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U.S. Military Newbuilding The U.S. Navy's shipbuilding plan through the year 2000 calls for the construction of 42 new ships, including 13 DDG-51's, eight military sealift shps (T- AKR) and five LHD/LPD ships. T-Ship Program Boosts Newbuild Activity The U.S. Navy's T-Ship Program continues to be an important segment of ship construction and conversion activity for U.S. shipyards. T- ships are auxiliary vessels funded by the Navy budget, but designed to be civilian-crewed and under the control of the Military Sealift Command. Since mid-1979, 16 U.S. private shipyards have been awarded contracts for the construction of 63 new ships and the conver- sion of 36 existing vessels. The initial contract value for these vessels totaled approximately $8.5 billion. During 1995, there was one new T-ship contract placed with a U.S. shipyard. Avondale Industries received an order with an initial contract value of $206.4 million to build one military sealift ship (T-AKR). Additionally, one contract, for the completion of the T-AGOS 23, a small waterplane area twin hull ocean surveillance ship (SWATH), was assigned to Halter Marine Inc. The contract value was $60 million. As of December 31,1995, 11 T-ships were under construction or on order at three shipyards, with an orderbook value of approx- imately $1.8 billion. Yard Class or # Name Del. Price (SM) (Approx.) Halter Marine TAGS 62 Bowditch 7/96 $42.9 Halter Marine TAGS 63 Henson 2/98 $47.2 Halter Marine T-AGOS 23 Impeccable 12/98 $60 Avondale T-AKR 300 Bob Hope 10/97 $265.2 Avondale T-AKR 301 n/a 3/98 $210 Avondale T-AKR 302 n/a 9/98 $210 Avondale T-AKR 303 n/a 1999 $206.4 NASSCO T-AKR 310 n/a 3/98 $269.1 NASSCO T-AKR 311 n/a 10/98 $218 NASSCO T-AKR 312 n/a 4/99 $218 Avondale T-AO 203 Laramie 4/96 $106.3 Source: MarAd MISSION "POSSIBLE High Quality Work & Patrol Boatffby SEAA Patrol Pollution Control Now U.S. Navy Ships In Service In 1995 During 1995, 17 new naval ves- sels measuring 1,000 Idt and larger were delivered. The 17 totaled approximately 221,000 Idt and had an initial contract value of approxi- mately $5.3 billion. In comparison, in 1994, just 15 vessels valued at $3.5 billion were delivered. Class or # Contract ($M) Survey Fire insulation in accordance with IMO Resolution A754(18) Please contact: ROCKWOOL DENMARK:= The Danish Mineral Wool Manufacturer Rockwool A/S, Export Department, DK-2640 Hedehusene, Denmark, Europe Tel. No. +45 46 56 16 16, Telex 43 155 rockwl dk, Fax No. +45 46 56 30 11 Circle 172 on Reader Service Card 82B Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Whatever your mission is on the water, SeaArk can provide you with a tough, durable work or patrol boat to get the job done. SeaArk Marine (formerly MonArk Boat Company) has built quality aluminum boats for over 35 years for missions such as spill response, marine construction, personnel transport, oil exploration, survey, drug inter- diction, search & rescue, excursions, law enforcement, and fire fighting. Choose the size, hull design, cabin style, power, and accessory package that best fits your mission. Let SeaArk make your mission POSSIBLE! Call today for pricing and specifications. SEAARK MARINE P.O. Box 210, Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Phone (501) 367-9755 • Fax (501) 367-2120 SSN 769 DDG 60 DDG 59 DDG 61 AOE 8 TAGS 61 SSBN 741 T-AO 201 SSN 770 DDG 63 DDG 62 LSD 50 (CV) SSN 771 T-AO 204 CVN 74 DDG 65 DDG 64 Circle 345 on Reader Service Card Newport News Bath Iran Works Ingalls Ingalls NASSCO Halter Marine General Dynamics, Electric Boat Avondale Newport News Ingalls Bath Iron Works Avondale General Dynamics, Electric Boat Avondale Newport News Ingalls Bath Iron Works
