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THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR TODAY'S NAVIES
Some of the most powerful, technologically advanced propulsion systems ever assembled are the driving hearts of today's fast, sleek, maneuverable naval combatants and support vessels. Many new classes of cruisers, destroyers, frigates, corvettes
Detroit-Powered Towboat Delivered To FOSTI By Orange Shipbuilding
The towboat Fosti Sybil M. (shown above) was delivered recently by Orange Shipbuilding Company, Inc. of Orange, Texas, to Fuel Oil Supply and Terminaling, Inc. (FOSTI) of Houston. She is the fourth of a five-vessel contract from Fosti, which includes three other pushers and a tugboat.
Industry Icon Lester Rosenblatt Leaves an Indelible Mark
On June 15, 2003. Lester Rosenblatt passed away at the age of 83. MR/EN remembers this industry icon, who through his ambition and wealth of industry knowledge founded what would become one of the world's most successful naval architecture and marine engineering firms.
Robert Allan: Naval Architecture is in the Blood
Since the beginning of the 20th Century when Robert Allan's grandfather emigrated from Scotland to Canada, he treated the concept of naval architecture as a "science" rather than a trade. With little money but a lot of talent, the young man nurtured
US Navy Homeports Select Seaward Marine Fenders
Seaward International, Inc. has recently received its largest order ever for the supply of foam-filled marine fenders to the U.S. Navy. The order was placed by Firth Construction Company of Baton Rouge, •La., who was awarded the prime construction
ASNE 5th Annual Naval Logistics Symposium
LOGISTICS: CHALLENGES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT March 12-14, San Diego, California The San Diego Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) will host the Fifth Annual Naval Logistics Symposium in San Diego, Calif., March 12-14, 1991.
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A Preview Offshore Technology Conference And Show Set For May 6-9 In Houston, Texas One of the world's foremost international showcases for offshore services and equipment annually for the past 22 years, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Three Top Management Changes At Levingston
Edward E. Paden, president of Levingston Industries, Inc., has announced three senior management assignments resulting from the formation of two new companies within the Levingston Group. Joe Barrios, currently president of Levingston Shipbuilding Company,
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
—A Review— Recent technological breakthroughs and advancements in electronics, computer-controlled systems and software, and the introduction of Inmarsat satellite communication services have led to the development of a number of new innovative marine navigation and communications products.
MAJOR NAVY CONTRACTS
The following special section features the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair, conversion, maintenance, shipboard electronics, communication systems, weapons, etc. This special section covers contracts awarded between March 23 and May 31, 1988.