Electronics
Underwater Acoustic Explorations At The University Of Rhode Island
The Southern New England Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers held its quarterly meeting recently in Groton, Conn. Dr. Foster H. Middleton, professor of ocean engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI), presented an enjoyable program
Halter Crewboats Delivered For Indonesian Operations
Halter Marine, Inc., New Orleans, La., has delivered three 65-foot all-aluminum crewboats to Billiton Metals, The Hague, Netherlands. Billiton, a subsidiary of the Shell Oil Company, will operate the vessels in Indonesian waters in support of tin mining operations.
IHI Delivers 269,800-DWT Texaco Caribbean
The Texaco Caribbean, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) of 269,800 deadweight tons, built for the fleet of Texaco Panama Inc. by IHI (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.), was christened recently in ceremonies at the IHI shipyard in Kure, Japan.
188,500-DWT Tanker For Transport Of Alaskan Oil Christened At National Steel And Shipbuilding
Christening ceremonies were recently performed at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., aboard the S/S B.T. San Diego, the second of two 188,500-deadweight-ton San Diego-class tankers for long-term use by Shell Oil Company. Mrs.
Insley Yard Delivers Tug To Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
The Sunshine State, a new twin-screw tug designed by S.L. Petchull, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was recently delivered to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company by the builder, N.E. Insley, Inc. of Crisfie'ld, Md. Built to American Bureau of Shipping standards,
lotron Corporation Merges With Varo, Inc.
Varo, Inc., Garland, Texas, has announced that it has signed an agreement in principle with lotron Corporation of Boston, Mass., providing for the merger of lotron with Varo. lotron, located in Bedford, Mass., a Boston suburb, is a privately held,
Major Changes Prompted By Magnavox Division Growth
New responsibilities have been assigned to four Magnavox executives as a result of the accelerating growth pattern of the company's Advanced Products Division, according to Arthur P. Stern, senior vice president of Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics
Global Maritime Distress, Safety System Set For Implementation Next Year
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is scheduled to be implemented on February 1,1992. The basis of the system is that rescue authorities ashore, as well as shipping in the immediate vicinity of any ship in distress, be informed
FORAN V50 Coming Soon
Sener Ingenieria y Sistemas' FORAN System is a suite of software modules specific for the design and production of all types of ships and floating structures. It is currently being used worldwide in a large number of shipyards and marine design offices.
Kelvin Hughes Bridge Chosen For Queen Mary 2
Kelvin Hughes has earned its way onboard the most prestigious current cruise ship newbuild project. Cunard selected Kelvin Hughes' fully integrated bridge system is to be installed on board its eagerly anticipated new flagship, Queen Mary 2. At over 1,132 ft.