The Point Conception, the first tug/supply ship of the newly organized Point Marine, Inc. of Morgan City, La., has been delivered by its builder, Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La.
The 185-foot vessel is the first of two sisterships being built by Halter's Moss Point, Miss., Division for Point Marine. The Point Conception is unique because of her capability of carrying up to 6,000 cubic feet of dry bulk storage, her off-ship firefighting systems and the use of the latest antipollution systems.
The Point Conception, an iceclass tug/supply ship, has overall dimensions of 185 feet in length, a 48-foot beam, and a 14-foot draft. Her normal operating draft is 10 feet with a displacement of 1,580 long tons.
Propulsion is from two General Motors EMD-12-645C, 1,500-hp (each) diesel engines, with Westinghouse air controls, Falk 2.98:1 reverse/reduction gears, and Matthews steering gear. The ship has a free-running speed of 12 knots.
The Point Conception has the capacity for 82,341 gallons of fuel oil, 13,021 gallons of fresh water, and 1,978 gallons of lube oil. Auxiliary equipment on the Point Conception includes Detroit Diesel main generators, a 10-ton heating and air-conditioning system, two Quincy motor-driven air compressors, and a 30-point engine monitor alarm system.
Communications equipment includes an RF Communications model RF 220 radio, single sideband, and an RF-448VHF radio; the navigation systems include two Raytheon radars, a Ritchie magnetic compass, a Simrad Loran C, a Sperry gyrocompass, a Raytheon depth recorder, a Decca Arkus autopilot, and a rudder angle indicator.
Halter Marine Services, Inc.
operates six shipyards in the United States. The company is known throughout the world for its variety of crewboats, supply boats, tugs, pilot boats, push boats, patrol boats and customdesigned vessels for specialized services.
Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., the world's largest builder of offshore support vessels for the oil and gas industry, has delivered a new 65-foot pilot vessel to the New York Pilots Association. The new boat, named Chapel Hill, will accommodate 19 pilots and has been placed into opera
Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has established an Office of Advertising & Publishing Relations, and named A.J. Rizzo director. In making the announcement, Harold P. Halter, president, Halter Marine Services, Inc., said the new office was created to consolidate and coordinate the
A new type of marine propulsion system for offshore tug/ supply vessels was recently announced by Halter Marine Services, Inc., of New Orleans, La. This new propulsion system involves the use of silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCR) for control of electric propulsion or diesel-electric propulsion.
Halter Marine Services, Inc., the largest builder of offshore support vessels in the world, has launched the offshore supply ship Ted Martin, being built for Martin Offshore Boats, Inc. of Golden Meadow, La. The company operates vessels in support of the oil and gas industry offshore, towing drilling r
The offshore support and supply ship Independence, built by Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., was delivered recently to Offshore Service Ships, Inc., an offshore vessel operator of New Orleans. The Independence was built by the Moss Point, Miss., division of Halter Marine Services.
Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered a new 166-foot offshore supply vessel, Fay Hebert, to its owner, the George Engine Co. of Harvey, La. The ship's overall dimensions are 166 feet in length, with a 38-foot breadth, 13-foot depth, and a normal operating draft of 11 feet.
total of 1,440 feet of 1%-inch high-strength stud-link chain. An Orbitral hydraulic steering system is at two stations inside the pilothouse. Halter Marine Services, Inc., whose main offices are in New Orleans, La., operates six shipyards in the United States and is the world's largest builder of offshore
is ABS classed Maltese Cross, A-l, AMS full ocean towing, carries a Panama Canal Admeasurement certificate, and is U.S. Public Health approved. Halter Marine Services is the world's largest builder of offshore supply vessels. The company operates six shipyards in the United States and is known for its
A new offshore crewboat, eighth in a series built for the same owner, has been delivered by Halter Marine Services, Inc., Chalmette (La.) Division, to Gray Mackenzie and Company, Ltd., Bahrain. The new vessel is the Grayflier, a 78-foot crewboat whose home port will be Dubai. It was built to Lloyd's
Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered the San Jose Island and the Breton Island, two identical supply vessels, to their owner, Arthur Levy Enterprises, Inc., New Orleans. Each vessel has an overall length of 185 feet, a 40-foot beam, a 14-foot draft, and a normal operating dr
Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered the new 195-foot offshore support vessel Highland Light to its owner, Offshore Logistics, Inc. of Lafayette, La. The Highland Light is the fourth in a series of large rig towing, anchor handling and supply vessels being built at Halter's
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Program Tidewater Marine Service, Inc. of New Orleans, La., has accepted delivery of the Sellers Tide, a new towing-supply vessel built by Halter Marine Services, Inc. at their Lockport, La., shipyard. The 194-foot by 40-foot by 17-foot offshore service vessel is powered by two EMD diesel engines
Halter Marine Launches 180-Foot Vessel For Martin Halter Marine Services, Inc., the largest builder of offshore support vessels in the world, has launched the offshore supply ship Ted Martin, being built for Martin Offshore Boats, Inc. of Golden Meadow, La. The com- pany operates vessels in
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COMPANY 3316 STUART DRIVE, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76110 Telephone: 817/923-8771 Halter Marine Delivers Large Supply Boat To George Engine Co. Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered a new 166-foot offshore supply vessel, Fay Hebert, to its owner, the George Engine Co. of Harvey
are contemplated for the other Stolt-Nielsen offices around the world. Halter Marine Starts Construction On Ferry For Service In Alaska Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has begun con- struction of a fast 150-passenger touring ferry for use between Juneau and Skagway, Alaska.
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, executive vice president, Acadian Marine; Prieur Leary, president, Acadian Marine, and Joseph H. LeBlanc Jr., executive vice president, Halter Marine Services. United States Lines Names Capt. Yarborough Assistant Marine Supt. Capt. Edwin K. Yarborough has been named assistant marine su- perinten
specifications. hi 1 We can modify them for any type of ocean operation you have. We can build the offshore support ship you need. Ask us. Halter Marine Services, Inc. Box 29266, New Orleans, La. 70189 U.S.A. Dept. MRTel: 504/254-1222 International Telex—.6821246 Domestic Telex-58-4200 Cable: HALMAR
130-per- cent motor base rpm) and let the reduced speed/shaft rpm situa- tion encountered under towing conditions take care of itself." Halter Marine Services stated that with SCR controlled propul- sion, the tug/supply vessel now being built for Acadian Marine as the Mariner-Class will go
the horsepower or power supply to other ship's sys- tems and needs." Harry O'Brien, marine elec- trical consultant, worked with Halter Marine Services to de- velop the SCR system for its ap- plication in these offshore tug/ supply vessels. A brief description of the sys- tem detailed
ves- sels utilizing the SCR system for propulsion will soon be under construction for Acadian Marine Service, Inc., New Orleans, La., at Halter Marine Services. The announcement of this new concept in marine propulsion was made at a press conference in New Orleans by Harold P. Halter, president
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tow- ing winch. Named after Capt. W.D. Haden, founder of Bay-Houston Towing Company, the powerful tug was designed and will be built by Halter Marine Services of New Orleans, La. The other three tugs of 95-foot overall length and designed for harbor work will carry the family names of Barbara
tanker demand forecasts, con- struction contracts showed an even sharper decline in 1976 than they did the previous year. Tank- Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered the San Jose Island and the Breton Island, two identical sup- ply vessels, to their owner, Ar- thur
Halter Marine Announces Corporate Name Change Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has announced the changing of its name to Halter Marine, Inc., effective July 3, 1978. Harold P. Halter, chairman, said the change was dictated by Halter's expansion from its tra- ditional
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Halter Marine Names A.J. Rizzo Director Of Public Relations Halter Marine Services, Inc., New Orleans, La., has established an Office of Advertising & Pub- lishing Relations, and named A.J. Rizzo director. In making the announcement, Harold P. Halter, president, Hal- ter Marine Services
on trials prior to being accepted by the owner. A new offshore crewboat, eighth in a series built for the same owner, has been delivered by Halter Marine Services, Inc., Chalmette (La.) Division, to Gray Mackenzie and Com- pany, Ltd., Bahrain. The new vessel is the Grayflier, a 78-foot crewboat
, Conn. 06340 General Dynamics, Quincy Division, Quincy, Mass. 02169 Glacier Metal Co., Ltd., Alperton, Wembley, Middlesex Hao 1HD, England Halter Marine Services, Inc., Route 6, Box 287H, New Orleans, La. 70126 Havre de Grace, Havre de Grace, Md. Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh
, Conn. 06340 General Dynamics, Quincy Division, Quincy, Mass. 02169 Glacier Metal Co., Ltd., Alperton, Wembley, Middlesex Hao 1HD, England Halter Marine Services, Inc., Route 6, Box 287H, New Orleans, La. 70126 Havre de Grace, Havre de Grace, Md. Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh
, Conn. 06340 General Dynamics, Quincy Division, Quincy, Mass. 02169 Glacier Metal Co., Ltd., Alperton, Wembley, Middlesex Hao 1 HD, England Halter Marine Services, Inc., Route 6, Box 287H, New Orleans, La. 70126 Havre de Grace, Havre de Grace, Md. Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh
, Conn. 06340 General Dynamics, Quincy Division, Quincy, Mass. 02169 Glacier Metal Co., Ltd., Alperton, Wembley, Middlesex Hao 1HD, England Halter Marine Services, Inc., Route 6, Box 287H, New Orleans, La. 70126 Havre de Grace, Havre de Grace, Md. Hillman Barge & Construction Co., Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh