View non-flash version
Karl Kieninger Joins Krupp Atlas Elektronik Karl W. Kieninger Karl W. Kieninger, former Chief of the Hydrographic Survey Branch, National Ocean Service at Norfolk, Va., has been appointed manager for marine systems of Krupp Atlas Elektronik's U.S. Divi- sion based at Clark, N.J. He as- sumes responsibility for the market- ing of the company's hydrographic survey systems throughout North America. Mr. Kieninger served with the U.S. Navy for four years before transferring to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from where he recently retired. His duties at NOAA included service aboard seven oceanographic and re- search vessels, three of which he commanded. $12-Million Arco Alaska Module Contract Won By Seattle Union Contractor The $12-million Arco Alaska module construction contract has been won by union contractor Wright Schuchart Harbor Co. of Seattle, Wash. The project is al- ready under way, since the modules are to be completed by July and loaded onto barges and sent to Alas- ka's Prudhoe Bay oil field. The modules, which are being built at Swan Island, will be used for processing water unavoidably pumped out of the field along with oil. The modules weigh 300 to 1,500 tons each and will handle about 250,000 barrels of water a day. Crowley Maritime Names Sean G. Burke President, Atlantic Division Crowley Maritime Corporation, a diversified marine transportation firm with worldwide operations, has named Sean G. Burke as presi- dent, Atlantic Division, according to a recent announcement by Leo L. Collar, Crowley's president and chief operating officer. Mr. Burke was most recently senior vice president, legal and in- surance, for Crowley Marine. In his new position as president of Crow- ley's Atlantic Division, he will be responsible for major domestic off- shore and international liner ser- vices provided by several Crowley companies, including American Transport Lines (AmTrans), Crow- ley Caribbean Transport (CCT), and Trailer Marine Transport (TMT). The services offered by these three companies extend be- tween the U.S. and the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Central and South America, Europe and the Far East. In addition, Crowley's Atlan- tic Division provides contract trans- portation anywhere in the world, and ship assist, salvage and harbor services through Crowley Towing and Transportation. Techmatics Receives $15-Million Navy Pact For Service Support Techmatics, Inc., Arlington, Va., was recently awarded a five-year, $15-million contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command to provide service support to the MK 41 Verti- cal Launching System office. Under the contract, the largest in the company's history, the firm will provide engineering development and systems integration, production management, integrated logistics support, and management informa- tion system development and main- tenance. RELIABLE, EFFICIENT, WRIGHT-AUSTIN GAS/LIQUID SEPARATORS The quality, and performance of these gas/liquid separators has earned them "SPECIFIED" status on practically every Navy combatant vessel since WW 1. • 99% efficiency • We meet or exceed ABS, USCG, ASME and Naval specs. • Designed for FV to High Pressure on air, gas or steam • Highest efficiency over entire flow range • They're self-cleaning, no maintenance • Simple, easy to install Write for Bulletin 811 MADE IN U.S.A. WRIGHT-AUSTIN COMPANY 3250 Franklin St.. Detroit, Michigan 48207 Phone (313) 259-1925 FAX (313) 259-1962 r 1989 AWS Welding Show WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4-6 • The AWS Welding Show offers you the opportunity to find out what's happening in the welding industry. Meet with your peers. Review thou- sands of cost-saving products and ser- vices. Learn about the latest hi-tech developments. View live equipment demonstrations. And More • Choose from a complete agenda of practical seminars and technical ses- sions to stay abreast of the advances in welding important to you. Plus • A special pre-convention, in- depth conference March 29-31, 1989, on "Advanced Joining Technologies for New Mate- rials" focusing on the joining of poly- mers, ceramics, advanced metals and composites. Engineers* Designers Manufacturers • Educators • The 70th annual convention of the American Welding Society. It's the na- tions largest Welding Show each year. And it's in the nation's capital at Cherry Blossom time. Plan now to make the Washington scene. Write or call today. Send me a 1989 AWS Convention and Welding Show program with registration and hotel forms Company _ Address _ Area code. Business Telephoi Special! Advanced registration saves you time and money. Call or write before February 15,1989 L ] Check here for more facts on loining conference American Welding Society •>50 N.W. Lejeune Rd . P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135, (305) 443-9353, 1 (800) 443-9353 in Fla 1 (800) 423-9353 Telefax (305) 443-7559, Telex AMWELD SOC 51-9245 34 Circle 314 on Reader Service Card Circle 129 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News