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GEC Rolls-Royce Gensets Selected For Shell/Esso Tern Offshore Platform Three GEC Rolls-Royce electrical generating sets worth $18 million have been ordered to power the Shell/Esso Tern offshore produc- tion platform in the northern sector of the North Sea. Two ERB-1 generating sets, each powered by a Rolls-Royce Industrial RB211 gas turbine developing 30,840 hp, and one EAS-1 generat- ing set powered by a Rolls-Royce Industrial Avon gas turbine devel- oping 18,440 hp, will provide the platform's electrical power. All three units have dual fuel capability using local associated gas or diesel fuel. The RB211 sets will be supplied as complete, single-lift modules suitable for three-point mounting on the exposed top deck of the plat- form. The Avon-powered set will be designed for installation within a conventional module located > a three-point mounted base. This order brings the total num- ber of offshore generat ing sets sold by GEC Rolls-Royce and its parent companies to 51, representing more than 1.34 million hp of installed power. Formed in 1984, GEC Rolls- 0IIALTTY1IU JOY Navy and Maritime Ventilation Fans Provide Long, Dependable Service. Rugged, top-performing JOY axial, centrifugal and propeller fans are specially built for ship- board ventilation applications. JOY fans are built with alu- minum rotors cast in our own quality controlled foundry, heavy gauge casing and flanges. Rigid quality control standards and stringent testing procedures consistently assure top-quality fans. Standard JOY fans have full approval of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration. Whether you need a standard or custom designed fan for navy or maritime applications contact Joy Manufacturing Company, Air Moving Products, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. NEW PHILADELPHIA DIVISION Circle 218 on Reader Service Card 14 Royce (Power Generation) is a joint venture company owned equally by Rolls-Royce and the General Elec- tric Company of Great Britain. This new company's activity covers the marketing, sales, engineering, and project management of gas turbine power generation systems above 13,400 hp. For free literature on GEC Rolls- Royce generator sets, Circle 49 on Reader Service Card FMC Receives $101.8-Million Contract To Build Assault Vehicles FMC Corporation, Ordnance Di- vision, San Jose, Calif., has been awarded a $101,875,000 fixed-price- incentive contract for LVT-7A1 am- phibious assault vehicles. Work will be performed in San Jose, and is expected to be completed in June 1986. $1,664,000 of the contract funds would have expired at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washing- ton, D.C., is the contracting activi- ty. McLean Elected President & Chief Operating Officer Of United States Lines Malcom P. McLean Jr. has been elected president and chief operating officer of United States Lines, Inc. of Cranford, N.J., a ma- jor U.S.-flag shipping line with trade routes to and from Europe and North, Central, and South America; South and East Africa; the Mediterranean; the Middle East; Southeast Asia; the Far East; Guam; and Hawaii. The announcement was made by William B. Bru, chair- man and chief executive officer. Mr. McLean joined U.S. Lines in 1978. In addition to serving as presi- dent and COO of the shipping com- pany, he is a member of the USL board of directors, and vice presi- dent and director of its parent com- pany, McLean Industries, Inc. New Nav/Position Firm Formed In Gulf NCS International, one of the largest navigation/positioning con- tractors in the US has announced the formation of a Houston-based division called Aquanav. This new division will provide the offshore drilling and construction industry with professional, high accuracy po- sitioning primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and US coastal waters. A variety of navigational systems will be employed, including Syledis, Argo, Mini-Ranger, UHF Transpon- der, as well as conventional tech- niques. For more information concerning Aquanav, Circle 27 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
