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$170-Million Order For

Four Drill Rigs Placed

By Global Marine Inc.

Global Marine Inc. of Los An- geles recently placed orders for a total of four more jackup type offshore drilling rigs at a cost in excess of $170 million.

Ingalls Shipbuilding division of

Litton Industries will build one rig, with delivery scheduled for

May 1982. Two of the new rigs will be constructed by Marathon

Le Tourneau Offshore Company— one at its Singapore yard and the other in Brownsville, Texas. De- livery of both Marathon rigs is set for mid-1982.

The fourth jackup, also sched- uled for mid-1982 delivery, will be built by Davie Shipbuilding,

Ltd. at its yard in Lauzon, Que- bec, Canada.

Manual Gauging System

Approved By USCG & ABS —Literature Available

A manual ullage tape installa- tion, which makes it possible to gauge tanks visually under closed loading conditions, has been ac- cepted for tanker and barge use by both the U.S. Coast Guard and

American Bureau of Shipping.

Developed by VU-GAGE Sys- tems, the installation is said to eliminate the maintenance and re- liability problems associated with "automatic" ullage measuring sys- tems. It also makes it possible to monitor loading operations with the same accuracy as hand-held tapes and open tank tops.

The new gauging system is de- signed for use with the VU-

GAGE ullage opening cover. The system is permanently installed in the ullage trunk, directly below the VU-GAGE window. It con- sists of a 20-ounce sparkproof copper ball float, ullage tape, and winding mechanism. When not in use, the tape and float are locked in a stowed position at the top of the trunk, well above the cargo level.

Ullages can be easily read through the 6y2-inch circular VU-

GAGE window. A viton wiper blade on the underside of the completely sealed window permits it to be cleaned at any time— even during loading operations— with no escape of fumes. VU-

GAGE ullage covers are available in bronze for conventional serv- ice, and in stainless steel for chemical tankers and barges.

For additional information and free literature on the new man- ual ullage installation and the complete VU-GAGE line, write to

E.A. Waryas, VU-GAGE Systems,

Dept. MR, Room 910, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017.

November 15, 1980 $4.7-Million Spanish

Navy Contract Awarded To

Stewart & Stevenson

Stewart & Stevenson Services,

Inc. has announced a $4.7-million contract to provide generator sets for a Spanish Navy aircraft car- rier. The company will supply three 2,500-kw "high shock" gas turbine generator sets by mid- 1982 to the prime contractor, Em- presa Nacional Bazan Shipyard in

Spain. These generator sets are similar to Stewart & Stevenson systems now in use by the U.S.

Navy on its Spruance class de- stroyers.

The Spanish aircraft carrier is the first of a new class specifi- cally designed for VSTOL (Very

Short Take-Off and Landing) jet fighter aircraft, and features an elevated bow for aircraft take-off assistance. In addition to its air- craft carrier role, it will function as the command and control ship using sophisticated computers to direct the entire fleet during op- erations.

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.

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.

LNGILPG SHIPS - Immense vessels to serve inter-continental tradeiroutes.

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

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

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