Albert L Bossier Jr
-
- Albert L. Bossier Jr. Named 1989 Nimitz Award Winner Maritime Reporter, May 1989 #40
Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Avondale Industries, Inc., has been chosen to receive the 1989 Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award given by the Navy League of the United States, a 70,000-member civilian organization dedicated to America's maintaining a strong and viable maritime defense through the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and merchant marine.
In announcing the selection, Jack H. Morse, national president of the Navy League, stated: "Mr.
Bossier's dynamic leadership, personal commitment, and unyielding dedication to both professional and community excellence during his 32 years with Avondale Industries exemplify the very principles on which this nation was founded." Mr. Bossier is the ninth recipient of the Nimitz Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to U.S. maritime strength and national security.
Under Mr. Bossier's leadership, Avondale Industries has pioneered innovative technological advances— such as modular ship assembly— and implemented modernization and cost control programs which have made it possible for military ships and boats to be built at reasonable cost.
-
- Avondale Boat Division Licensed To Construct High-Speed Hovercraft Maritime Reporter, Mar 1991 #33
Coast Guard. The craft is designed for high reliability, with a rugged welded hull structure, a simple transmission and air-cooled diesel engines. Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Avondale, said, "The signing of this agreement is in line with our strategy to expand our
-
- Avondale Awarded $319-Million Contract To Build Three Oilers Maritime Reporter, May 1989 #37
will have a displacement of 40,700 tons, length of 677-1/2 feet, and beam of 97-1/2 feet. According to Avondale chairman and chief executive officer Albert L Bossier Jr., with the inclusion of the latest award, the firm has been contracted to build a total of 16 T-AOs since 1982, amounting to $1.9-billion
-
- Avondale To Acquire New $50-Million Drydock For Ship Repair Work Maritime Reporter, Mar 15, 1981 #20
500 workers. It will be about 650 feet long and 150 feet wide, with a lifting capacity of 23,000 tons, and can be expanded if desired. Albert A. Bossier Jr., Avondale's president, stated that there is substantial business for the new drydock, and that he expects it to be fully utilized
-
- Ogden Completes Sale Of Avondale Industries Common Stock Maritime Reporter, Nov 1985 #80
dividend. William F. Connell, formerly an Ogden executive vice president, will be chairman and chief executive officer of Avondale Industries. Albert L. Bossier Jr., formerly president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., will continue as president of the Avondale division and will assume additional
-
- Avondale Christens The Oxy Grower Maritime Reporter, Oct 1981 #28
Petroleum Corporation for planning and new business, was principal speaker. Other principals involved in the Oxy Grower christening included Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., who presided over the ceremony; Miss Michelle Tierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Tierce
-
- First Of Two For Waterman -S/S Benjamin Harrison- Christened At Avondale Maritime Reporter, Feb 15, 1980 #12
was attended by her mother, Mrs. Cornelius S. Walsh, who served as matron of honor. Principals of the S/S Benjamin Harrison christening ceremony were Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., who presided over the ceremony; the Honorable Thomas F. Moakley Commissioner, Federal Maritime C
-
- $23-Million Navy Contract Awarded Avondale To Enlarge Auxiliary Oiler Maritime Reporter, Dec 1989 #33
for two additional vessels in fiscal 1989 and one in fiscal 1990. The Navy previously exercised the option for the two vessels for fiscal 1989. Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and CEO, stated that the exercise of this option increases the contract value from $97 million to $120 million. The contract
-
- OSHA Gives Avondale Its Highest Safety Award Maritime Reporter, Apr 1989 #78
accompanied by Zoltan Bagdy, Federal and State Operations, Voluntary Protection Program, Washington. Accepting the award on behalf of Avondale was Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, who praised Avondale employees for the dedication to safe work practices. Mr. Bossier said:
-
- Avondale Shipyards Christens USS Tortuga (LSD-46) For Navy Maritime Reporter, Feb 1989 #46
sponsor was Mrs. Rosemary Parker Schoultz, wife of retired Vice Adm. Robert F. Schoultz, U.S. Navy. Other dignitaries at the ceremonies included Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and chief operating officer, Avondale Industries, Inc., and the Honorable Everett Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy
-
- Avondale Christens U.S. Navy Fleet Oiler, USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) Maritime Reporter, Feb 1989 #48
principal speaker at the event was Representative Lindy Boggs, D-La., a longtime supporter of maritime interests. Other christening participants were: Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman and CEO, Avondale Industries, Inc., Capt. E. L. Gibson, USN, Commander, Fast Sealift Squadron One; Vice Adm. Peter M. Hekman
-
- Shipbuilders Council Elects Board Members Maritime Reporter, May 1988 #22
, was elected vice chairman. Both will serve a one-year term. In addition to Mr. Mellor and Mr. Harvie, others elected to the executive committee were: Albert L. Bossier Jr., Avondale Industries, Inc., Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Arthur E. Engel, Southwest Marine, Inc.; William E.
-
)
December 15, 1978 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 34and compo- Principals at the christening of the El Paso Savannah included, from left to right: Howard Boyd, chairman of the board, The El Paso Company; Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc.; Miss Rhonda Rousakis, sponsor, and the Honorable John P. Rousakis, Mayor of the City of
-
)
February 15, 1980 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 10by her mother, Mrs. Cornelius S. Walsh, who served as matron of honor. Principals of the S/S Benjamin Harrison christening ceremony were Albert L. Bossier Jr., pres- ident of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., who presided over the ceremony; the Honorable Thomas F. Moak- ley, Commissioner, Federal
-
)
June 15, 1980 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 36who is Dep- uty Chief of Naval Operations (Submarine Warfare), served as sponsor of the ship. Other prin- cipals at the christening ceremony were Albert L. Bossier Jr., pres- ident of Avondale Shipyards, who presided at the ceremony and de- livered the welcome address; Vice Adm. Charles H. Griffiths
-
)
January 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 56operating costs and is more maneuverable than conventional vessels. Other principals involved in the Oxy Trader christening ceremony included Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., who presided over the cere- mony, and Mr. Dorgan, who de- livered the principal address
-
)
March 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 18500 workers. It will be about 650 feet long and 150 feet wide, with a lifting ca- pacity of 23,000 tons, and can be expanded if desired. Albert A. Bossier Jr., Avon- dale's president, stated that there is substantial business for the new drydock, and that he expects Collision Avoidance
-
)
June 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 8Julia Ann Spark- man, daughter of Senator and Mrs. John Sparkman of Alabama. Other principals involved in the christening ceremony included: Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale, who presided at the ceremony; Samuel Nemirow, as- sistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs
-
)
August 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 38officer of Diamond Shamrock Corporation, served as sponsor of the Ogden Dynachem. Principals of the M/V Ogden Dynachem christening ceremony were Albert L. Bossier Jr., presi- dent of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., presiding over the ceremony; and William H. Bricker, chairman and chief executive officer
-
)
October 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 24Shephard; Mrs. John Culhane, sponsor of the Oxy Grower; John Culhane, vice president-planning and business development of Occi- dental Petroleum; and Albert L. Bossier Jr., president and chief operating officer of Avondale Shipyards, Inc. port construction trends in de- veloping nations. According
-
)
December 15, 1981 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 18Cargo Gear .... Cranes of Houston Cathodic Protection Engelhard Industries Principals of the Stuyvesant christening were, left to right: Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Shipyards, Inc.; Congressman John B. Breaux, Louisiana; P. van Lunteren, Royal Boskalis Westminster; William
-
)
March 1991 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 13Schroll Simpson, sponsor; Miss Susan Lorna Simpson, maid of honor; the Honorable Alan K. Simpson. U.S. Senator, State of Wyoming, principal speaker; Albert L. Bossier Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of Avondale Industries; and Miss Tiffaney Marie Chiasson, flower girl. freight
-
)
July 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 73already begun and delivery of the first ship is expected in 2002 with the delivery of the last of the twelve vessels not expected until 2008" said Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of Avondale Industries, Inc. Weeks Marine Acquires Gulf Coast Trailing Weeks Marine, Inc. has
-
)
November 1985 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 111materials, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Company; Capt. Paul D. Hurst, USN, Supervisor of Shipbuilding-New Orleans; Mrs. William N. Small, sponsor; Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale; flower girl Staci Ann Bolden; Hon. Jennings Randolph, retired U.S. Senator from West Virginia; Rep. Lindy
-
)
January 1995 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4in order to help sustain the unique defense capabilities their shipyards and skilled work- ers possess. ASA elected officers for 1995 include: Albert L. Bossier, Jr., CEO of Avondale; Duane D. "Buzz" Fitzgerald, CEO of Bath Iron Works; Jerry St. Pe, CEO of Ingalls Shipbuilding; W.R. "Pat" Phillips
-
)
February 1999 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 20in the form of higher returns for shareholders, enhanced value for our customers, and increased long term opportu- nities for employees." Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Avondale, said: "This merger is about build- ing a stronger combined company. Avondale's experience in
-
)
March 1995 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 67be the first U.S. flag product carriers constructed in the United States in eight years and will provide environmentally safe oil transportation. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., chairman and CEO, stated, "We are pleased to be part of this first OPA 90 domestic product carrier program and March, 1995 are
-
)
March 1995 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 65be the first U.S. flag product carriers constructed in the United States in eight years and will provide environmentally safe oil transportation. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., chairman and CEO, stated, "We are pleased to be part of this first OPA 90 domestic product carrier program and Oriana Begins
-
)
January 6, 1995 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4in order to help sustain the unique defense capabilities their shipyards and skilled work- ers possess. ASA elected officers for 1995 include: Albert L. Bossier, Jr., CEO of Avondale; Duane D. "Buzz" Fitzgerald, CEO of Bath Iron Works; Jerry St. Pe, CEO of Ingalls Shipbuilding; W.R. "Pat" Phillips
-
)
July 1994 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 9SA (AESA) have entered into a cooperative agreement to exchange commercial ship designs, market analysis and ship production technology. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Avon- dale's chairman and CEO, said the agreement was a significant step toward Avondale's goal of acquiring commercial shipbuilding
-
)
October 1993 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 26vehicles to any area of potential conflict. The first ship is scheduled for delivery in 1997, and the sixth for delivery in the year 2001. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Avondale's chairman, president & CEO, said, "With the award of the Sealift contract, we now expect to be able to stabilize
-
)
April 1993 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 58have been performing with distinction in the Navy over the past several years, playing key roles with the Atlantic and Pacific fleets world- wide. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., chairman, president and CEO, Avondale Indus- tries ., Inc., welcomed all distinguished guests and attendees. The sponsor of
-
)
July 1990 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 13ship operating today, and if constructed in the U.S., would be the first major passenger ship built by a U.S. yard in more than 30 years. Albert L. Bossier Jr., chair- man and chief executive officer of Avondale, said: "Avondale is pleased to be included as part of the team working to
-
)
December 1989 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 31vessels in fiscal 1989 and one in fiscal 1990. The Navy previously exercised the option for the two vessels for fiscal 1989. December, 1989 Albert L. Bossier Jr., chair- man and CEO, stated that the exer- cise of this option increases the con- tract value from $97 million to $120 million
-
)
December 1989 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 31
vessels in fiscal 1989 and one in fiscal 1990. The Navy previously exercised the option for the two vessels for fiscal 1989. December, 1989 Albert L. Bossier Jr., chair- man and CEO, stated that the exer- cise of this option increases the con- tract value from $97 million to $120 million
-
)
June 1989 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 26re- ceived a $319-million contract to construct three T-AO-187 Class fleet oilers. According to Avondale chairman and chief executive officer Albert L. Bossier Jr., with the inclusion of the latest award, the yard has been contracted to build a total of 16 Henry J. Kaiser Class oil- ers since