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Frank’s International, Inc.
Welcome to
Frank’s International
Volume 3, Issue 2
Editor/Coordinator
Mary C. Linden
Direct
Corporate Headquarters
Frank’s International, Inc.
11700 Old Katy Rd., Ste. 300
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 966-7300
Fax:
(281) 558-0568
Antelope Oil Tool &
Manufacturing Co., Inc.
912 Hood St.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Phone: (940) 325-8989
Fax:
(940) 325-8999
Frank’s International Direct features the
capabilities and services of Frank’s
International, Inc.’s, companies while
emphasizing its uncompromising commitment to safety and excellence.
Directed to domestic and international
drilling contractors, integrated service
companies, and oil-company drilling
departments, this magazine seeks to
distinguish Frank’s throughout the
worldwide energy service industry.
T
he ultra deepwater market is truly our industry’s new frontier. Important
projects continue to expand worldwide, and we’re pleased that Frank’s
International, Inc., is playing a key role in developing the necessary technology to make these operations easier, safer, and more economical.
BP’s new generation of projects in the Gulf is highlighted in our main article
“Frank’s Helps BP Achieve Holstein’s Goals.” In “News from the Continents,”
we report on the progress of Kizomba B off Angola and share the development
of a new tool for the “Intelligent Well Completion” for ExxonMobil on the
Global Santa Fe–Galaxy II Rig offshore Nova Scotia near Sable Island.
With this issue, we also want to show our appreciation for nine employees in our
Asia operations who have served our company and customers faithfully for 20 or
more years. Their dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated. Bravo to each!
Regards,
Keith Mosing
Chairman & CEO
Frank’s International, Inc.
www.franksinternational.com
On the cover:
Frank’s fabricated 1,150 riser joints for 15
strings at its Port of Iberia facility for BP
Holstein, an oil and natural gas development in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Inside this issue…
Frank’s Helps BP Achieve Holstein’s Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
News from the Continents
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Keith and Alice Mosing Honored for Generosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Subcontractor and Vendor Directory
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Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc., and Frank’s International, Inc., both find their roots in the entrepreneurial
spirit and dedication of Mr. Frank Mosing. While each is a separate and independent company, the two organizations
cooperate (formally and informally) to meet the challenges of a worldwide oil industry.
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Energy. Creativity. Perseverance.
For years The Dwight Andrus Companies
have worked in partnership with the leaders
in this industry.
Innovative solutions to challenges.
Hard Work, Sweat Equity, Creativity, and
Honesty. Sharing the Same Goals of Success.
Thanking the Oil Industry for allowing us the
opportunity to grow with you.
We’re proud to share these important
attributes with successful oilfield businesses.
“Sharing Life’s Risks So You Can Enjoy Life’s Rewards.”
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Article originally published by E&P, Hart Energy
Publishing LLP.
Frank’s
Helps BP
Achieve
Holstein’s
Goals
Aerial view of Frank’s Port of Iberia facility
irst-class riser fabrication, an unprecedented
riser-installation record, superior automated
equipment for tubular installation, and
unparalleled deepwater experience are the primary
reasons that Frank’s Casing Crew & Rental Tools,
Inc., was selected as a team member for the BP
Holstein project.
F
testing to meet DnV Class C and Class E requirements for level I and level II joints, fabrication of
connectors to pipe as well as pipe to pipe, video
probe inspection of root bead, nondestructive
testing of every weld (including MUT, MPI, and
RT), automated OD/ID grinding for level C welds,
and TSA coating.
Superior Riser Fabrication Systems
Increase Efficiency
Later added to Frank’s work scope was the installation of strakes on approximately 350 riser joints.
For this project, pipe and connector material were
API 5L X-80 and A 707, respectively.
Frank’s, the leading fabricator of top tensioned
production risers for deepwater SPAR and TLP
projects, was awarded the task of fabricating up to
63-foot-long, 147⁄8-inch production risers for
Holstein in early 2002.
For Holstein, a total of 1,150 riser joints for
15 strings were fabricated at Frank’s waterfront
riser fabrication facility at the Port of Iberia in
New Iberia, Louisiana. An extensive amount of
planning went into all aspects of Frank’s scope
of work prior to the start of production. This
reduced production delays by ensuring all parties
involved clearly identified and understood the
interface issues.
Work Meets Demanding Standards
Frank’s scope of work on Holstein included qualifying welding procedures to meet stringent CTOD
requirements in the weld metal and HAZ, fatigue
“BP Holstein was an outstanding
project for Frank’s. We have installed every
string of pipe, starting with the predrill
[pre-SPAR] work on the Ocean Victory
through outer and inner risers, tiebacks, liners, and completions on the SPAR.”
— Bill Bruce, FCC Sales Rep
and BP Account Manager
Welding of production risers is driven primarily by
fatigue and fracture toughness. Frank’s addressed
these two challenging technical issues by using
automated fit-up and welding systems. Alignment
during fit-up was performed using an automated
internal alignment line-up clamp. This eliminated
axial misalignment and limited radial misalignment
to pipe ovality.
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No tack welds were utilized during fit-up or root
pass welding. Heat input during welding was kept
constant, since welding parameters were locked
out and could not be changed by the welder during production welding. In addition, an advanced
pipe handling system was utilized to maintain precise and real-time control of pipe rotational speed
during welding.
The utilization of these systems played a key
role in significantly reducing operator error and
ensuring weld consistency. As a result, Frank’s
was able to maintain high productivity and a very
low weld repair rate while meeting the stringent
quality requirements for Holstein.
Since 1992, Frank’s has built top tensioned production risers for all five Shell TLP’s in the GOM
and, most recently, has fabricated production riser
joints for El Paso’s Prince and Anadarko’s Marco
Polo projects.
Frank’s Automation Saves Rig Time,
Enhances Safety
s Frank’s 14-inch Automated Tong System in a Varco AR5000 Casing Roughneck Carriage
t Frank’s placed 1,150 risers in bolsters to prepare them for shipment to BP Holstein.
For Holstein, Frank’s automated equipment
allowed BP to realize its goals of high efficiency
and minimal exposure to accidents. By reducing
the amount of time spent changing out equipment, Frank’s helped BP to save rig time and
increase efficiency. In addition, Frank’s automated
equipment lowered the potential for accidents by
reducing the number of personnel needed on the
rig floor.
To enhance project efficiency, Frank’s strategically
selected its Collar Load Support System (CLS) with
hydraulic elevator and load transfer sleeves as the
handling equipment system for the production riser
batch set. Frank’s also engineered a Drill Pipe Load
Transfer Adaptor (DPLTA) that saved rig time by
eliminating the need to swap out the elevator.
When it came time to space out the production
riser at the base of the SPAR, several DPLTAs
were utilized on top of the rig’s drill pipe stands,
matching the profile of the riser connector. Rig
time was further saved on the Holstein project
through the use of Frank’s unique Landing Table,
eliminating the need for the table’s removal from
the well center.
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As a result of Frank’s superior equipment and
experienced personnel, BP reported that their production riser installation batch set was completed
15 days ahead of schedule with less than 1 percent
rejection rate on make-ups.
During the casing and completion running process,
Frank’s engineered and fabricated an automation
cassette that interfaced with the rig’s Varco AR5000 iron roughneck.
Frank’s New Riser
Fabrication Plant
The BP Holstein production risers were fabricated in Frank’s new state-of-the-art Port of
Iberia facility in New Iberia, Louisiana.
“We have 80 acres with nearly 5,000 feet of
waterfront property along the commercial
canal that enters the port from the Gulf of
Mexico,” says Kumar Mallenahalla, Business
Unit Manager, Deepwater Fabrication.
And the location offers more than a great
view. According to Mallenahalla, “This location is ideal for providing savings to our
domestic and international customers, since
pipe can be unloaded from a barge or workboat, perform the necessary fabrication, and
then reload the final product without any
associated trucking costs!”
The Port of Iberia facility was designed specially for riser fabrication and contains three
bays for performing various activities such as
fabrication, pipe beveling, double jointing,
and welding.
In addition to BP Holstein, this facility was
also used for other deepwater projects,
including Anadarko Marco Polo and
ExxonMobil Kizomba A.
s The BP Holstein risers were manufactured and shipped from Frank’s stateof-the-art facility in New Iberia, Louisiana, which was designed specially for
riser fabrication.
In keeping with its commitment to provide
equipment that promotes efficiency and job safety,
Frank’s interfaced its Stab-Rite automated pipe
positioning system to install casing and tubing
for Holstein.
The hydraulically operated Stab-Rite system enhances
rig safety by eliminating the need for a stabber in
the rig derrick during pipe alignment. For Holstein,
the Stab-Rite system interfaced with the rig’s Varco
PRS-8 pipe handling and zone management system. n
Two different tongs, Frank’s Casing Tong and
Fluid GripTM Tong automation system, eliminated
the need for personnel around the well bore during
casing operations and significantly reduced the
number required during completion operations.
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News
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CANADA
“Intelligent Well Completion”
a Success
Submitted by Gordon Robb, General Manager, FI Canada
FI Canada successfully completed the first run
of a Frank’s RS750C Spider and Elevator system,
complete with Safety Interlock features. This was
performed for ExxonMobil on the Global Santa
Fe–Galaxy II Rig offshore Nova Scotia near
Sable Island.
Casing design and specialized tools required for the
“Intelligent Well Completion” dictated the need for
the 750-ton tool capacity and slip coverage. Safety
features of the RS750C System were an ideal application for ExxonMobil and the following South
Venture 3 Completion Program.
“We were fortunate to be in a position to showcase
yet another example of Frank’s ingenuity,” says
Stuart Haland, Dartmouth Operations Manager.
“With strong technical and operational support
from both Houston and Lafayette, the premiere
casing run went smoothly and was well received
by the customer.” n
Frank’s RS750C Spider and Elevator System
WEST AFRICA
Kizomba B Off to a Good Start
in Angola
The first seven completion risers and the first two
upper completions on Kizomba B are now complete, according to Guy Hustinx, Europe/West
Africa Manager for Frank’s International, Inc.
“ExxonMobil commended Frank’s on the proactive
design improvements made to the equipment, the
timely mobilization, and the execution of this startup,” says Hustinx. Kizomba B is the second of
two dry-tree Tension Leg Platforms off the coast of
Angola. The plan is for 36 wells in depths to 5,400
feet, with production expected early next year. n
A True “American Dream”
To many of us, the concept of
“the American Dream” has
appeal but may be closer to
myth than reality. However, this
is not so for Frank’s International, Inc.’s Franklin Anuta.
In 1999, after completing his
Franklin Anuta
bachelor’s degree in accounting
from the University of Ife, Nigeria, he came to the
United States. Franklin left behind his family and
chose Houston, Texas, to continue his studies with
the goal of achieving a CPA certification. He went
to school, studied, and worked very hard to support himself and his faraway family. We were all so
proud when Franklin passed the May 2002 CPA
exam at first sitting.
During his studies, Franklin worked for the property management company of our current office
building. Every morning, Keith Mosing, Frank’s
Chairman and CEO, made a special point to greet
Franklin in his native language. Each of us in the
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News
from the Continents
Houston office knew Franklin with fondness and
loved to see his beautiful smile. In March 2003, we
were all delighted when Keith asked him to join
Frank’s as an accountant.
Frank’s Takes First Place while
“Shooting Down Cancer”
Franklin became a U.S. citizen in August 2003. He
has been transferred by Frank’s to his homeland,
Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and he continues to play a
valuable role for the company in Internal Controls. n
On May 13, 2005, the University of Texas M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center’s annual fund-raising event,
“Shooting Down Cancer” sporting clay tournament,
raised a record $160,000 for the institution’s Proton
Therapy Center, due to open in January.
HOUSTON
22nd Annual Crawfish Boil
Brings in Record Donations
Submitted by Tim Riggs, FCC Sales Representative,
Houston, Texas
Guests enjoyed a great party and an authentic
Cajun experience at Frank’s International, Inc.’s
22nd Annual Crawfish Boil. More than 10,000
pounds of boiled crawfish were served. Jambalaya
was offered in addition to the “mud-bugs,” and
Frank’s took the overall best score with team members (left to right) Blake
Patton, Sierra Engineering; T. Kay Garret, R. Garret Consulting; Tim Riggs,
FFC; and Wiley Coffet, ConocoPhillips at Dubai.
More than 10,000 pounds of crawfish were boiled at this year’s
Crawfish Boil.
our guests remarked that this year’s smoked sausage
was the best they had ever tasted.
The weather was perfect, and we had a great turnout. The Joe Douglas Badon’s Swamp Fox Band
from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, kept the crowd
dancing and toes tapping. T-shirt sales were brisk
with Chuck Mooney’s (white) and Simon Flores’s
(green) cartoon designs featuring a “Support the
Troops” theme.
This year’s donations totaled an impressive
$38,500 — a record! The proceeds were given to
Mayde Creek Junior High School to continue its
Chuck Norris KickStart Program for the 20052006 school year (see article page 14). n
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More than 100 guests and participants attended the
event, as 15 teams with four shooters each were
judged on their accuracy in hitting 100 clay targets.
Shooters from 15 companies made up the teams, and
the overall best score went to Frank’s International,
Inc., with ExxonMobil coming in second.
Other categories for awards included “Top
Shooter,” which went to T. Kay Garrett of Frank’s,
who shot 95 out of 100 targets. Also, the Schlumberger team took home the prize in the “Best
Dressed” category for its Old West cowboys and
cowgirls attire. n
Welcoming a New Team Player
Brian D. Baird joined Frank’s International, Inc.,
in April 2005 as Vice President, General Counsel,
and Secretary. His legal background is broad based
with an emphasis on
mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance,
venture capital, technology, e-commerce, and
general corporate law.
Previously, Brian was
Vice President, General
Counsel, and Secretary of Houston-based
Pantellos Corporation. Earlier in his
career, he practiced law with the law
firms of Boyar & Miller and Jenkens
& Gilchrist. Brian received both his law
degree and his Bachelor of Business
Administration in Finance from the
University of Texas. n
Brian D. Baird
Department. Frank’s International, Inc.’s
hammer operation in Mexico is only two
years old, but there has been steady
growth in these services.
MEXICO
Hammer Technology
Proves Worth
“Setting conductor strings using hammer technology has provided substantial
savings for our customers,” reports
Andy Beals, Manager of S.A. Hammer
“A case in point,” says Beals, “utilizing
Frank’s Deeper Penetration Drive Shoe,
21 joints of 30-inch by 1-inch conductor were welded and driven in only
17 hours.”
The PEMEX well (Jujo 54 in
the State of Tabasco) is contracted to Halliburton. n
SCOTLAND
Direct Communications
Foster Creative Solutions
Too much organization is stifling creativity and productivity in the well-servicing
industry, argues Pat Sibille, Managing
Director, Frank’s International Scotland.
In the Press and Journal, a newspaper
in northern Scotland, he writes, “Too
many industry initiatives are focused
on processes and procedures, ignoring
the importance of the human element.
People are responsible for delivering the
mutual goals of safety, performance,
and technology.”
Joint completely welded with hammer positioned to drive conductor
Detroit
Diesel
Sibille recalls that there used to be direct
communications between the operations
personnel, such as drill floor and well
construction/operations, and the service
companies. This led to creative solutions that resulted in greater safety and
improved operations.
“Then it all changed into ‘asset groups,’
and the core competency of interaction
and execution was lost.”
Finally, Sibille quotes from the Well
Services Contractors Association mission
statement that “process provides structure; people deliver performance.” n
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–20Years of Service–
FAR EAST
Asia Pays Tribute to Employees
with 20 Years of Service
Submitted by Les Ellis, Operations Manager, Singapore
The strength of Frank’s International, Inc., lies in
its people. More than 2,000 workers worldwide
are working members of the Frank’s family. Their
dedication has given the company its long-standing
reputation for commitment to customer service,
dedication to advanced technology, exceptional
performance, unbeatable safety records, and outstanding teamwork. Here we salute employees in
Asia who have 20 years of service with Frank’s.
Rahmat Bin Hamzah, Regional
Workshop Supervisor, is the longest
serving employee in Frank’s International Singapore. Rahmat joined
the company August 1, 1981. With
his 24 years of experience maintaining and loading out equipment, he continues to be
an asset to the company.
Jim Delaney joined the company on
November 7, 1983, as a CAM
Technician and has worked all over
Southeast Asia. Jim has worked as
our Indonesian Country Manager
since 1987. He plays a key role in
the Asian management team.
Les Ellis started working for Frank’s
International Dubai in December
1984 as Sales Manager. He transferred to Aberdeen as Operations
Manager and then moved on to
Nigeria and Brunei, respectively, as
Country Manager. Today, Les is based in Singapore
and is the Operations Manager for the Far East.
Jamil “JJ” Bin Madin started working for Frank’s on January 20, 1984.
JJ is the backbone of operations,
especially when it comes to organizing visas and permits for Asian management and crews who visit and
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work in more than 14 Asian countries. He also plays
a major role in the QA/QC Department.
Erwin Herczeg joined Frank’s on
January 18, 1984. Erwin is highly
regarded as a perfectionist in his
work. He has held supervisory jobs
throughout Asia in his 21 years
of service.
Hiram Blackledge is the Regional Operations Coordinator. Hiram transferred
from Brunei in June 2004, where he
worked the last seven years as Operations Superintendent. Hiram has
served Frank’s in Asia for the last
20 years.
Jimmy Xu has accumulated more
than 20 years of service with Frank’s
since May 1985. Jimmy is currently
working in China as an Oilfield
Supervisor.
Mo Tusheng, based in Shekou, China,
joined Frank’s on October 1, 1985.
Resulting from Frank’s purchasing
Salverson Tubular Services HK Asia
in 1986, Mo was sent to the United
States and underwent 12 months
of company/equipment training in Lafayette,
Louisiana, as well as Houston and Alvin, Texas.
In 1989, Mo was made Area Manager of China.
Joseph Rau works for Frank’s
International Indonesia as a Senior
Casing Engineer. He has been a part
of Frank’s Indonesia since 1982. The
first 10 years were served with our
partner, PT Lekom Maras, and the
next 10 years were with PT Salaut Insani, our
current partner. Previously, Joseph gained valuable
oilfield experience working with Reading and Bates,
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K I C K S TA RT T R I B U T E D I N N E R
Keith and Alice
Mosing Honored
for Generosity
K
eith and Alice Mosing were
honored with the TEAM Spirit
Award at the 12th annual
KickStart Tennis and Golf Invitational
in Houston in April 2005 that benefits
the KickStart Karate Program. The
dinner event was held at the famous
Houston Warwick Hotel and was hosted
by Chuck and Gena Norris.
In attendance were former President
George Bush and former First Lady
Barbara Bush, longtime supporters of
the KickStart Foundation. Michael
Bolton made a surprise visit and entertained the guests with songs throughout
the evening.
The tribute honored the Mosings for
their continued and generous support of
the foundation. Frank’s International,
Inc., donated Keith and Alice Mosing (left) enjoyed the famous Houston Warwick Hotel with hosts Gena and Chuck Norris (right).
$38,500 to a
local school
(Mayde
Creek Junior
High) for its
KickStart
Karate program, which
helps build
strong moral
Frank’s has now donated more than
character
$150,000 to the KickStart Foundation.
and keeps
kids off the streets. The funds were
raised from Frank’s 22nd Annual
Crawfish Boil during the Offshore
Technology Conference in May 2005.
Over the past five years, Frank’s has
donated more than $150,000 to this
Former President George Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush (center), longtime supporters of the KickStart Foundation,
worthy cause.
enjoyed the festivities with Keith Mosing (left) and Chuck and Gena Norris (right).
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The KickStart Karate Program replaces
many missing elements of our students’
lives, including offering a role model,
a figure of authority, a chance to set
and reach goals, physical and mental
conditioning, and, very importantly,
a feeling of hope for the future and
belief in themselves. n
Building Strong Moral
Character in Our Youth
through Martial Arts
KickStart’s Mission: To change and save
children’s lives. Resiliency in children is
enhanced through the values and philosophies taught through the martial arts.
For more information on the program,
visit www.kick-start.org.
Chuck Norris mentored KickStart students,
who also performed at the event.
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KickStart’s Goals: To encourage students
to resolve conflict productively, avoid
participating in gangs, choose drug-free
lifestyles, and remain in high school
until graduation.
Martial arts training: serves simply as
the vehicle to instill the values and skills
necessary to combat the drug- and gangrelated peer pressures. The core philosophy of martial arts stresses the vital
importance of a healthy mind and body
necessary to lead a productive life.
3Frank’s 22nd Annual
Crawfish Boil set a
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$38,500 for Mayde
Creek Junior High
School’s KickStart
Program.
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ure, there’s plenty of rush when a 7-pound Great
Lakes northern pike snaps your fishing line taut.
But when a 150-pound blue marlin leaps above
the ocean waves off Florida’s Gulf Coast at the end of
your line, you’re likely to find yourself hooked as well,
to saltwater fishing.
From Texas to the Florida Keys, saltwater fishing along
the Gulf Coast is arguably the best way to mix heartstopping action with some of the most spectacular sport
fish on the planet.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Dennis Riendeau
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Catching a trophy fish in the backwaters
is typically a matter of casting a line
from a stationary boat, either with bait
or an artificial lure on the end. A stationary line with a baited hook can also
bring in the fish.
Deep Water
Hides Tough Adversaries
Saltwater anglers venturing into deep
water need heftier fishing gear, though
they often find heftier rewards. Trolling
is often the technique of choice, though
just about every other method from
casting to just dropping a line over the
side is practiced, too.
Albacore Tuna caught 100 miles offshore from Washington
Photo courtesy of Dr. Dennis Riendeau
Know Your Adversary
The open ocean isn’t the only place where saltwater fishermen ply their craft.
Newcomers will have to make a choice early on about where they’re heading: backwater fishing or deep-sea fishing. Saltwater game fish have plenty of places in backwaters to call home — and to frustrate even the savviest fisherman. Creeks, estuaries, bays, and barrier islands are all favored haunts. Ready to try your luck in a
backwater spot? It’s important to know what could end up on the end of
your line.
Snook are a familiar sight to saltwater fisherman, with the typical snook weighing
between 5 and 10 pounds. A 20-pound snook will earn any fisherman bragging
rights for the day, while the 40- to 50-pound snook is a rare treasure. Snook are
partial to cover, and they seek it out everywhere from the edges of mangroves and
pilings to seawalls and bridge supports.
Redfish nearly met their end in the Gulf after commercial fishing practically wiped
them out in the early 1980s. But a ban on redfish gave the species a chance to make
a major comeback, and they’ve regained a top spot on the list of most popular
game fish. A 5- to 10-pound redfish tends to seek out its favorite meals — shrimp,
crabs, and bait fish — in shallows.
Hook a tarpon and you’d better be ready for a fight. Ranging in size from 40 to
150 pounds, an adult tarpon can push just about any fisherman’s skills to the limit.
Also known as the “silver king,” the tarpon is adept at getting rid of hooks, usually after three or more jumps. The reward in landing a tarpon is more in the chase
than in the eating, since the silvery fighter has little food value.
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Deepwater fishing offers plenty of tantalizing targets. Bring an amberjack into
the boat, and you’ve achieved quite a triumph. Ranging in size from 15 pounds
all the way to more than 170 pounds,
the amberjack won’t give up without a
vigorous fight. In fact, the dark brown
diagonal stripe running from the mouth
to the dorsal fin is known as the amberjack’s “fighter stripe,” and it stands out
when a fish is excited.
Don’t think of Flipper when you hear
the name “dolphin.” In fact, the dolphin
sought by deepwater anglers is a bluntnosed fish with a dorsal fin running the
length of the body. Most gourmets are
more likely to recognize the dolphin by
its Hawaiian name, mahimahi. The
average size is 5 to 15 pounds, though
the world-record dolphin weighed in at
87 pounds. Hook a dolphin, and you
can expect an acrobatic show of leaps
and tail walks above the ocean’s surface.
Perhaps the quintessential saltwater
game fish, the blue marlin’s distinctive
looks are matched only by its distinctive
power and ability to put up one of the
toughest fights in fishing. Its long,
spearlike upper jaw and cobalt blue
back bring joy to just about any angler
lucky enough to land one. With high
leaps and deep dives, the marlin isn’t
easy to keep on a line. Most blue marlins range between 150 and 400 pounds,
though the world-record blue marlin
weighed 1,400 pounds.
Fishing Gear:
Bring It Or Rent It?
Using your own gear is always the first
and most comfortable choice out on the
water. But anglers traveling to new locations don’t always need to bring their
entire personal tackle collections. Hire
any experienced captain and his boat,
and he’ll almost always be able to provide all the equipment you’ll need. Some
even offer fly-fishing tackle.
That’s right: Fly fishing isn’t just for
pulling fat rainbow trout from icy, freshwater Rocky Mountain streams. In the
hands of a saltwater fishing expert, or
even a determined novice, a fly rod in a
shallow saltwater environment can pay
handsome dividends.
Fly fishing targets most of the same fish
typically taken during traditional saltwater fishing expeditions. From snook and
redfish to bluefish and tarpon, the right
fly can prove irresistible. Even 10 years
ago, fly fishing was an oddity in many
of the nation’s prime saltwater fishing
spots. No longer. Tackle shops today are
often overflowing with fly-fishing gear.
Smart anglers give thought to more than
their fishing gear, however. Under the
blazing sun of the Gulf Coast or southern Florida, hot dogs get grilled. Spend
any time on a boat deck without sun
protection, particularly if you’re from
more northern climes, and the only fishing story you’ll reach shore with is the
one about the worst sunburn of your life.
Protection starts at eye level, where wide
sunglasses that block UV rays are essential. Bringing along a pair that’s polarized as well can make it easier to spot
some fish in shallow areas. A widebrimmed hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and
even long pants are also essential armor
in the campaign to keeping great fishing,
not first aid, the focus of your day.
For those with a tendency toward seasickness, a day on a deep-sea charter can
prove far more enjoyable if over-thecounter medications such as Dramamine
are taken 10 to 12 hours before stepping
on the boat. Other preventive measures
include using prescription skin patches,
wearing wrist bands, and avoiding
greasy foods before the trip.
around your boat is to chum. Think
of chumming as a fish dinner bell.
Anglers put chum, a mixture of
favorite fish meals such as live bait,
ground-up fish, worms, grain, mussels,
Know Where the Fish Are
Knowing the adversary does little good
if you don’t know where the adversary
is. Consider the following tips from
seasoned pros:
• Find an experienced guide. Rugged
individualism may be an essential
ingredient in the makeup of most
sportsmen, but going it alone in a new
fishing location can also be the recipe
for a long, frustrating day. A faster
route to multiple catches is to find an
experienced guide or captain and let
them take you to the best spots usually
known only to the locals. In today’s
online age, the Internet can be a great
source of leads to captains, as can
recommendations from local veterans
once you’re at the tackle shops and
on the docks.
• Tap local expertise. Ready to head out
to the fish without the help of a local
captain? At least take the time to stop
by and get the latest intelligence on
conditions and hot spots from nearby
tackle shops.
• Know the favorite seasons and conditions of fish. Ocean currents and tides
are often traveled by fish in search of a
meal, making them a good place to
start your own search for a meal. The
seasons can play a large role in your
success rate, too. Surefire fishing spots
in summer may be surefire losers in
winter. Once again, a chat with local
experts can save plenty of aggravation.
• Follow the crowd. If you are heading
out on your own without a captain,
few things indicate good prospects better than a congregation of fellow fishing boats. Find a spot amid the crowd
and drop your line.
• Attract your own crowd. One way to
generate lots of positive fish buzz
Bonefish caught with fly rod
or bread, into the water around their
boats to bring the fish closer. Adjust
the chum mixture to the appetites of
the fish you’re after.
Armed with the right gear, the right bait,
a veteran guide, and a little patience,
just about any angler will come away a
convert to saltwater fishing. n
Those in search of more encyclopedic
information on saltwater fishing may
want to check out the virtual encyclopedia online at www.kenschultz.com. With
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www.saltfishing.about.com will also
leave anglers with a much better understanding of the sport. The Saltwater
Fishing Magazine (www.tsfm.com) is a
great resource for leads on guides, forecasts, bait shops, and record catches in
the Lone Star State.
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150 Years of Tradition
“Stars and Stripes” (blue) and
“Kookaburra” (yellow), America’s Cup
final Frematle, 1987
© Gilles Martin-Raget
T
he event actually got its start at
the direct request of England’s
Queen Victoria. In 1848, she
ordered the creation of a 27-inch cup of
pure silver as the prize for a new international yacht race that would be open
to all nations. Three years later, in the
first race, one American ship took on
16 English yachts — and won.
The Royal Yacht
Squadron, Cowes
© Louis Vuitton Media Centre
In 1851, Her Majesty Queen
Victoria congratulated John
Cox Stevens, Commodore of
the New York Yacht Club,
aboard the yacht “America,”
winner of the 100 Guinea Cup
— later to be known as
the America’s Cup.
The challenger series races begin in
October; the winner of each entering
nation’s challenger series will face the
winner of the country that currently
holds the cup.
132 Years in America
For 132 years, the cup took pride of
place in a specially built round room at
the New York Yacht Club in downtown
Manhattan. That’s still the longest spell
that any country anywhere has ever held
onto the title in any international competition. Great fortunes were expended
as kings and potentates, noblemen
and robber barons, industrialists and
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merchants became swept up in the Cup
saga. The passions aroused by the Cup
were strong enough to strain diplomatic
relations between countries. In the clash
of great obsessions and egos, controversy
usually attended Cup proceedings.
© Bob Grieser
Auckland, the City of Sails, scene of the
2000 America’s Cup and also the venue for
the 2002-2003 Cup
In 1870, the British entry, the “Cambria,” lost.
The race was held in New York Harbor because
New York was the host team, as they were the
victors of the previous challenge in 1851. More
than a dozen vessels representing the New York
Yacht Club competed. The same thing happened in
1871, when the United States again defended its title.
Canada raced for the first time in 1877, but it lost to
the unbeatable United States as well. Races were held in
1881, 1885, 1886, and 1887 — and the United States
won all of them. Indeed, the American team won in 1893,
1895, 1899, 1901, and 1903.
In 1887, George L. Schuyler, the sole surviving owner of the
cup that was won by the “America” in 1851, in partnership with the New York Yacht Club, turned over the silver trophy “upon the condition that it shall be preserved
as a perpetual challenge cup for friendly competition
between foreign countries.” In addition, the gift
established the ground rules for the international
race. “Any organized yacht club of a foreign country shall always be entitled to the right of sailing
a match for this cup, with a yacht or vessel propelled by sails only and constructed in the country to which the challenging club belongs,
against any one yacht or vessel constructed in
the country of the club holding the cup.”
The competing yachts, the deed added,
“shall be not less than 44 feet nor more
than 90 feet on the load water-line. If
of more than one mast, they shall be
not less than 80 feet nor more than
115 feet on the load waterline.”
Challenger Must Give 10
Months’ Notice of Desire
to Race
Ever wonder how it’s determined to hold a race — when
© The Louis Vuitton Media
Center, François Mousis
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“Tuiga,” sailed regularly by Prince Albert of
Monaco, representing the Monaco Yacht
Club — an entrant in the America’s Cup
Jubilee in Vintage Class
“Shamrock,” crafted in 1899: Photograph
taken by a spectator at the America’s Cup
in New York, 1920
© Edwin Levick Collection
Mariners Museum
a year or two or three or even almost 20
may have gone by with no activity? “The
challenging club shall give 10 months’
notice, in writing, naming the days for
the proposed races,” says the deed. “But
no race shall be sailed between November 1 and May 1 if the races are to conducted in the Northern Hemisphere, and
no race shall be sailed between May 1
and November 1 if the races are to be
conducted in the Southern Hemisphere.”
Accompanying the 10 months’ notice,
there must be sent the name of the
owner and a certificate of the name, rig,
and following dimensions of the challenging vessel, namely, length on load
waterline; beam at load waterline and
extreme beam. Centerboard or slidingkeel vessels shall always be allowed to
compete in any race for this cup, and
no restriction nor limitation whatsoever
shall be placed upon the use of such
centerboard or sliding keel, nor shall the
centerboard or sliding keel be considered a part of the vessel for any purposes of measurement.” The deed added:
“It is distinctly understood that the cup
is to be the property of the club and not
the property of the owner or owners of
any vessel winning a match.”
That spirit of international camaraderie
didn’t last for long. Shortly after the turn
of the century, the first incursion of
geopolitical reality crept into the
America’s Cup. While it wasn’t a direct
assault on the race itself, World War I
and other international events did cause
the yacht race to be suspended until the
United States won again in 1920. A
decade later, a new generation of superyachts debuted, with masts as tall as 165
feet and hulls topping out at more than
80 feet long. In 1930, one of those ships,
the “Enterprise,” won for Team U.S.A.
By the 1970s, the America’s Cup had
become familiar to Americans as something like the Olympics — an international venue to display American domination. It also had become by then a
race far less dominated by the small
New York Yacht Club clique that
designed, built, and captained the U.S.
entries for more than a century. In fact,
Atlanta-based media mogul Ted Turner
raced the “Courageous” to victory in
1977. But even more change was in
store for the venerable race. In 1983, the
unthinkable happened. The “Australia
II” beat the U.S. entry, and the silver cup
traveled to a new home in Perth. The
cup returned to the United States but
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Hoisting the sails on the
massive J-Class boats was never an easy
task, as demonstrated by the crew of
Endeavor in 1934.
© Sea
The “Nyala,” owned by
Patrizio Bertelli, head of the
Prada Challenge for the
America’s Cup
left again in 1995, as New Zealand
began to come on strong as well. It’s
the oldest sports competition trophy in
the world. And the New York Yacht
Club successfully defended its title 25
times, the longest winning streak in
sporting history.
America’s Cup history and tradition
has now been mixed forever with the
reality of the world around the insular
competition. And still, there’s a decent
chance the cup will return to America. n
Photos courtesy of Louis Vuitton Cup,
Louis Vuitton Media Centre. Visit them
online at www.lvcup.com.
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Greens
by Anne Dullaghan
A hole-in-one can be as
close as your own backyard
Ar tif icial Tur f Makes Practice Convenient
P
ractice makes perfect — particularly when it comes to golf. But
with busy schedules, work commitments and varying weather conditions, it’s often difficult to manage a
visit to the golf course. The solution is
simple. In fact, it’s something that can
be found right in your own backyard: a
backyard putting green.
Some people who want to install a practice putting green in their backyards are
reluctant to do so simply because of the
maintenance cost. So, they halfheartedly
unroll a putting mat in the bedroom
even though it doesn’t help practice
uphill putting or maneuvering around
slopes. A main attraction to buyers is
the look and feel of the greens and how
close they come to providing the ball
speeds that match the way a ball rolls
on natural grass greens. Artificial
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Putting greens can be designed for almost any size yard.
equipment, allowing golfers to practice
putting on a surface that is able to simulate the ball speed and roll of natural
grass. Artificial turf promises year-round
play, with low maintenance and small
space requirements.
With golf reaching an all-time high in
the United States, millions of golfers —
“With golf reaching an all-time
high in the United States, millions
of golfers — both amateur and
professional — are installing
practice putting greens at home.”
both amateur and professional — are
installing practice putting greens at
home. People with good-sized yards feel
that a real grass putting green would
complement their landscaping. However,
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in time and money in maintaining the
grass-aeration equipment, insecticides,
underground watering systems, and daily
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for a 1,000-square-foot green, with an
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usually depends on the budget and complexity of the design. To install a putting
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Convenient, durable, and sized to fit
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For years, golfers have installed putting
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frustration over the maintenance and
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not taken care of professionally. This
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Professionals need not worry about replicating play on a real course. Synthetic
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The result is a true break
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every stroke.
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problem does not exist with synthetic
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The fibers never grow, and the foundation for most of the products on the
Today’s backyard putting greens can simulate a variety of
challenging puts.
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Eating Light
Salmon with Grilled Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings
Instructions:
Combine honey mustard and next seven ingredients (mustard through
salt) in a small bowl; reserve 1⁄4 cup mustard mixture. Wash and trim
all vegetables. Cut zucchini into 1⁄4-inch slices. Place assorted veggies
and salmon in a large shallow dish. Coat with mustard mixture, cover,
and marinate in refrigerator for one hour. Place a grill pan coated with
cooking spray over hot coals until hot. Place vegetables on pan; grill
two to three minutes on each side or until tender. Remove vegetables;
keep warm. Place salmon on grill pan and grill four minutes on each
side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drizzle salmon
and veggies with reserved mustard mixture. n
Nutritional Information:
CALORIES 401 (39% from fat); FAT 17.2g (sat 2.8g, mono 8.2g, poly 4g); PROTEIN 37.2g;
CARB 24.8g; FIBER 2.60g; CHOL 111mg; IRON 2.20mg; SODIUM 591mg; CALC 79mg
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3
3
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1
1
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1
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1
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11⁄2
4
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tablespoons brown sugar
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Banking
Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Amegy Bank of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 16
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 30
Bearings & Power Transmissions
Fuels, Solvents & Lubricants
Bearing Service & Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Acadiana Diesel Fuel Injection Service
Diesel Engine Sales & Repairs
Pro-Diesel Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 8
Drilling Equipment & Tools
Specialty Rental Tools, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 20
VAM PTS Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see inside back cover
Elastomer & Rubber Products
H & H Rubber Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 8
Engines, Compressors & Hydraulics
Hydradyne Hydraulics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 11
Sullair of Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 16
2615 Jefferson Island Rd. • New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2887 • (337) 365-9823 Fax
Macro Oil Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 8
Oil Center Research International, L.L.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Gear Manufacturers
GearTec, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
High-Pressure Hoses
Copper State Rubber, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Component Distributors
Industrial & Marine Equipment Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 13
Fasteners & Industrial Supplies
Industrial Supplies & Tools
Industrial Screw & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 20
All Hose & Specialty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
PBC Industrial Supplies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see inside front cover
Fluid-End Expendables, Centrifugal Pumps & Equipment
National Oilwell Mission Products
P.O. Box 4638 • Houston, TX 77210
(713) 462-4110 • (281) 517-0340 Fax • www.natoil.com
Insurance
Dwight Andrus Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 4
Laser Cutting Services
Begneaud Manufacturing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 13
Machine Shops
Successful Oil & Energy logistics
is a question of creativity.
Complex tasks demand precisely-tailored solutions. With its international know-how and
operational experience of over a century, Kuehne + Nagel has more than mastered this
challenge. As one of the world's largest global players in transport and logistics,
Kuehne + Nagel develops individualized solutions for complex logistics operations. Our experts
Gulf South Machine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 16
Oilfield Die Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
Phoenix Machine Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Piling Equipment
Pileco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 16
Pipe-Handling Equipment
Blohm+Voss Repair GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see back cover
have demonstrated their creativity and skills in the field of "supply chain management,"
Portable Oilfield Services
providing consulting, planning, organization and implementation services for a broad range
C & H Pipe Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
of products. With its global network of dedicated Oil & Energy offices, Kuehne + Nagel
is your competent partner for intelligent logistics solutions in every oilfield.
OIL & ENERGY SERVICE CENTERS
Houston, USA
Aberdeen, UK
Steel Service Centers
O’Neil Steel, Inc.
1044 O Neil Dr. • Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(800) 321-3516 • (800) 621-7409 Fax
Calgary, Canada
Stress Relieving
Macae, Brazil
Analytic Stress Relieving, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 8
Luanda, Angola
Singapore, Singapore
Baku, Azerbaijan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dubai, UAE
Sakhalin Island, Russia
Trading Companies
MC Tubular Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Truck & Trailer Service & Equipment
Dutch Gosnell Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 26
Uniforms
Kuehne + Nagel Inc. • 15700 International Plaza Dr. • Houston, TX 77032 • USA
Tel. 281-449-8888 • 800-932-2744 • Fax 281-449-1603 • www.kuehne-nagel.com
THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS NETWORK
Gachassin, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 25
Welding Equipment & Supplies
Airgas Gulf States, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see page 13
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Frank’s International, Inc.
11700 Old Katy Rd., Ste. 300
Houston, TX 77079