equipment
N a v y Awards $822 M i l l i o n To Ingalls For Construction O f LHD-1 Assault Ship
The U.S. Navy has awarded Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton Industries an $822,042,026 increase to a previously awarded $140.9-million contract that will allow the shipyard to begin detail design and construction of the lead ship of a new class of multipurpose amphibious assault ships,
Airfilco Appoints Kevin McPherson
John Riley, vice president and general manager of Airfilco Engineering, Inc., has announced the appointment of Kevin McPherson as projects manager, with special responsibility for the commissioning and servicing of inert gas systems and generators.
John Crane Bulletin Describes New Compact Package Seals
A new bulletin from John Crane-Houdaille, Inc., Morton Grove, 111., explains the benefits of upgrading sealing with compact Type 88 and Type 88S package seals. The publication provides sizing information and diagrams illustrating both Type 88 double or
J Storm XVI Is 50th Jackup Commissioned At Bethlehem, Beaumont
Southern Drilling Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marine Drilling Company, and Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Beaumont, Texas, shipyard, recently commissioned a 250-foot water depth mobile offshore drilling unit. The rig was christened J Storm XVI by its sponsor Mrs.
Engelhard To Provide Cathodic Protection For 16 Navy Destroyers
The Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries has signed a contract with Engelhard Industries, Murray Hill, N.J., for its Systems Department to provide Capac® cathodic protection systems for installation on 16 new U.S. Navy multimission destroyers.
MMA Seeks Executive Secretary
The Marine Machinery Association (MMA), Washington, D.C., has announced that the organization has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr. Dan Marangiello, executive director. Mr. Marangiello is leaving MMA to devote full time to his own business interests.
Unitor Offers Free 14-Page Brochure On Ship Services & Products
Unitor Ships Service AS of Norway is offering a free 14-page color brochure on their full range of products and services for the operational, maintenance and safety systems on vessels and offshore units. With the extensive use of color photos and text,
Dravo Acquires The Ryan-Walsh Group
Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced it has acquired the Ryan-Walsh group of companies following approval by shareholders of the Mobile-based cargo-handling organization. The acquisition was made on the basis of 18.825 Dravo common shares for each of the 21,
Bellinger Delivers Ro/Ro Landing Vessel To West India Shipping
The Bellinger Shipyards, a division of Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc., recently delivered the M/V Inagua Island to West India Shipping Company, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fla. The heavy-lift, roll-on/roll-off, landing vessel is 267 feet by 60 feet by 16 feet,
Navy's New Double-Deck Pier To Be Fitted With Sea Guard Fenders
A new double-deck pier has been designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. Navy ships, and Navy engineers believe it could become the prototype for worldwide Navy facilities. Known as Pier Zulu, the facility will be built at the U.S. Naval Station in Charleston, S.