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Service Machine built boats and barges have an unsurpassed reputation for performance earned during the past 20 years in waters all over the world. Our credit department may also be able to help with the construction and permanent financing.

If you need a proven offshore utility boat which features U.S.C.G. certification, A.B.S. Load line, 1200 sq. ft. for 104 tons of Deck cargo, 30,000 gallons of fuel oil, 10,000 gallons of potable water, 55,000 gallons of rig water and 16V92 G.M. Power, then call the Marketing Depart- ment at(504) 631-0511 or(504) 384-0804.

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DRILL RIG LAUNCHED — Marathon Le-

Tourneau Company's Gulf Marine Division recently launched this Marathon Class 82-

SD-C cantilever jackup drilling rig at its

Brownsville, Texas, yard, where it is cur- rently being outfitted for its owner, Keyes

Offshore, Inc., Houston. The new Marathon- built rig is designed for 20,000-foot drilling depths in water depths up to 250 feet. The

Keyes rig is scheduled to be christened on

May 30 as the "Keyes 250."

Two Executives Promoted At

Marine Hydraulics International

Robert S. Walker, chairman of the board, has announced the election of Michael F.

Culp as president and chief operating offi- cer of Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. (MHI), Chesapeake, Va. Mr. Culp formerly served as vice president of contracts and administration. His experience includes serv- ice as quality assurance manager and project manager in the ship repair field.

Robert L. Smallidge

Mr. Walker also announced the appoint- ment of Robert L. Smallidge as manager of materials for MHI. Mr. Smallidge, who for- merly served as sales manager, developed many new customers for the company. He is a 1952 graduate of Maine Maritime Acad- emy; he served with the U.S. Navy for 20 years as a naval aviator.

Keep your cool.

Michael F. Culp

Our marine air conditioning wasn't around during this scene. But if it was. many ships might not have gone down with men.

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Our expertise and over 36 years serving the marine industry insures cool comfort in the tightest, hottest seafaring situations.

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