Repair Of Naval Vessel
Aided By Power Team
Hydraulic Rams
Repair of the guided-missile frig-
ate USS Samuel B. Roberts entailed
a massive lifting exercise in which
twenty 100-ton aluminum hydraulic
rams operating at 10,000 psi were
systematically applied to raise the
damaged stern of the 3,700-ton ves-
sel to its normal position.
Bath Iron Works (BIW) of Bath,
Maine, which built the Roberts in
1986, was contracted by the Navy to
repair damage inflicted by an Irani-
an mine in the Persian Gulf. The
lifting project was the largest ever
undertaken by the shipbuilder.
The ship's stern, which had sag-
ged 36 inches as a result of the
explosion and subsequent flooding,
was hinged about 130 feet inward.
The hull of the 445-foot vessel had
to be cut through up to the main
deck so the stern could be jacked up,
properly aligned and repaired while
in drydock at BIW's Portland facili-
ty.
The rams—RA1006 aluminum
models from Power Team—were
chosen largely for their relatively
light weight and BIW's previous ex-
perience with that line of hydraulic
products. At 49-1/2 pounds, they
are approximately half the weight of
steel rams of the same capacity.
Ten jacking stools beneath the The OTC Power Team hydraulic jacking sys-tem is visible in this view of USS Roberts.
stern each supported two rams,
which were powered by one 10,000-
psi Power Team PE172 electric/
hydraulic pump. Operators of the
pumps were directed via radio com-
munications to preload the rams to
compensate for weight shifts and to
elevate them simultaneously in re-
quired increments, a critical phase
of the project.
The rams were jacked only 2 to 3
inches per lift to prevent the stern
from swinging and causing off-cen-
ter loading. Oak wedges were in-
stalled for cribbing after each lift
until the 36-inch correction had
been achieved.
In addition to restoring the ship's
stern, BIW crews cut out a section
of the Roberts for a new engine
room module and installed a 10-
foot-square patch over the hole
blasted by the mine explosion. The
engine room module, under con-
struction at Bath, will be barged to
Portland for installation.
More information on the hydrau-
lic equipment used in this project is
available from Power Team. For
free literature,
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MARITIME LONDON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FESTIVAL
Maritime London '89 is an international business festival in the heart of one of the world's most important shipping centres. Of the
numerous events scheduled, you may decide to take part on any or all - but, to be anywhere other than the City of London during the
week 1 7-21 April '89 could mean missing out on untold business opportunities. At least one person at senior management level in your
company should be there.
A summary of the week's events (with just a hint of the business potential)
The Seatrade Awards Ceremony Dinner
The Awards Ceremony Dinner, in aid of charity, takes place in the City of London's Guildhall on Monday 17 April 1989. Over 600
senior people from all sectors of maritime related business worldwide will gather for a reception and formal, black-tie, dinner to honour
the awards winners. It's a splendid time for making new contacts, greeting old friends, and entertaining clients.
Expoship London and the Exhibition Seminars
As a showcase for new technology, conduit of trade and birthplace of new ideas, Expoship London '89 wi
from around 40 nations.
host over 200 companies
The Money & Ships Conference
This well-known and highly respected forum will, once again, tackle major issues affecting the industry. Over the past twenty years
attendance at these conferences has averaged around 375 delegates - many of whom are influential in the control of commercial organi-
sations active in the maritime field.
Seatrade Receptions
The following programme is subject to change but will serve to indicate the general scheme:
| Tuesday 18 April IW9
1.00pm A Seatrade Reception for invited Shippers, Chatterers and Ports Executives.
5.30pm A Seatrade Reception for Exhibitors and Conference Delegates.
| Wednesday 19 April 1989
1.00pm A Seatrade Reception for Conference Delegates.
5.00pm A Seatrade Reception for invited Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, and Marine Superintendents.
(Thursday 20 April 1989
1.00pm A Seatrade Reception for invited Shipowners and Conference Delegates.
5.00pm A Seatrade Reception for members of one of the Overseas Delegations.
| Friday 2 1 April 1989
4.30pm A Seatrade End-of-the-week Special!
The Seatrade Club offers 'open house' to old and new friends - exhibitors, delegates, speakers, award winners... in fact anyone
who has the energy and time to spare or a reason to celebrate. Simple refreshments will be available through to 6.00 pm.
An exhibition of paintings by members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists
The pictures will hang in the Seatrade Club right through Maritime London Week.
For information about how to attend:
UNITED STATES
TELEPHONE: (212) 393 1000
TELEFAX: (212) 6085874
TELEX: 233629 SEA UR
Or write to: Vivian Cebollero,
Conference and Exhibition Manager,
The Seatrade Organisation, Suite 1805,
40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006
UNITED KINGDOM
TELEPHONE: 44 206 45121
TELEFAX: 44 206 45190
TELEX: 98517 DISOP G
Or write to: Maritime London '89
Enquiries and reservations Department,
The Seatrade Organisation, Fairfax House,
Causton Road, Colchester COl 1RJ.
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