Maritime Reporter, October 1993

<BODY> <div> A.D.S. Honors Cummins With Technical Award The Association of Diesel Spe- cialists (A.D.S.) has recognized Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Columbus, Ind., with its highest technical honor, the Henry Ortner, Jr. Memorial Technical Award. The award was presented to Cummins in early August during the A.D.S.'s 46th International Con- vention & Exhibit in Las Vegas. James E. Blewitt, A.D.S.'s presi- dent, made the presentation to A1 Satterfield, Cummins' manager of automotive OEM service, who is also a member of the Association's board of directors. Cummins Engine Company is the second corporate member of A.D.S. to receive the Ortner Award. Cummins was cited for its ongoing support of A.D.S. technical programs and for making its own technical resources, including training courses and product literature, available to A.D.S. Service Members. Reintjes Announces Berg Propulsion Acquisition Reintjes GmbH announced it has become the majority stockholder of Berg Propulsion, a Swedish builder of controllable pitch propellers, bowthrusters and propulsion con- trol equipment. Reintjes and Berg, which both serve the marine market exclusively, intend to offer complete integrated propulsion systems engineered to give vessel owners machinery pack- ages in compliance with worldwide requirements with regard to ship safety, economy and environmental considerations. Reintjes, established in 1929, is a leading manufacturer of marine gearboxes and currently produces gear units in a propulsion range of 200 to 10,000 kW (270 to 13,400 hp). More than 70,000 gearboxes have been built for service in every type of vessel worldwide. Berg began controllable-pitch pro- peller production in 1927, and cur- rently manufactures shaft systems up to 12,000 kW (16,000 hp). In excess of 6,000 shaft systems have been produced to date. Karl Senner, Inc. of New Orleans represents both Reintjes and Berg in the U.S. and Canada, and has placed in service more than 2,000 Reintjes gearboxes and 35 Berg pro- peller systems. For more information on Reintjes, Circle 59 on Reader Service Card For more information on Berg Propulsion, Circle 60 on Reader Service Card Avondale Wins $262 Million-Plus Contract Avondale Industries Inc., New Orleans, La., has won a $262 million contract from the Navy for construc- tion of one Strategic Sealift Ship, with options for five additional ships. The total value of the six-ship contract will be in excess of $1.3 billion. The Strategic Sealift vessels are Ro/Ro-type ships, which are de- signed to quickly carry tanks and other military vehicles to any area of potential conflict. The first ship is scheduled for delivery in 1997, and the sixth for delivery in the year 2001. Albert L. Bossier, Jr., Avondale's chairman, president & CEO, said, "With the award of the Sealift contract, we now expect to be able to stabilize the size of our work force through the year 1997. This contract will position Avondale as a leader in the construction of sealift and amphibious vessels for the U.S. Navy and enable the company to capitalize on commercial opportuni- ties. The recent performance of Avondale's experienced work force positioned us to be selected as the successful shipbuilder for this im- portant program." The Sealift ships will be 950 feet long with a 106-foot beam. The ships will achieve a sustained speed of about 25 knots at the design load condition at 90 percent MCR. Pro- pulsion will be by medium speed diesels. The award of this contract reportedly will have a substantial impact on the economy of the state of Louisiana. 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