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$401 -Million Trident Contract Awarded To General Dynamics The Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, Conn., has received a $401-million U.S. Navy contract for construction of another Tri- dent nuclear-powered, missile- firing submarine. The SSBN-733 is the eighth Trident ordered by the Navy. This latest contract in- cludes options for two additional SSBNs. The largest submarine ever built, the Trident is 560 feet long and has a displacement of 18,750 tons—larger than World War II cruisers. Capable of carrying 24 intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Trident will have a crew of 154 and an endurance 40 percent greater than present submarines. MacGregor Group Names von Landesberger Chief Executive Officer John A. von Landesberger, Geneva, Switzerland, has been ap- pointed chief executive officer to the Group of International Mac- Gregor Holding S.A., the leading designers and suppliers of marine cargo access equipment. He was for many years executive vice chairman of Uniroyal's Swiss holding company, and a director of its overseas subsidiaries. Mr. von Landesberger will continue to live in Geneva. New Brochure On Diesel Engines Available From Caterpillar Tractor Marking nearly 50 years of ex- perience in manufacturing of the highest quality engines and en- gine systems, Caterpillar has just published a full-color, 16-page brochure titled The Standard of Engine Excellence, which docu- ments the company's continuing commitment to the engine busi- ness. The brochure highlights Cat's research, engineering, foundry, and manufacturing technology. It also details the company's qual- ity control, its full product line, applications, and worldwide prod- uct support. For a free copy of this excep- tionally well produced brochure, Write 72 on Reader Service Card Davie Shipbuilding To Construct Jackup Rig For Mexican Owner Davie Shipbuilding Limited of Lauzon, Quebec, Canada, recently announced that it has entered the Mexican offshore market with the signing of a $40-million (Cana- dian) contract with Perforadora Mexico S/A for a 300-foot (maxi- mum water depth) jackup drill- ing platform. Perforadora is a subsidiary of Industrial Minera S/A, one of Mexico's largest pri- vately owned group of companies. Axelson Named Corporate Development Director At Inland Oil & Transport Melvin W. Axelson Inland Oil & Transport Com- pany has announced the appoint- ment of Melvin W. Axelson as di- rector of corporate development. Inland, based in St. Louis, is one of the nation's largest privately owned transporters of liquid prod- ucts on the inland waterways. In- land's towboats move petroleum and chemical products for hire on all major rivers, and on the Intra- coastal Canal. Prior to joining Inland, Mr. Superior service for superior products. FOSTI Marine Electronic Ser- vice and Supply has joined with KRUPP ATLAS in an unbeatable combination to provide high level service and products of exceptional quality. Demand for KRUPP ATLAS equipment is worldwide. But, FOSTI's operations bring KRUPP ATLAS products to you along the Gulf Coast, promptly and efficiently ... when you need them most. This is just another of FOSTI's on-going commitments to total ser- vice.. . making it easier for you, the customer to receive the very best. I FOSTI Marine Electronic Service Supply 4231 Gulfway Drive, P. O. Box 4158, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 PHONE: 713/983-2014 Eddie E. (Bud) Hadsell, President Fuel Oil Supply and Terminaling, Inc. Helmut L. Schwarz, President Krupp International, Inc. Write 447 on Reader Service Card 24 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
