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Hyundai Launches Aker Rig (continued) ing its offshore activities in the late 70s, HHI got into full swing with the constuction of a semisubmersible derrick barge for J. Ray McDermott & Company. The yard further es- tablished its capabilities in the off- shore vessel sector with the delivery of three SEDCO semisubmersibles in 1982 and 1983. S. H. Hong, vice president of HHI's Offshore Division, stated: "Hyundai is acquiring a global repu- tation as an offshore builder to be reckoned with when it comes to semisubmersibles." For further information and free literature on the services and facili- ties offered by Hyundai, Circle 16 on Reader Service Card Free Brochures Offered On New Simrad Seismic And Mapping Systems Simrad Subsea A/S of Horten, Norway, is offering free literature on their new seismic and mapping systems. The SIMRAD HPR-309 is the third generation hydroacoustic posi- tion reference system designed and WILL YOUR NEXT START BE THE LAST? 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For free copies of the brochures and literature being offered by Sim- rad on the SIMRAD HPR-309 and the SIMRAD EM-100, Circle 51 on Reader Service Card Four Executives At Matson Navigation Assume New Positions As part of Matson Navigation Company's management develop- ment program, four executives have assumed new positions, it was an- nounced by M.S. Wasacz, presi- dent. C. Bradley Mulholland, for- merly senior vice president, freight division, is now president of the subsidiary, Matson Terminals, Inc. Joseph G. LeClair, formerly president of Matson Terminals, Inc., has transferred to Matson Navigation Company as senior vice president, area manager, northern California, in Oakland. Glenn R. Rogers, formerly vice president, area manager, northern California, is now vice president, area manager, Hawaii, in Honolulu. Barrick L. Prince, formerly vice president, area manager, Ha- waii, is now vice president, freight division, at San Francisco head- quarters. The changes were effective April 1. Kollmorgen Awarded Over $30 Million In Contracts For Submarine Periscopes The Electro-Optical Division of Kollmorgen Corporation received over $30 million in contracts for submarine periscopes during the month of March. The most recent contract award is an $11.4-million competitive pro- curement for submarine periscopes for the U.S. Navy. $10.6 million will be exercised immediately with an option of $.8 million to follow within 60 days. Under this contract, the division will produce four complete periscope sets plus spares and ancil- lary equipment to support the U.S. Navy's Type 18 periscope program. Earlier in March the division an- nounced to the press, receipt of a contract in excess of $20 million to produce submarine periscopes for an international customer. 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