Far East-Levingston Delivers Drillship Diamond M Dragon
Diamond Dragon Drilling's first offshore drilling unit, the Diamond M Dragon, was recently christened at the Far East-Levingston Shipbuilding Limited's (FELS) yard in Jurong, Singapore. The $24-million Diamond M Dragon is a self-propelled drillship.
Equitable Shipyards Launches Ferryboat V i r g i n i a Dare For State Of North Carolina
The ferryboat Virginia Dare, being built by Equitable Shipyards, Inc. in its Madisonville (La.) Shipyard for the State of North Carolina Board of Transportation, was recently launched. The Virginia Dare will be delivered to Cedar Island Terminal Facility (Pamlico Sound), Cedar Island, N.
Sun Shipbuilding Names Four Managers To Corporate Science & Technology Div.
Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company, Chester, Pa. 19013, has made four appointments to its Corporate Science and Technology Division. The company named Gerald Swensson, manager-Machinery Sciences, Thomas Krehnbrink, manager-Hull Sciences, Richard Bicicchi,
Moyer Named Director Of Marketing At Sonatech
Sonatech, Inc. of Goleta, Calif., recently announced that James R. Moyer has joined its staff as director of marketing. Mr. Moyer brings with him over 25 years of experience in air, space, and marine navigation system design, operation, and marketing.
Western Union Int'l To Market New MARISAT System
A specially designed maritime satellite communications system is being marketed by Western Union International, Inc. (WUI), One WUI Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10004. The system, called MARISAT, was described by Roy K. Andres, WUI's vice president for planning,
BSRA Publishes Code Of Procedure For Marine Equipment
The assembly of a marine instrumentation and control equipment package is a complex and time-consuming operation. It is with the aim of simplifying this operation, as well as producing effective and reliable systems with consequent operational economies,
Armco's Nitronic 50 Ideal For Downhole Use —Literature Available
Few applications have more demanding and at the same time sensitive material requirements than those encountered in downhole petroleum exploration. However, many manufacturers are finding Armco Nitronic 50 stainless steel to offer the type of properties
Stable Offshore Platforms Planned By Navy For Aircraft Training Exercises
Small stable semisubmersible platforms, moored at deep-ocean sites, are essential to the development of advanced range facilities for the training of Navy combat pilots and air crews. The platforms will accommodate electronic instrumentation and
Bailey Technical Center Opens In Beijing, China
—Brochure Available Bailey Controls has announced the grand opening of its first Bailey Technical Center in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The Center will be used for full service support, training and customer demonstrations for the Bailey Controls
TeleSystems Opens Maritime Sales Offices In New York And Los Angeles
COMSAT TeleSystems, Inc. recently announced the opening of maritime sales offices in New York City and Los Angeles. The offices will provide marketing support for the company's MCS-9000 communications satellite ship earth station and its new ship weather routing,