Gulf News


Harvey Gulf Expands into Mexico

Oct 10, 2014

Harvey Gulf, a strong driver in the U.S. OSV market and a true leader in the incorporation of LNG-as-fuel in marine vessels, announced that it establishing Harvey Gulf International Marine de Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V.    Recently approved changes…

Gulf Keystone Founder Stands Down

Jul 17, 2014

The founder of Kurdistan-focused oil company Gulf Keystone, Todd Kozel, has stepped down from the its board, the company said at its annual general meeting on Thursday, giving in to shareholder pressure.Gulf Keystone also announced that…

Signet Buys Harvey Gulf's Towing Division

May 16, 2014

Harvey Gulf International Marine has sold its towing division to Signet Maritime Corporation.Through the deal, Signet will acquire eight offshore towing vessels (OTVs) ranging in size from 75 to 153 metric tons bollard pull. The sale will encompass all Harvey OTVs…

Lockheed Martin's First Marine LNG Tank Goes to Harvey Gulf

Apr 18, 2014

Lockheed Martin notifies that its first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tank has transitioned from the assembly line to the shipyard for integration with the Wärtsilä LNG propulsion system, and it will be installed in Harvey Gulf’s LNG powered offshore…

A New Standard in Marine Communications

Apr 16, 2014

KVH provides and Harvey Gulf employs possibly the most sophisticated on-board SATCOM and related service package on the water. That’s no accident.    If quality service, high tech hardware and quality personnel are the common bonds shared…

Panama Canal Expansion Should Slice US Grain Freight Rate

Dec 11, 2013

Upon completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal, the cost to transport grain from the U.S. corn belt to Asia will drop by an estimated 12%, thus increasing the cost competitiveness of the U.S. as a grain exporter to Asia, Rabobank forecasts…

BOEM Proposes Eastern Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale

Dec 04, 2013

As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced that it will hold Gulf of Mexico Eastern Planning…

EBDG Persues New Orleans Operations

Nov 18, 2013

In response to increased demand for maritime services in the region, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG),a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, is currently expanding its Gulf Coast operations to accommodate a staff of 20 by 2014.   “We're seeking naval architects…

Harvey Gulf to Build America’s First LNG Bunkering Facilities

Jun 10, 2013

Harvey Gulf International Marine CEO, Shane Guidry, announced that Harvey Gulf has secured plans to construct and operate the first LNG marine fueling facility in the United States, to be located at its vessel facility in Port Fourchon, La.…

Gulf Coast Shipyard Group Investment by Littlejohn

May 28, 2013

Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, has made an equity investment in Gulf Coast Shipyard Group, Inc.Gulf Coast Shipyard Group, is a manufacturer of a variety of ocean-going and inland marine vessels for…

MTU Engines First Choice for Emirates Boatbuilder

Mar 06, 2013

MTU distributor Al Masaood and Arabian yacht builder Gulf Craft sign preferred partner agreement.Under the agreement, the Arabian shipyard Gulf Craft will soon offer MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines in its Majesty Yachts as its primary engine option…

GoM Energy Workers Testify Need of Offshore Lease Sales

Mar 05, 2013

Two members of the Gulf Economic Survival Team testified at a U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources Oversight hearing.Two members of the Gulf Economic Survival Team – Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and Cory Kief…

Harvey Gulf Taps Carroll to Oversee New Construction

Feb 15, 2013

New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC is pleased to announce that Mike Carroll will be joining the organization in March in the position of Sr. Vice President of New Construction and Special Projects based in Houston…

Second Aframax Tanker Delivered to Gulf Energy Maritime

Feb 10, 2013

Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) continues to expand its fleet, with the delivery of Gulf Valour, its second Aframax vessel. After two months since the delivery of Gulf Vision, its first Aframax vessel, GEM received Gulf Valour, which was also built by Samsung Heavy Industries…

Vindeola Joins Global Diving & Salvage, Inc.

Feb 01, 2013

New Addition to the Gulf Coast Region. Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. announces the hiring of Jose’ Vindeola, joining the Gulf Coast Region in the Business Development / Technical Support position. Mr. Vindeola will be essential in providing…

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