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A Newport News First— 'Re-Jumboizing' Tanker The Amoco Delaware, the first tanker rebuilt by Newport News Shipbuilding in 1956 in what was then an innovative process termed "jumboizing," has returned to become the first tanker to be "re-jumboized" by the Tenneco subsidiary. Under the present contract which is scheduled for completion in De- cember, a new 486-foot forebody will be joined to the original stern sec- tion, lengthening the ship from 571% feet to 633% feet. Her deadweight tonnage will be increased from 20,100 to 27,400, and she will have cargo ca- pacity for 237,000 barrels. Other modernized features of the ship will be an automated burner management system for the two boil- ers and an oil-lubricated stern bear- ing. Gyro repeaters and an automatic pilot will be added to the navigation system, and the ship's propulsion equipment will be upgraded from 6,000 to approximately 7,000 shaft horsepower. The living quarters for the officers and crew will be com- pletely refurbished. The Amoco Delaware represents the fifth jumboizing contract New- port News has received from Amoco. Between 1956 and 1958, the shipyard rebuilt three other T-2 tankers for the oil company—the Amoco Con- necticut, Amoco Virginia, and Amoco Louisiana—to the same dimensions as the first vessel. The Amoco Delaware, originally built as a T-2 tanker, is the 27th ship jumboized at Newport News, and the third being worked on in 1971. The shipyard is currently rebuilding the Colorado for Sabine Towing & Transportation Company, and the Baltimore Trader for American Trading & Production Company. The Baltimore Trader is the largest "jum- bo job" yet performed by an Ameri- can shipyard. James E. May Elected Vice President At Savannah Shipyard James E. May Ralston E. Mingledorff, presi- dent of Savannah Machine and Shipyard Co., Savannah, Ga., has announced the election of James E. May as vice president, sales. Mr. May attended the Univer- sity of Alabama and has been ac- tive in the shipyard business since 1940. He has represented Savan- nah Shipyard in New York since 1963 and was previously with Ala- bama Dry Dock and Maryland Dry Dock. He is an associate member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. The Savannah Machine and Shipyard's New York office is lo- cated at 74 Trinity Place, New York, N.Y. INCO Booklet On Equipment Used In Transporting Chemicals Users, buyers, designers and build- ers of chemical-transportation equip- ment are offered a new booklet, "Shipping Today's Chemicals in Modern Metals," published by The International Nickel Company, Inc. The booklet describes and illus- trates practical applications of nickel and nickel alloys in containers that carry corrosive chemicals over high- way, rail and water. Examples of tank cars, trucks, barges, ships and bulk-shipment containers are in- cluded. The booklet also has sections on the relevant physical properties of these nickel-containing materials, their suitability for exposure to vari- ous chemicals, and accepted cleaning procedures. A list of pertinent liter- ature available from International Nickel is included. A copy of "Shipping Today's Chemicals in Modern Metals" may be obtained by writing Reader Serv- ice, Dept. P5, International Nickel, One New York Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10004. ROLL ON.. FOR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, FLEXIBILITY Now, containerized cargo can be rolled on to a specially equipped Hughes barge, then rolled off or lifted off, as required. This essential service., .be- tween harbor terminals, from dock to alongside ship... is a proven operation. Whatever your requirements, this service can be adapted to your needs. For more information, phone or write: CONTAINER SERVICE DIVISION HUGHES BROS., 17 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10004 (212) 944-1048/CLEARING HOUSE FOR MARINE DIFFICULTIES SINCE 1894 12 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
