From the September/October 2000 issue of Drilling Contractor:

ANNUAL MEETING REPORT DEFINES GOALS, CHALLENGES

New initiatives lay groundwork for IADC's future
Trade is focus of recent government affairs work
Range of offshore regulatory issues get attention
LTAs drop 29% in 1999; fatalities reduced by 64%
Annual Meeting: Mix of issues, celebration promise exciting event

DRILLING EQUIPMENT: ADVANCES BOOS PERFORMANCE

Stabberless casing handlign gear is safe, efficient
Riser system is designed for 3,000m water depths
Riser tensioner system offers several advantages
Trade is focus of recent government affairs work
Design Index provides systematic PDC bit selection
Vertical pipe racking adds tubular handling options
New solutions may ease hardbanding controversy
IADC DDR and computers: A powerful combination

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