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Among the hosts and visitors at recent lotron demonstration in New York were (L to

R): Edward Perkins, technical sales, lotron; Warren Signell, Roland Marine Inc.;

William McLean, M. Rosenblatt & Son, Inc.; Juan De Mena and Capt. Alfred E. Fiore,

Republic of Panama; and John C. Herther, lotron vice president-international sales. lotron Conducts ARPA Demonstration

In New York City

First Of Five Hydrofoil Combatants

Launched By Boeing Marine Systems

Interest in Automatic Radar

Plotting Aids (ARPA) is growing rapidly. This was proven recently at Seamen's Church Institute in

New York City where lotron Cor- poration of Bedford, Mass., man- ufacturer of the DIGIPLOT, dem- onstrated its 40-target model.

This is the same deluxe model chosen by Shell for its multi-mil- lion-dollar order to outfit 80 ships.

Among other requirements, the

U.S. Port and Tanker Safety Act requires that ARPAs be installed on all tankers over 10,000 gross tons entering U.S. waters, by

July 1, 1982. lotron, which began producing the first DIGIPLOTs more than 10 years ago, has in- troduced a lower-priced, 20-target model that is said to be built to the same high quality equipment standards as the deluxe model.

DIGIPLOT is known for high re- liability, availability, and low cost of service.

All ARPA manufacturers have increased their production capac- ity significantly, but the order books are filling rapidly now that the U.S. deadline is approaching.

If one message came through dur- ing the lotron demonstration, it was "order early."

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The patrol hydrofoil missile ship USS Taurus (shown above), first of five PHMs under construc- tion for the U.S. Navy, was launched recently at the Seattle facility of Boeing Marine Sys- tems. The vessel was christened by Mrs. John D.H. Kane Jr., wife of Rear Adm. John D.H. Kane Jr.,

USN (Ret.), director of Navy his- tory and curator of the Navy De- partment, who was principal speaker at the event.

Taurus (PHM-3) and four sis- ter ships will join the USS Peg- asus (PHM-1) to complete a six- ship squadron of hydrofoils to be homeported in Key West, Fla. She newloam

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In her hullborne mode, Taurus will be powered by two diesel engines through waterjets. When foilborne, she will be powered by a gas turbine engine through a single waterjet, and will be ca- pable of speeds in excess of 40 knots.

The high speed of the PHM, ex- traordinary maneuverability, and small radar cross section give it unique advantages with respect to survivability and attack capa- bility. With a crew of only 21 on a PHM and total six-ship squad- ron personnel fewer than that of one destroyer, the risk to men and material is at a minimum, while high speed and increased numbers of ships can greatly ex- pand surface patrol effectiveness.

Pegasus, in service with the

Navy since June 1977, has clearly demonstrated that the PHM can play a cost-effective role in achiev- ing an increased, balanced naval force. As a surface warfare ship, the high fire rates of the PHM's eight Harpoon missiles and 76- mm gun provide it with the same mission kill capability as much larger surface combatants.

Houtech Seeks Title X!

On Jackup Workover Rig

To Cost $16.6 Million

Houtech Limited IV, a subsid- iary of Houtech Well Service,

Inc., both of Houston, has applied to the Maritime Administration for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing the construction of a 120-foot, jackup workover/drill- ing rig intended for operation in the Gulf of Mexico. Bethlehem

Steel, Beaumont, Texas, is the proposed builder, with delivery scheduled for September 1982.

The requested guarantee is for $12 million, or up to 75 percent of the $16,632,000 estimated cost of the rig. 20 Write 493 on Reader Service Card Write 299 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News