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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,
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
Butterworth Names Smith Tank Cleaning Machine Product Line Coordinator
Butterworth Systems (U.K.) Ltd., recently announced the appointment of Martin Smith as Tank Cleaning Machine Product Line Coordinator. He is responsible for marketing of crude oil washing and water washing equipment for ships and for rental of
OUTSTANDING PASSENGER VESSELS OF 1990
Despite recent concern about overcapacity in the cruise industry, new and refurbished luxury liners and cruise ferries continue to enter the market with more and more berths in an effort to attract firsttime and repeat cruisers. However, according
Boeing Sells Jetfoil To Canadian Company For Marine Research
Island Research and Development Corporation of Victoria, British Columbia, has ordered a Boeing Marine Systems Jetfoil hydrofoil for use in marine research tasks. The approximate value of the sale is $24 million. Jetfoil is Boeing's trade mark name for its computerized hydrofoil.
Toronto/St. Catharines Study Possible High-Speed Ferry
A joint study involving the Toronto Harbour Commission (THC) recently revealed that a high-speed ferry service between St. Catharines and Toronto is economically feasible. During the summer of 1980, a regularly scheduled hydrofoil service operated
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,