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Lasers For Ship Defense Examined By U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy is examining las- ers for detection, identification and destruction of targets in light of more stealthy and speedy threats, according to Aaron Budgor, former Navy program manager for the SDI Firepond laser radar pro- gram, who is doing long-range plan- ning for the Naval Research Labo- ratory. Navy researchers contend lasers could have a lower cost per engage- ment than tactical missiles. Mr. Budgor said the cost of tactical defensive missiles have risen from $50,000 to $250,000 a shot. The cost of a chemical laser has been esti- mated at $5,000 to $10,000 per en- gagement, after factoring in hard- ware and crew training, he said. Mr. Budgor noted that propos- als for all-electric ships are calling for 50- to 100-megawatt power sup- plies. "With that kind of power it is not hard to envision using a free- electron laser" for shipboard de- fense. He added there are research opportunities in examining nuclear reactor-pumped lasers, "which in principle would have an unlimited magazine." / A. u o» INCLINED LADDERS BATTEN SYSTEMS PLANK GRATING LADDER TREADS SEA SYSTEMS Inc. "Original Equipment Manufacturers" P.O. Box 8379, 65 Avco Rd., Ward Hill, MA 01835-0679 ACCOMMODATION LADDERS Tel. (508) 521-4610 FAX (508) 521-2416 Circle 261 on Reader Service Card Williard Marine Wins U.S. Navy RIB Contract Williard Marine, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and other ship's boats, was recently awarded a contract for the 24-foot RIB, MKII. The award was made by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., for the construction of 41 RIBs. The contract also contains options for up to 65.-additional boats for FY92. Williard Marine built 34 of these boats for NAVSEA in 1990 under a previous contract. The RIB is de- signed for service as a standard ship's boat for general purpose use. Williard Marine produces RIBs for commercial and military markets in 18-, 22- and 24-foot sizes at its manufacturing plant in Ana- heim, Calif. The RIBs are available with various diesel inboard and out- board power options. For free literature detailing Wil- liard Marine RIBs, Circle 70 on Reader Service Card TMSA Holds Annual Naval Outlook And Assessment Conference In Washington "The Technical Marketing Socie- ty of America (TMSA) held its An- nual Naval Outlook and Assessment Conference on December 3-5, 1990, at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event, attended by more than 100 government and industry profes- sionals, was highlighted by presen- tations from 11 industry executives and 10 high-ranking Navy officials. The conference was organized for dissemination of information, and provided attendees the chance to ask questions and interact with the presenters and colleagues. For more information regarding TMSA, call (714) 821-8672. J.D. Bolger & Associates Expands Services J.D. Bolger & Associates of Vir- ginia Beach, Va., recently an- nounced the addition of marketing and sales support to the list of man- agement support efforts now offered to the marine industry. This ex- panded service allows them to more fully assist their clients. J.D. Bolger & Associates was started in 1989 by James Bolger. Its first contract provided support to SPAR Associates on their Proof - of-Concept contract. Work on this contract included planning, sched- uling and cost schedule control im- plementation for DSRAs on the USS Virginia (CGN-38) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the USS Hawes (FFG-53) at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Prior to the inception of J.D. Bolger & Associates, Mr. Bolger had been the assistant general man- ager of marketing, estimating and planning at Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Norfolk, Va. J.D. Bolger & Associates can be reached at (804) 498-2776 or by fax: (804) 479-3497. 74 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Circle 332 on Reader Service Card BOLLINGER SHIPYARD Bollinger S'H-I-P-Y-A-R-D ^^l-N-C. POST OFFICE BOX 250 LOCKPORT, LOUISIANA 70374-0250 PHONE (504) 532-2554 • TELEX 58 4127 • FAX (504) 532-7225 A Work Horse for the Work Boat The "work horse"... strong, efficient and versatile. That's Bollinger Shipyard. For over forty years, Bollinger has served the marine industry by building, repairing and servicing a wide variety of work boats. We build vessels of up to 500 feet in length and we build in aluminum, steel and GRP (glass reinforced plastic). We do our own outfitting and we guarantee our work. Most work is done indoors in several fabrication shops that together cover over 100,000 square feet. We almost never experience weather delays. We will build to your design or we will design to your requirements. Top notch people combined with superb facilities producing vessels and equipment that provide maximum service to the marine industry — That's Bollinger — "the work boat's work horse."
