Marine Log - July 2008 - (Page G20)

GULF COAST HEADLINER Bollinger delivers the second of two 35,000 bbl tank barges Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C., (BMF), Amelia, La., delivered the second of two double hull, 35,000 bbl oil tank barge units to Bouchard Ocean Services, Melville, N.Y. The B. No. 233 was built to meet the requirements of OPA’ 90. Measuring 300 ft long with a 64 ft beam and a depth of 21 ft the barge can accomodate four and is classed ABS, +A1 Oil Tank Barge Manned Oceans. BMF delivered the first of the series, the B. No. 231 last July and is currently building the B. No. 262 and the B. No. 264, 60,000 bbl OPA’90 tank barges that are expected to be delivered during the first quarter of 2009 and first quarter of 2010. In addition, Bollinger will also deliver the B. No. 260, a 60,000 bbl OPA’ 90 tank barge later this year and the B. No. 284, 80,000 bbl OPA’ 90 tank barge during the second quarter of 2009 from the Bollinger Gretna facil- DON’T TAKE A RISK insure with FISK! • Commercial Watercraft • Workers Compensation: USL&H and MEL/Jones Act • Worldwide Package Policies • Excess Liability/Umbrellas • General Liability/Ship Repair • Contractor’s Equipment Coverage: Waterborne & Submerged • Full Range of Employee Benefits: Life, Health, Disability, Dental, Vision & More ity for Bouchard. Executive vice president of Bolliinger Shipyards, Inc., Ben Bordelon said “Bollinger’s success with new building and repair projects for Bouchard is directly attributed to Bouchard’s confidence in Bollinger and our skilled workforce.” Lufkin receives “Best in Houston” award The U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) has selected Lufkin Industries, Inc., Lufkin, Tex., as the recipient of the “2008 Best of Houston Award” in the Gears and Gear Cutting category. “It is an honor to receive this award,” said Terry Orr, Vice President of the Power Transmission Division of Lufkin. “This recognition is a testimony to the abilities, skills and professionalism of the men and women throughout our division.” He went on to say “we will continue to do our best to provide our customers with the best equipment that we can possibly produce.” The USLBA, based in Washington D.C., recognizes the best of local business in communities. Winners of the 2008 Awards were determind based on their quality of work. USLBA acquired information from both internal and third parties regarding the companies. John W. Fisk Company Insurance 4833 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Toll free: 888.486.5411 Phone: 504.486.5411 Fax: 504.482.1475 Since 1952 www.jwfisk.com G20 MARINE LOG JULY 2008 www.marinelog.com http://www.jwfisk.com http://www.jwfisk.com http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - July 2008

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