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SNAME 1991 Annual Meeting & 1 Oth Annual Internation al Maritime Exposition
New York, New York, November 13-16 One of the most import a n t marine shows in the U.S., the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engin e e r s (SNAME) Annual Meeting and International Maritime Exposition will holdits 1991 conference in New York City from November 13-16.
Yachting Consult Offers MasterShip
Yachting Consult is a fast growing player in the field of work preparation and engineering process services for shipbuilders. The Dutch company provides experience and skills in CAD/CAM engineering and software, as well as logistic services such
First Of Three Catug/Barge Units Christened At Avondale Yard
Christening ceremonies were held recently at Avondale Shipyards near New Orleans for the first of three integrated catug/ barge vessels currently under construction there for use by Occidental Petroleum Corporation. The Oxy Trader is designed
Hvide Delivers First Two Catug Vessels To Occidental Petroleum
Hvide Shipping Incorporated, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., handed over the Oxy Trader and the Oxy Producer, two of the three Catug vessels ordered by Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Construction is almost complete on the third Oxy Catug,
ABS Classes 127 New Vessels In September
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classed 127 new vessels worldwide in September. The vessels totaled 1,705,864 deadweight tons, or 940,520 gross tons, and included 13 bulk carriers, four very large crude carriers (VLCCs), one roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier,
Marine Concrete Structures Relocates Headquarters
Marine Concrete Structures, Inc., has moved its corporate headquarters to 2030 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, La., Don Payne, president, announced. All administrative, accounting, engineering, purchasing and sales offices are housed in this facility.
Austal USA Secures Candies Vessel Duo
Austal Ltd. has reported that its U.S. operation, Austal USA, has secured a two-vessel order for the construction of 150 ft. (45.7 m) aluminum crew supply vessels to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel pair, which has been ordered by Otto Candies of Des Allemands, La.
Morrelli and Melvin Teams Up With Knight And Carver
Morrelli and Melvin has joined forces with Knight and Carver Yacht Center to launch a trio of fiberglass vessels, built to USCG and ABS standards, and certified for operations on Exposed Waters. The hulls have a shape designed for ease of construction
Tacoma Boat Completes $143-Million Financing To Build Two Thai Corvettes
Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Tacoma, Wash., reported today that all outstanding conditions have been met to finalize the award of a $143-million contract for the design and construction of two 252- foot corvettes for Thailand. The contract had previously
N a v y Awards $ 9 6 8 , 0 00 Fiberglass Patrol Boat Contract To Uniflite
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded two separate contracts with an aggregate value of $968,000 for the construction of fiberglass patrol boats, one for the development of a prototype 11-meter (36-foot) high-speed diesel craft to Uniflite, Inc.