Maritime Reporter, April, 1991

<BODY> <div> OTC '91 (continued) Mobil Oil Corp. in New Orleans, will discuss the unique exploration and production challenges of the Gulf of Mexico's Mobile Bay Region in his address, "Mobile Bay: An Extraor- dinary Challenge." Rear Adm. James M. Loy of the U.S. Coast Guard will examine the various tools used in oil spill con- tainment and clean-up operations in the aftermath of the June 9,1990, Gulf of Mexico incident in his lunch- eon address, "The Mega Borg Inci- dent." On Wednesday, Jerry Dees, vice president of exploration for Arco Alaska, Inc., in Anchorage, will address the challenges and opportu- nities that exist in the largely unex- plored high arctic offshore basins at the luncheon entitled, "Offshore Arctic Potential." Steve Clifford of the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston will discuss evidence both for and against global warming caused by human activity in his address on "The Greenhouse Effect." A panel of industry executives representing both drilling contrac- tors and operators will discuss the design and operational challenges of drilling in water depths of 10,000 feet and deeper at the luncheon on "The Challenges of Ultra Deepwa- ter Drilling." And finally, Otto R. Harrison, Alaska operations general manager for Exxon Company USA, in An- chorage, will present his company's perspective on the Exxon Valdez tanker accident that occurred in Prince William Sound on March 24, 1989, in a luncheon address, "Val- dez Revisited—The Rest of the Story." Mr. Harrison will assess the clean-up operations of the re- sulting oil spill as well as share the findings of scientific studies on what lasting effects, if any, the oil spill will have on the region. He will also discuss lessons learned in the after- math of the incident and assess technologies developed to aid clean operations. Eleven prominent engineering and scientific organizations, with worldwide membership of more than 700,000 people, sponsor the techni- cal conference and exhibition each year in Houston. The Society of Petroleum Engineers, Inc., manages the event for the other OTC sponsor- ing organizations. For further information of the technical program and conference exhibition, contact OTC Headquar- ters, P.O. Box 833868, Richardson, Texas 75083-3868; telephone: (214) 669-0135. Conference Schedule At A Glance Monday, May 6 Registration 8 a.m4:30 p.m. Exhibition 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Technical Sessions 9 a.m.-Noon 2-5 p.m. Topical Luncheons 12:15-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Registration 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. Exhibition 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Technical Sessions 9 a.m.-Noon 2-5 p.m. Topical Luncheons 12:15-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Registration 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. Exhibition 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Technical Sessions 9 a.m.-Noon 2-5 p.m. Topical Luncheons 12:15-1:45 p.m. Thursday, May 9 Registration 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibition 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Technical Sessions 9 a.m.-Noon Circle 278 on Reader Service Card •>• You Name the Need. "If it's Crosby, It's Quality. P0. Box 3128 Hilsa, 0K 74101 U.SA See us at OTC '91—Booth #3449 Crosby manufactures the widest line of construction blocks in the world. But sometimes even that isn't good enough. That's when Crosby custom engineering comes in. Crosby can custom design a block to match any lifting or pulling application to exact specifications. Just as important, we have a proven record of completing such projects on time and on budget. Our engineers utilize the most advanced CAD CAM technology, plus top quality materials and manufacturing processes. In addition, you get quality assurance that is unmatched in the industry — the same quality that goes into every Crosby forged fitting and block we manufacture. Call on Crosby for your complete construction block and forged fitting needs. If we don't stock the product you need, we're the best source to custom engineer it. For standard catalog products continue to call us at 1 -800-772-1500 For special design blocks & sheaves call our new -777-1555 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>