Beth Steel's Hoboken Yard Converting Carrier Intrepid To Naval Museum
Conversion work has begun that will turn the USS Intrepid into a floating museum for the Intrepid Museum Foundation. Upon completion of the conversion work at Bethlehem Steel's Hoboken, N.J., yard, the aircraft carrier will be towed to the Hudson River at 46th Street in New York City,
ASARCO Donates Lead For Full-Scale Replica Of Famous Colonial Sloop
Sixty-five thousand pounds of lead donated by ASARCO Incorporated has been used in the construction of a full-scale operational replica of the 12-gun sloop Providence, a colonial warship that was the first to be authorized by the Continental Navy.
Bethlehem Steel Lays Keel For Second T-AKX Reconstruction
Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Sparrows Point, Md., yard has dedicated the keel for the reconstruction of its second ship in the U.S. Navy's Maritime Prepositioning Ship Program, it was announced recently by David Watson, yard general manager. "The
Edward Campbell Named To Board Of Trustees At Webb Institute
Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, the oldest four-year naval architecture undergraduate institution in the U.S., announced recently that Edward Campbell has been elected a trustee. Frank J. Graziano, chairman of the board of trustees, stated
New Port Cost Guide From INTERTANKO
Tanker owners, operators and brokers can obtain swift access to the latest port cost figures by reference to a new guide from the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO). "Disbursements for Tankers" provides essential
Chevron Orders Two 3 5 , 0 0 0 - D W T Product Tankers From Mitsubishi
Two new, diesel-powered, 35,- 000-deadweight-ton product tankers have been ordered by Chevron Transport Corporation, San Francisco, Calif., a subsidiary of Standard Oil Company of California, f o r service in the company's international trades.
McDermott Norge Receives $100-Million Amoco Norway Letter Of Intent
McDermott Norge, a division of Oceanic Contractors, Inc., which is a subsidiary of J. Ray McDermott & Co., Inc., has received a letter of intent for a $100-million contract with Amoco Norway Oil Company. McDermott Norge will act as the prime contractor for
IMODCO Receives Third Contract From PEMEX In Two-Month Period
Three contracts over a twomonth period, totaling approximately $9.5 million, have been received by IMODCO, 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. 90024, a unit of AMCA International Corporation, from PEMEX, the Mexican state-controlled oil company,
Raytheon Building $1.4-Million Magnetic Measuring System For USN
Work is under way at Raytheon Company on a U.S. Navy system that will measure magnetic fields of ships before and after their hulls have been treated for defense against magnetically influenced mines. The automated system, which includes underwater magnetic
MarAd Approves Title XI For Two Barge Operators Valued At $10.3 Million
The Maritime Administration has approved in principle the applications of two companies for Title XI guarantees to aid in financing the following vesselconstruction projects: Radcliff Materials, Inc., 61 St. Joseph Street, Mobile, Ala., had applied