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Harry S. Ford Promoted To Vice President At Autronica Autronica Marine U.S.A., Northvale, N.J., has announced the promotion of Harry S. Ford to vice president and director of technical services. Autronica Marine U.S.A. repre- sents the Norwegian Companies of Autronica A/S and Moland Auto- mation A/S, covering a board range of marine electronic monitoring and alarm systems. Mr. Ford's extensive back- ground in the electronic and ma- rine field includes consulting, elec- tronic systems design, marketing, and field service engineering. He has been involved with shipboard computerized controls, diesel en- gine condition monitoring sys- tems, engine controls, automation equipment, and monitoring systems. Mr. Ford obtained his B.S. de- gree in electrical engineering and his M.B.A. in management (for ex- ecutives) from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, N.J. His continuing education includes a micro-computer systems course at Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, Dale Carnegie Leadership Harry S. Ford Course, and ship navigation, con- trol, and power systems courses at A.E.G. Telefunken and C. Plath— Hamburg, Germany; Brissonneau and Lotz Marine—Nantes, France; Autronica Marine—Trondheim, Norway; WABCO Fluid Power- Lexington, Ky.; and Navidyne Corp.—Newport News, Va. Avondale Awarded $58.6 Million Increase For LSD Material Procurement Avondale Shipyards Incorpo- rated, New Orleans, has been awarded a $58,600,000 face value increase to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive contract for procurement of long lead time ma- terial for the dock landing ship LSD-45 and LSD-46. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washing- ton, D.C., is the contracting activity. Blackmer Pump Offers New Full-Line Catalog A new 28-page catalog from Blackmer Pump Division of Dover Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich., presents their complete line of ro- tary positive displacement, sliding vane pumps for industrial process- ing and liquid transfer applications. Included are pumps specially de- signed for handling corrosives, ab- rasives, lubricating and non-lubri- cating liquids, and liquids with viscosities to more that 100,000 ssu. In addition to a description of the unique Blackmer design and operating features, the bulletin contains fully illustrated sections on individual pump series ranging in capacity from five to 2,200 gpm (18.9 to 8.327 liters/min) with op- erating pressures to 150 psi (8.8 kg/cm2) at temperatures to 500°F (260°C). The features and options of each pump type are described, and per- formance charts and materials of construction for each model are provided along with available unit mounting arrangements and drive styles. For a free copy of "Blackmer Positive Displacement Pumps for Industrial Processing and Liquid Transfer," Circle 89 on Reader Service Card Proved Engineering and Dependability stand behind the world's finest shipboard windows, windshield wipers and doors by... Sliding Window Crank-Operated Window B^ Window Wiper and Fixed Window De-icing, Heated Window Hinged Portlight Clear View Screen Kearfott products are quality constructed to meet requirements of A.B.S., U.S.C.G. and Navy standards. Kearfott windows and doors can be man- ufactured in various sizes, shapes and materials. Catalog showing complete line of marine products furnished upon request. Weathertight Door Kearfott a division of The SINGER Company 550 S. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550 Phone 914-664-6033 Telex 133440 Circle 131 on Reader Service Card All Spruce Laminated Scaffold Plank STRONG LIGHT WEIGHT MEETS O.S.H.A. STANDARDS Want to know more about Master Plank? Just fill out the'' coupon below and mail to: /VtfCAUSEY LUMBER CO. ^S^ P.O. BOX 38027-A 7751 LYNDON AVENUE DETROIT, Ml 48238 Telex 23-0300 313-861-2523 Name Company_ Address City . State_ -Zip- Telephone- WITH THE ORIGINAL MARINE PENETRATING RUST/KILL SYSTEM. CONSOL" 451 RED PENETRATING PRIMER PAINT WITHOUT SANDBLASTING Consol Rust /Kill Systems penetrate under rusted surfaces to seal otf and protect the sound iron or steel beneath. The specially formu- lated coating combines pene- trating oils. protective ingredients and finished compounds to shield marine metals exposed to the most adverse atmospheric and salt water conditions. Jotting PAINTS inc CONTACT PAINT & CHEMICAL DIVISION 200 S. Franklintown Rd, Baltimore MD 21223 (301) 947-6300 Wnte for FREE Consol Marine Bulletin. For more information or name of area distributor Call toll-free 800-368-2205 14 Circle 114 on Reader Service Card Circle 261 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
