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VOICES OF RECOVERY

VT Halter Marine's
BUTCH KING

On September 8, 2005, VT Halter Marine CEO Boyd E. "Butch" King talked to Marine Log editor John Snyder about his first reactions to getting back to shipbuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

At the helm of VT Halter Marine since January 2003, Butch King was previously a a senior associate with Booz Allen and Hamilton. But he also brings to the task of rebuilding VT Halter Marine, all the skills and experience gained in a successful 35-year career in the U.S. Army.

W&O Supply's
DAVID TURNER

W&O Supply is the largest marine piping supplier in the U.S.providing yards with high-value, leading edge piping, valve, fittings, and metals solutions and other shipbuilding essentials.

When Katrina and Rita tore through the Gulf, W&O Supply President David Turner knew that the company would have to move swiftly--and smartly--to keep vital shipbuilding components flowing into the yards.

Bordelon Marine's
WES BORDELON

On September 15, 2005, Bordelon Marine President Wes Bordelon talked to Marine Log editor John Snyder about getting back to business after the twin hurricanes.

Based in Lockport, La., Bordelon Marine, Inc. began operations in 1979 and over the years has earned a reputation for its dedication to excellence.

Its most recent expansion has been the construction of three 146 ft x 36 ft x 12 ft OSV's at Bollinger Shipyards

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