announce that Mike Carroll will be joining the organization in March in the position of Sr. Vice President of New Construction and Special Projects based in Houston, Texas. Mr. Carroll has over 15 years of experience in the field of Naval Architecture and ship construction. Mr. Carroll will be responsible for overseeing Harvey Gulf’s new construction programs. In another development, Harvey Gulf also announced today that it has secured plans to build two U.S Flag, Jones-act compliant offshore construction vessels.
STX Marine Promotes Carroll
STX Marine Inc. announced that Mike Carroll has been promoted to the position of Vice President – Operations for the Houston office. He has been with the company for 10 years and has been instrumental in expanding the capabilities and profile of the company in the US and will be responsible for the further success and development of the office. He has considerable experience in managing the design of a wide range of complex vessels and marine structures and is active in working with the USCG and Classification Societies in the interpretation of international rules/regulations for vessels in the Jones Act sector. Mike has Bachelors of Technology Degree and Diploma of Naval Architecture from Memorial University in Newfoundland.
