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With a 17,200-ton floating drydock (shown able to undertake a wide range of in-plant above), three marine railways and a full ship repair jobs for ships up to 800 feet, array of ship and pier facilities, Colonna's is Repair Contract For Third 'Knox' Class Ship In Seven Months Colonna's Shipyard, Norfolk, Va., Pharris (FF-1094). This is the third has been awarded a $3-million con- "Knox" Class ship to be awarded to tract for repairs to the frigate USS Colonna's in the past seven months for similar repairs. The contract calls for drydocking hull repairs, sandblasting and coat- ing, boiler repairs, electronics and weapons repair, CHT modifications to the fin stabilizers and miscella- neous deck machinery repairs. During the past 12 months Colon- na's Shipyard has performed a wide variety of drydock and topside re- pairs on commercial vessels (large and small), and ships for MarAd, USCG, and the U.S. Navy. The ves- sel types range from deck, fuel, hop- per and crane barges, cargo ships, tankers destroyers and frigates. Colonna's Shipyard is located on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Va. Founded in 1875, it is one of the oldest private family-owned full-service shipyards in the U.S. The yard provides ship repairs for commercial and govern- ment vessels up to 800 feet. Plant facilities include a 17,200-ton steel floating drydock, three marine rail- ways and complete shop and pier facilities. For free literature giving full de- tails on the facilities and capabili- ties of Colonna's Shipyard, Circle 23 on Reader Service Card Unitor, Rochem To Merge Chemical Operations The recently announced agree- ment concerning Unitor's intention to acquire the Swiss-based Rochem Group represents a significant de- velopment in the marine supply in- dustry. Unitor, headquartered in Oslo and one of the world's largest suppliers of products and services for repair and maintenance on board ships, announced that it had agreed to acquire Rochem, a world- wide supplier of marine chemicals and related services. As of July 1, 1989, Rochem will join Unitor Ships Service AS as a wholly owned company. It is the intention of both organizations to merge operations in areas where sig- nificant benefits can be obtained with economic advantage antici- pated in logistics combined with in- creasing effectiveness in service and expertise. For more information and free lit- erature, Circle 91 on Reader Service Card WE'VE GOT THE LIGHTING DEPTH YOU NEED. Seacoast's worldwide network of stocking service centers guarantees 24 hour delivery anywhere. Airframe/Aerospace Wire and Cable MIL-W-81044. MILW-22759, MIL-W-81381, MIL-W-27500, BMS#, BXS#, STS,GC,GW SEACOAST ELECTRIC COMPANY YOUR SOURCE TODAY FOR THE NEW IDEAS OF TOMORROW. New York 914-921-0400. Texas 713-868-3636. California 213-538-5930. Singapore 8621421 Regardless of your vessel's size, Phoenix can deck it out from stem to stern with the industry's widest line of domestically-manufactured quality marine lighting products. Choose from rugged vibration and weather resistant exterior floodlights, searchlights and navigation lights to marine- rated interior fluorescents for engine rooms, passageways, berth areas, holds and pilot houses. These include hazardous location and explosion-proof models. Phoenix can even design and build custom fixtures if needed. All thoroughly tested to survive a punishing life at sea. For a free brochure or information on a computer-aided evaluation of your vessel's lighting needs, contact PHOENIX PRODUCTS CO., INC., 6161 N. 64th St., Milwaukee, Wl 53218; Phone414-438-1200; TELEX 910-262-3389; FAX414^38-1330. PHOENIX PX-5-9 Circle 328 on Reader Service Card Circle 255 on Reader Service Card 14 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Seacoast Electric Company is the source for military wire, cable and electrical supplies. We feature the largest and broadest inventory in the world, accompanied by custom designed "Just In Time" inventory management services. Marine Electrical Equipment Navy Symbols, Terminal and Stuffing Tubes, Circuit Breakers, Communication Equipment, Motor Controllers Military Wire And Cable MIL-C-17, MIL-C-5756, MIL-C-3432. MIL-C-13486 Shipboard Cable MIL-C-915E, MIL-C-24640, Mll-C-24643, PMS 400
