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MIL Davie Delivers Refitted HMCS Iroquois The MIL Davie, Inc., shipyard, in Levis, Quebec, Canada, recently delivered the HMCS Iroquois to the Canadian Navy after completing its full refit and modernization. The destroyer is now equipped with an area air defense capability and mod- ern command facilities. HMCS Iroquois was drydocked and completely stripped of her ma- jor equipment and machinery. The ship's hull and structure were then thoroughly repaired and modified, while her weapons, sensors and com- munications equipment were re- placed or renovated. HMCS Iroquois during her pre-delivery sea trials. Some of the destroyer's new equip- ment includes: a vertical launch standard missile system; a 76 mm gun; a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System; Allison 570KF gas turbines generating 6,400 hp each; an inte- grated machinery control system; a water displacement fuel system; and new radars. Under the Canadian Navy's Tribal Class Update and Modern- ization Project (TRUMP), MIL Davie has received contracts from the TRUMP prime contractor, Litton Systems Canada, Ltd., to modern- ize all four Tribal Class destroyers, of which HMCS Iroquois is the sec- ond. The yard is also building three new frigates for the Canadian Pa- trol Frigate program. For additional free information about the services available from MIL Davie's shipyard, Circle 8 on Reader Service Card QE2 Repair Contract Won By Blohm & Voss After receiving temporary hull repairs, the cruise ship Queen Eliza- beth the Second (QE2) recently de- parted General Ship Corporation, Boston, on its way to the Blohm & Voss shipyard, in Hamburg, Ger- many. The German yard was re- cently awarded the Cunard Line contract to carry out permanent structural repairs to damage sus- tained by the QE2 after striking an underwater rock formation off Cape October, 1992 tion off Cape Cod, Mass., and for the cruise ship's biennial refit. The QE2 is scheduled to drydock in Hamburg on September 9 and be back in service on October 4. The ship will then return to the German shipyard for a three-week refit on November 20. The QE2 work is expected to re- quire close to 200 tons of hull steel renewal and 100 to 150 tons of inter- nal steel, plus piping work. It is reported that the estimated cost for the work is approximately $30 mil- lion. Kvaerner Unit, Sabroe Reach Agreement Kvaerner Eureka, a unit of the Norwegian Kvaerner A/S, has reached an agreement with Den- mark-based Sabroe Refrigeration which is meant to strengthen the position of the companies as the top world suppliers of fishing industry equipment. The agreement requires Kvaerner to use Sabroe products for its refrigeration deliveries, while Sabroe must reciprocate by using Kvaerner equipment and pumps for its projects. The agreement also mandates the companies cooperate on new research and technology. DON'T MISS THE BOAT! Plan now to attend NAPVO's National Convention, January 16-19, 1993, in Seattle, Washington . -Learn about industry trends and developments. -Visit a trade show featuring over 70 exhibits. -Tour more than 20 passenger vessels. For Information: NAPVO. 202/785-0510 808 17th St NW #200 Washington DC 20006 Seattle, The Emerald City. Circle 341 on Reader Service Card Archway Is now stocking ACR Electronics. The ACR line includes: EPIRBS ** Suruiual Radios Strobes ** Searchlights Water Activated Lights ** Raft Lights General Purpose Lights ** Suruiual and Safety Accessories. Please call us for all of your ACR requirements!! Thank you. Archway Marine Lighting 4501 Swan Avenue . St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 535-1314. 1-800-737-1314. 1-800-727-0151 Fax (314) 535-5471 . Fax 1-800-627-1065 Circle 336 on Reader Service Card SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN SAFETY, SURVIVAL, LIFTING AND TRANSFER... Lifeboats and Rescue Boats to USCG and Solas 74/83. New Construction, Repairs and Reflagging. Davits and Winches to USCG and SOLAS 74/83. For Lifeboats, Rescue Boats and Inflatable Liferafts. Rigid Inflatable Rescue/ Work Boats. A Complete range of size and power options. = Automatic Release Hooks To USCG and SOLAS 74/83. For Davit Launched Inflatable Liferafts and Rescue Boats. Special Purpose Boat Davits, Fender Davits, Stores Cranes, Hose Handling Cranes. Electric/Pneumatic/Hydraulic Houston Sales Office (713) 931-6001 Delaware Sales Office (302) 366-1961 See us at the SNAME, booth 312. INC. P.O. Box 1050, 167 Bell Ave., Oak Hill, FL 32759 (904) 345-3483 (904) 345-3462 FAX: (904) 345-4304 Service is also available at our Louisiana service center. Circle 152 on Reader Service Card 49