Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, headquartered in New Orleans, has announced two management appointments. Larry Ridgon has been named manager of the Gulf Coast Supply Boat Division. He assumes management responsibilities for the company's supply and towing supply vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Ridgon has served as administrative manager for Gulf Fleet's operations in Egypt, and most recently was corporate controller.
Vincent Almerico has been appointed manager of engineering and maintenance, and will have responsibility for Gulf Fleet's new construction and major vessel modification program as well as the preventive maintenance and repair program. He joined Gulf Fleet as manager of new construction.
Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, one of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation group of companies, operates more than 100 vessels in support of the offshore petroleum and offshore construction industry.