View non-flash version
New & Notable First Lady Laura Bush Authenticates Sub's Keel Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector hosted a keel lay- ing ceremony for the second Virginia- class submarine, Texas (SSN 775) on July 12, 2002 with First Lady Laura Bush as the Ship's Sponsor and keel authenticator for the ceremony. Lift Lower Pull Position a a m HYDRAULIC HOIST Linepull: 5 Tons to 100 Tons plus! Designed, engineered and manufactured from stocked, standard components. Priced right, built right and delivered right on time! sfitLj Phone 604-530-0737 Fax 604 530 2889 RAIL CAR PULLER TRACTION WINCH LANTEC a division of IMAC Design Group Ltd. GEAR DRIVES WINCHES 8. HOISTS BRAKES & CLUTCHES 5827 Production Way Langley, British Columbia Canada V3A 4N5 Driven to excellence www.lantecgear.com email: sales@lantecgear.com Circle 270 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com IMO - FTP Code MARINE DOORS USCG and LLOYD'S APPROVED Also available to 46CFR 72.05-25 / WIC 9-97 Requirements. 1. MARINE DOORS and FRAMES, INTERIOR and EXTERIOR. A-0, A-30 and A-60 available with Vision Light and Hose Port. B-0 and B-15 available with Vision Light, Kick-out Panel and Louver. All Units available in Cold Rolled, Galvanized or Stainless Steel. 2. JOINER TRIM SYSTEM. Trim designed for integration with Joiner Panels. 3. MARINE FURNITURE. Berths; Standard or Cased, Single, Double or Hospital Type. Tables, Bookshelves and Desks. 4. CREW LOCKERS. Singles, Doubles, Triples, Multiples and Specialty. 5. Complete GALLEY Design, Detailed Engineering and Installation Service for New Construction or Refurbishment Projects. Your single source for a Custom Fabricated complete Galley Outfit Package or Single Equipment Purchase. Pe! Marine Doors & Frames Log Desks SINCE 1948 DEBN5TEEL WWW.DEANSTEEL.COM SALESQDEANSTEEL COM Since our entry into the offshore industry , Deansteel has become the recognized standard for quality construction with dependable delivery at competitive pricing. More importantly, DEANSTEEL provides the type of service that leading rig and ship builders demand For your next quarters building or vessel... Insist on Deansteel quality. American Owned - American Made MARINE DIVISION Deansteel Manufacturing Company 111 Merchanl Street "San Antonio, Texai 78204 210-226-8271.1-800-825-8271 .Fax 210-226-0913 Mrs. Bush authenticated the keel by chalking her initials onto a metal plate, which were then welded and permanent- ly affixed to the submarine. Northrop Grumman's Newport News sector is teamed with General Dynamics Electric First Lady Laura Bush recently laid the keel for Northrop Grumman's Virginia-Class subma- rine, Texas. b art 0@D Ltd- incorporating Hepworth Marine Hepworth Rail Dudleys Screenwipers Hepworth Steel Stockholders subsidiary Window Wiper Technologies Inc. Manufacturers of Window Wiper Systems Established 1868 O.E. standard product* Full design facility* *Technical back-up* M.O.D. approved supplier* Installation service available* Window Wiper Technologies Inc. 800 Flanders Road, Mystic, Connecticut CT06355 USA Tel: 001 860 536 6274 Fax: 001 860 536 9218 Email: hepworthwwt@msn.com Website: www.b-hepworth.com Circle 233 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Marine Deck Hardware and Equipment • ANCHORS: • 50 to 60.000 Lbs - New and Used Stockless - Danforth - L.W.T. - Halls • Snug Slowing • CHAIN • 3d" to 5's" - New and Used Slud Link • Cast Steel - Grades 2 and 3 - Oil Rig Quality tor Moorings, Towing, Barge Handling, Ship s Replacement • WINCHES WINDLASSES CAPSTANS • Vertical or Horizontal Hand, Electric, Diesel, Hydraulic or Repowered to your specs • HATCHES WATERTIGHT DOORS MANHOLE COVERS SCUTLES - PORTHOLES • All Sizes - New or Reconditioned • PANAMA CHOCKS DOUBLE B1TTS SINGLE B1TTS CAST STeEL CLEATS AND KEVELS • GIGANTIC All Sizes Available, New & Used INVENTORY •_™DERS FOAM FILLED and PNEUMATIC • For Rent or Sale All Sizes, New & Used NEW & USED Call \ii Toll-Free • (800) J. 322-3131/ SERVING THE MARINE & OIL INDUSTRIES FOR OVER 50 YEARS WE ARE DIRECT FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS & IMPORTERS 'ATERMAN SUPPLY CO., INC. PO BOX 556 •WILMINGTON CA 50748 PH: (310) 522-9698 FAX: (310) 522-1043 Circle 217 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Circle 280 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Boat to build the first four ships of the Virginia-class - Texas is the second ship of the Virginia-class. Circle 51 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Bender Shipbuilding Secures $8-M Contract Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Inc., Mobile, Ala., is being awarded an $8-million firm-fixed-price contract for the drydocking selected restricted avail- ability of USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29). Work will be performed in Mobile and is to be completed by November 2002. Contract funds in the amount of $7.9-million will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively pro- cured and advertised in the Commerce Business Daily, with three proposals solicited and two offers received. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Pascagoula, Miss., is the contracting activity. Circle 48 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com AMFELS Lays Keel Ahead of Schedule Jack-Up AMFELS Inc, the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore's Keppel Corpo- ration Ltd., has laid the keel for new jack-up rig, Tonala — one month ahead of schedule. The $83-million contract for the rig was signed in April 2002 with Mexican company, Perforadora Central SA de CV. Tonala is a KFELS MOD V "B" class jack-up, enhanced with Keppel's propri- etary jacking and fixation systems developed by its research and technolo- gy arm, Offshore Technology Develop- ment. Due for delivery in the first quarter of 2004, Tonala is the fourth "B" class rig ordered in two years. The first "B" class, Chiles Discovery, was delivered by Kep- pel FELS in Singapore, with its sister rig, Chiles Galileo, now under construc- tion at AMFELS for the same owner, Chiles Offshore Inc. - due in September 2002. The third rig, Atwood Beacon, is currently being built in Keppel FELS for Atwood Oceanics Pacific Limited and is expected to be delivered in June 2003. Circle 46 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Dolphin Towing Adds AHTS to Fleet The Gulf of Mexico's newest offshore tug boat company, Dolphin Towing, recently added the Rebekah Bruce, to its young fleet. The Rebekah Bruce, a tow- ing and anchor handling tug adds more horsepower to the Dolphin Fleet. Circle 85 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
