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John Deere Enters Marine Engine Market
For years John Deere has been a leader in the agricultural machinery market. Now, that expertise is going to work on the water as Deere Power Systems Group (DPSG) introduces its first marine diesel engines. The first two in a series of marine
McQuay Chiller's QEII Experience Proves Reliability
Nearly 20 years ago three McQuay 500-ton centrifugal chillers were installed onboard the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) to provide the vessel's main chilled water supply. Today, according to Cunard Line, all three chiller units are fully operational.
Daewoo Shipbuilding To Build, Refit LNGs For Exmar
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. has won a $270 million order to build a liquefied natural gas carrier and refit three other LNG carriers for Exmar N.V. of Belgium for delivery by 2005. The vessels are capable of carrying 4.83-million cu.
Promet Gets $60-Million Order For Drill Rig For Sedco Incorporated
Promet P r i v a t e Limited of Singapore, a leading rig and shipbuilder, recently signed a fourth order to build a $60-million semisubmersible rig for one of the largest American drilling companies. The rig is to be built for Sedco Incorporated,
R o w a n To P u r c h a se T w o ' G o r i l l a ' Rigs F r o m M a r a t h on
Gene M. Woodfin, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Marathon Manufacturing Company, Houston, recently announced that the Rowan Companies, Inc. has committed to purchase two of the firm's new Class 150-88-C Gorilla jackup drilling rigs.
ACL Launches New U.K. Agencies Firm
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) recently commenced operations in Great Britain with a new company, Atlantic Container Line Agencies (UK) Ltd. The new operation, based in Liverpool, with offices also in London and Glasgow, takes over agency responsibility from Cunard Ellerman.
McDermott Pla ns Study Of Fixed Platforms For 1,600-Foot Water Depths
McDermott Engineering is planning a study of fixed platforms for 1,600-foot water depths. The study will investigate the technical and financial viability of conventional platforms for environments like those found in the Gulf of Mexico. "The
Belcher Oil's Spill Control Conference To Begin September 30
Government and industry will join forces on October 1 to create an oil spill on the waters of Florida's Cypress Gardens tourist attraction. That's the "bad" news. The good news is that they will clean it right up. This dramatic exercise in coping