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New Positioning Technique Helps Cut Costs in Deepwater GOM
During a recent 10-day project in the Gulf of Mexico for a major E&P company, the use of inertial navigation technology reportedly reduced vessel time by three to five days over the course of the deployment and positioning of seismic data acquisition modules.
Harris Introduces New Multiband, Multimission VHF/UHF Radio For Export Markets
Harris RF Communications Group recently introduced a new multiband VHF/UHF radio transceiver designed to meet the multimission, multiwaveform requirements of modern international defense forces. The new AN/PRC-117D(E) was introduced by Harris
New X-FLO Steam Compressor Fabricated To Withstand Corrosion
—Free Literature Available The Ingersoll-Rand Company, Charlotte, N.C., recently announced the introduction of the X-FLO steam turbo compressor. Peter Baldwin, vice president and division general manager, Single Stage Product Division, said the
Wind Power Comes of Age
Europe's fledgling offshore wind power industry has produced an order for an entirely new breed of vessel designed to transport and position wind turbines. U.K.- based engineering firm Mayflower Energy has contracted one such vessel from Shanhaiguan
Stena Christens Tanker For Coastal Waters
On October 15, 2002, Stena Bulk in Gothenburg christened its second CMAX Class crude oil tanker, The Stena Calypso. The christening took place at the quayside in Gothenburg and the vessel's godmother was Rosalind Simmons, wife of His Excellency Peter Simmons,
BP Adds Cargo Controls To S/T Keystone Canyon
While in the process of converting the S/T Keystone Canyon from 165,000 dwt to 125,000 dwt at the Northwest Marine Iron Works Shipyard in Portland, Ore., BP Oil of Cleveland, Ohio, has also added a complete system of closed gaging cargo monitoring equipment.
Bailey Meter Is Now Bailey Controls Company
Bailey Meter Company, U.S.A., a Wickliffe, Ohio-based subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox, has received a new name—Bailey Controls Company. "Our new name more accurately reflects the true nature of our business today, which is high technology control
New Worldwide Service Company Formed By Racal-Decca Group
The formation of a new company, Racal-Decca Service Limited, was announced recently. The Croyden, England-based company will coordinate and expand the worldwide marine electronics service operations of the Racal- Decca group of companies. The
Norcontrol Offers New Anti-Collision System —Literature Available
Norcontrol has introduced Data- Bridge 7, a new advanced collision avoidance system which emphasizes operator/system communication while complying with recent demands from IMCO and the U.S. Coast Guard. Norcontrol reports the new system includes
SSB A n t e n n a I n t r o d u c ed By Phelps D o d g e - L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b le
2-30 MHz, single-sideband marine antenna recently introduced by Phelps Dodge Communications Company is described in new literature now available. The new Model PD-230 is presented as a major design breakthrough that eliminates the need for traps