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Heyl & Patterson Gets $4.75-Million Contract

Heyl and Patterson, Incorpo- rated, Pittsburgh, Pa., has been awarded a $4,752,086 modification to a fixed-price contract for re- pairs required to several large cranes at the Norfolk Naval Ship- yard, Portsmouth, Va. The Naval

Facilities Engineering Command,

Atlantic Division, is the contract- ing activity. (N62470-79-C-2536)

Willamette Tug Names

New Vice President

Guidance Notes For

Coal-Burning Ships

Available From Lloyd's

In view of the interest now be- ing shown in using coal as a cheaper alternative to oil for fuel- ing ships, Lloyd's Register of

Shipping has produced a new booklet, "Guidance Notes for the

Burning of Coal in Ships' Boilers."

The Notes explain the statu- tory and classification aspects of using coal as a fuel at sea as a primary source of heat for the generation of steam for main and essential auxiliary services.

It has been assumed through- out that no manual handling of coal will be used, and that boiler firing will be by some form of automated grate—this being the most likely system to be adopted in the near future. However, this does not rule out other forms of firing, such as pulverized fuel, slurries of coal/oil/water mix- tures, or fluidized bed firing, and

Lloyd's Register will consider such systems if submitted for ap- proval.

For a free copy of the booklet, write to The Secretary (Ref. TSG,

AGC), Lloyd's Register of Ship- ping, 71 Fenchurch Street, Lon- don EC3M 4BS, England.

R. Kirk Roberts

R. Kirk Roberts has been named vice president of Willamette Tug & Barge Company, an operating division of Riedel International,

Inc., both headquartered in Port- land, Ore. Announcement was made by Whit Olson, president of

Willamette Tug.

Mr. Roberts, a 28-year veteran of the tug and barge industry on the West Coast, retains his re- sponsibilities as general manager of Willamette Tug & Barge. The firm operates in the Columbia and

Willamette River basins, includ- ing the Ports of Portland and

Vancouver, and along the Pacific

Rim.

Literature Available On

New Decca Loran C Unit

ITT Decca Marine, Palm Coast,

Fla. has introduced the new 1024

Loran C. Unveiled at the recent

Miami Boat Show, this unit has a watertight, touch-tone-activated front panel, and can work with any Loran C chain in the world.

The user will have two adjustable notch filters and a display to see the precise frequency setting and signal strength his filters are set to.

The 1024 features dual LOP readouts, tracks four LOPs si- multaneously, and can monitor and display incoming signal qual- ity. The user can also be alerted to erroneous LOP readings. De- signed for universal mounting, the 1024 can accept any standard voltage and whip antenna. As an option, the new unit can be inter- faced to Decca's new 10350 track plotter to provide a high-perform- ance navigation package.

For literature containing more information on the 1024, write to

Alan D. Thompson, Dept. MR,

ITT Decca Marine, Inc., P.O. Box "G", Palm Coast, Fla. 32037.

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Sartssest

Avondale... 40 years of diversified shipbuilding and offshore construction

Proven Performance

Since 1938, Avondale has constructed over 2,300 vessels.

In the period from 1967 to 1977 alone, 95 major ships were delivered. And in 1978, the Avondale Offshore Division has built 33 offshore drilling rigs, 20 jackets and 19 decks.

Diverse Interests

Avondale never limits its interest in ship construction by type, size or quantity. Our design capability has been developed as a service to the industry for the development of new ship designs, and to review existing designs for possible improvements. We can meet all of your requirements. Similar diversification has been developed for the offshore industry.

Unique Capabilities

Avondale's facilities are among the most modern in the

United States. We are extremely proud of the fact that many unique construction techniques have been developed in response to challenges from the industry for certain types of vessels and rigs. But... the real reason for Avondale's capabilities is its people and their dedication to being the nation's best shipbuilders.

Let us respond to your next inquiry.

The Quality s of America

INC

Avondale Shipyards, Inc.

A Subsidiary of Ogden Corporation

Post Office Box 50280 • New Orleans, Louisiana 70150 (504) 436-2121

Top to bottom:

INTEGRATED TUG/BARGE - We welcome the opportunity to bid on special projects.

OIL TANKERS - Most recently to carry pipeline oil from Alaskan ports.

PLATFORMS - Avondale has capabilities in all offshore services.

LASH SHIPS - Avondale pioneered containerized vessels for dry cargo.

BARGES - Avondale is a master barge builder, to your requirements.

DRILLING RIGS - Avondale capabilities are varied from large to small.

LNG/LPG SHIPS - Immense vessels to serve inter-continental trade\routes.

CONVERSIONS - Our massive drydock enables us to add new midbodies.

WORKBOATS - Now on order, the workboats of the future.

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