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October 2005 13 Six New S&R Vessels for Vietnam Damen delivered the last Search and Rescue Vessel, out of a series of six ves- sel to Vinamarine (Vietnam National Maritime Bureau). The vessel, named SAR 413, was delivered to Vinamarine in the port of Haiphong, and the vessel will based in Vietnam's southern port of Vung Tau to be deployed in Vietnam's southern coastal areas. The SAR 413 is a member of the Damen Stan Patrol Series and measures 137.8 x 23 ft. (42 x 7 m). Apart from her modern design and appearance the ves- sel is provided with all modern (satel- lite) communication and navigational aids, has towing capabilities, is provided with a sick-bay including medical facil- ities, survivor room, fire-fighting capa- bilities, etc. The boats were built at the local ship- yard of Song Cam in the city of Haiphong, with shipping components from the Netherlands and built by local labor. Circle 92 on Reader Service Card Keppel Singmarine Wins $46M in Contracts Keppel Singmarine received orders for four offshore support vessels (OSVs) and two tugboats for about $46 million. The vessels will be progressively deliv- ered to their owners up to first half of 2007. Keppel Singmarine will build two Anchor Handling and Tug/ Supply (AHTS) vessels each for Saudi Arabia companies, HADI Establishment (HADI) and Zamil Operations and Maintenance Co. A repeat customer since 2001, HADI has ordered from Keppel Singmarine a total of nine ves- sels including the latest two vessels. Zamil Operations and Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Zamil) is a new customer. Keppel Smit Towage (KST) has placed an order for two Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboats, designed by the Marine Technology Development (MTD), Keppel Singmarine's own research and development arm. A joint venture between Keppel Shipyard and Smit International Singapore, Keppel Smit Towage owns, manages and operates tugs to provide marine support services in the Asia Pacific region. Circle 90 on Reader Service Card Northrop Grumman Wins Brazilian Navy Deal Northrop Grumman won a contract from the Brazilian Navy to upgrade the primary navigation systems on its com- bat ships with new-generation state-of- the-art inertial navigation systems. The inertial-navigation-system equip- ment will be supplied by Northrop Grumman's Sperry Marine business unit. The system, based on Sperry Marine's ring-laser gyro technology, is designed to provide high-accuracy position data and precise attitude, velocity and head- ing inputs for the ship's navigation and fire-control systems. The initial $2.1 million firm fixed price contract is the first phase of a multi-annual acquisition program to replace the installed Sperry Marine MK29 military gyrocompass systems. For Phase I, Sperry Marine will supply eight MK39 ring-laser gyro inertial nav- igation systems with supporting inter- faces, accessories and spares. Installations are expected to begin in 2006. Circle 91 on Reader Service Card The Willard Marine Fleet for Port Security & Force Protection • Willard vessels are constructed in fiberglass composites and aluminum up to 17m. • Complete in-house engineering and prototype departments are available to fulfill specific user requirements. • Founded in 1957 Willard Marine is U.S. owned with plants in the U.S. • GSA contract GS-07F-0123H 1250 N. Grove St., Anaheim, CA 92806 714-666-2150 Fax 714-632-8136 willardmarine.com Email: WebMaster@willardmarine.com © 2005 Willard Marine S.N.A.M.E., Booth #408 Seatrade, Booth #1022 Multi Agency Craft Conference (MACC) Visit Us At... U.S. Navy Standard Cabin Model 10m & 11m R.I.B.’s U.S. Navy Standard Open Model 11m R.I.B. U.S. Navy Standard 7m R.I.B.’s NEW! Assault 52’ Willard/Team Scarab NEW! Assault 43/13m High Speed Interceptor Circle 295 on Reader Service Card News MR OCTOBER 2005 #2 (9-16).qxd 9/30/2005 1:37 PM Page 13
