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$5.5-Million Navy Contract Awarded To Honeywell Honeywell Incorporated, De- fense Electronics Division, Train- ing and Control Systems Center, West Covina, Calif., has been awarded a $5,485,468 cost plus- fixed-fee contract for AN/BQR- 21 operational engineering, class installation, and hull support. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity. (N00024- 81-C-6015) New Brochure Details Johnson & Towers Program For Detroit Diesels A handsome new six-page, full- color brochure detailing its com- plete diesel capability in marine, industrial, and electrical power generation applications is being offered free on request for single copies by Johnson & Towers, Inc., diesel power specialist of Mount Laurel, N.J., a distributor for Detroit Diesel Allison. Titled "Power Engineering To Meet Your Needs," it presents J & T's nine-point program for excellence in Detroit Diesel Al- lison sales and service. They are: peerless performance, superior service, parts when you need them, exchange components mean quality with savings, research and development, meticulous man- ufacturing, year-round training programs, worldwide exports, and modern data processing benefits you. Each is illustrated with a four-color photograph. To obtain single copies of the brochure free of charge, Write 66 on Reader Service Card Foxboro Enters Joint Ventures With Two Companies In China The Foxboro Company, Fox- boro, Mass., has signed 20-year joint venture agreements with The Shanghai Instrumentation Industry and the Guang Dong In- strument Factory, both located in the People's Republic of China. Under the agreement with The Shanghai Instrumentation Indus- try, Shanghai, that joint venture company will manufacture Fox- boro electronic instrumentation and systems. Under the agree- ment with the Guang Dong In- strument Factory, Zhao Qin, Guang Dong, that joint venture company will manufacture the Foxboro line of pneumatic instru- mentation. A sales and service organiza- tion will be established and will be wholly owned by the Chinese. This organization will be respon- sible for the sales and service of Foxboro products in the People's Republic of China, whether those products are manufactured by the joint venture companies or by other Foxboro facilities world- wide. Bulletin On New Fuel Oil Blending Unit Available From IMO The IMO® Pump Division of Transamerica Delaval Inc., Mon- roe, N.C., has just published an illustrated six-page bulletin on a new fuel oil blending unit recent- ly introduced by the division. Designed primarily for mari- time applications, the new unit is nevertheless exciting widespread interest in shoreside industries wherever small- and medium- sized stationary diesel engines are run. The unit blends diesel oil into lower cost No. 6 or other heavy oil, reducing operating costs of shipboard, utility, and industrial installations. Usable either in au- tomatic or manual mode, the new fuel oil blending unit utilizes a full-flow viscometer, solid-state controls, and three-screw IMO pumps for maximum reliability. The new bulletin presents a sum- mary of engineering information on design and operation of the new unit. For a free copy of the new bul- letin, Write 50 on Reader Service Card Avondale... 40 years of diversified shipbuilding and offshore construction on Proven Performance Since 1938, Avondale has constructed over 2,300 vessels. In the period from 1967 to 1977 alone, 95 major ships were delivered. And in 1978, the Avondale Offshore Division has built 33 offshore drilling rigs, 20 jackets and 19 decks. Diverse Interests Avondale never limits its interest in ship construction by type, size or quantity. Our design capability has been developed as a service to the industry for the development of new ship designs, and to review existing designs for possible improvements. We can meet all of your requirements. Similar diversification has been developed for the offshore industry. Unique Capabilities Avondale's facilities are among the most modern in the United States. We are extremely proud of the fact that many unique construction techniques have been developed in response to challenges from the industry for certain types of vessels and rigs. But. . . the real reason for Avondale's capabilities is its people and their dedication to being the nation's best shipbuilders. Let us respond to your next inquiry. Avondale Shipyards, Inc. A Subsidiary of Ogden Corporation Post Office Box 50280 • New Orleans, Louisiana 70150 (504) 436-2121 Top to bottom: INTEGRATED TUGIBARGE - We welcome the opportunity to bid on special projects. OIL TANKERS - Most recently to carry pipeline oil from Alaskan ports. PLATFORMS - Avondale has capabilities in all offshore services. LASH SHIPS - Avondale pioneered containerized vessels for dry cargo. BARGES - Avondale is a master barge builder, to your requirements. DRILLING RIGS - Avondale capabilities are varied from large to small. LNGILPG SHIPS - Immense vessels to serve inter-continental tradeiroutes. CONVERSIONS - Our massive drydock enables us to add new midbodies. WORKBOATS - Now on order, the workboats of the future. Reader Service Card Write 123 January 15, 1981 9
