But we certainly are starting to gain a bit of an upper hand here , '' he said . NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : Allen says crews `` starting to gain a bit of an upper hand '' in collecting oil . NEW : Transocean says that disabling general alarm at rig is accepted practice . Deepwater Horizon alarm had been `` inhibited , '' technician testifies .
NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : Allen says crews `` starting to gain a bit of an upper hand '' in collecting oil . NEW : Transocean says that disabling general alarm at rig is accepted practice . Deepwater Horizon alarm had been `` inhibited , '' technician testifies .