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Battleship Iowa Enters Ingalis Yard For Completion Of Reactivation And Modernization Contract Kl i Tugs nudge the battleship Iowa (BB 61) into place at Ingalis Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss, for com- pletion of her modernization and reactivation. The battleship Iowa (BB 61) arrived at Ingalis Shipbuilding division of Litton In- dustries in Pascagoula, Miss., recently for completion of her modernization and reac- tivation. The 58,000-ton ship had been in New Orleans, La., since September 1982, where Avondale Shipyards Inc. performed dry- docking work and equipment removal under subcontract to Ingalis. Ingalis recently received a finalized con- tract worth more than $177-million for com- pletion of the modernization and reactiva- tion. The contract includes $39.2-million previously awarded for planning and prep- aration, drydock and prefabrication work, and procurement of long-lead time material. The ship is scheduled for redelivery to the Navy in June 1984. While at Ingalis, Iowa will be fitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles, Harpoon anti- ship missiles, Phalanx Close In Weapons Systems mounts for self-defense against aircraft and missiles, air and surface search radar systems; and helicopter launch and recovery facilities. The ship's nine 16-inch guns and 12 of 20 original 5-inch guns will remain. While the Iowa contract will not increase employment at the shipyard, it will be an important factor in stabilizing current man- power levels. The work will employ some 1,500 people for about 18 months. "Returning Iowa to our Navy's Fleet will be a challenging opportunity for our em- ployees. The award of this contract reflects our company's reputation with the Navy for high quality work and schedule achieve- ment," Leonard Erb, president of Ingalis and senior vice president of Litton Indus- tries, said. Ingalis will also overhaul the ship's eight boilers and four geared turbine engines of 53,000 hp, converting them from obsolete "black oil" fuel to the Navy's standard distillate fuel. Advanced electrical power and communications systems will be in- stalled, sleeping and dining areas will be renovated, and air-conditioning will be in- stalled aboard Iowa for the first time. (See MARITIME REPORTER/Engineer- ing News, April 15, 1982, November 1, 1982, November 15, 1982, and January 15, 1983 issues). How do you get relief for GAS? w Koch-Ellis Barge and Ship Service, located at mile 104 of the Mississippi t^HV River near New Orleans, offers two clean- ^BPf ing and gas freeing plants with a powerful new vacuum pump system. For an acces- sible location, equipment to get the job done right and fast service from experienced professionals, get your Gas relief at Koch-Ellis Barge & Ship Service. JCOCH-^LLIS BARGE & SHIP SERVICE Call: Harold Wascom (504) 436-3766 P.O. Box 189 Westwego, LA 70094 Write 630 on Reader Service Card MARINE INSTRUMENTATION "OFF THE SHELF DELIVERIES" "MEGOHMER" INSULATION TESTERS TACHOMETERS PANAMA CANAL REGULATION TACHOMETER SYSTEMS PORTABLE and PERMANENTLY MOUNTED TACHOMETERS • Mechanical • Electrical • Centrifugal • Stroboscopic • Vibrating Reeds ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS • AMPROBE • FLUKE • SIMPSON • SPERRY TIF • TRIPLETT • WESTON SERVICE-REPAIR-CONVERSION WORK Instrument Headquarters USA HERMAN H.STICHT CO., INC. 27 PARK PLACE NEW YORK. N Y. 10007 Tel: 212-732-8163 • Toll Free 800-221-3203 Optimum versatility for stevedoring, construction and heavy lifts is yours with this mobile, high speed, high capacity revolver. • Handles 40 ton containers • Bulk cargoes • Rigs for heavy construction and dredging Our new generation design increases reliability, lowers maintenance and increases efficiency. For more information on new barge cranes, or to modernize your existing cranes, call: Division of Ederer Incorporated PO Box 24708, Seattle, WA 98124 (206) 622-4421 • TWX: 910-444-2211 March 1, 1983 Write 743 on Reader Service Card Write 7531 on Reader Service Card 53
