Electric Boat APRIL 2005 INSIDE continued on page 3 Alvarez Is Electric Boat’s Recipient Of GD Technical Excellence Award • 2 Engineers Tout Job-Rotation Program As Professional Growth Opportunity • 4 Chabraja Recognizes EB Representatives For Environmental, Safety And Health Accomplishments • 5 Industry Group Seeks Congressional Support For Submarine Programs • 6 Keep Your Explanation Of Benefits • 6 EBAC Names Recipients Of 2004 Awards • 7 Apprentice Program Seeks Former Students For Teaching Spots • 8 Contract Roundup • 9 Classified • 10 Service Awards • 11 NASSCO Delivers The Double-Hull Oil Tanker Alaskan Explorer To BP Oil Shipping • 12 EB’s lifting and handling trades lower the sail onto the incom- plete hull of the Hawaii (SSN-776) earlier this month in Building 260. T he Hawaii (SSN-776) is looking more like a submarine these days, especially following the events of April 5. On that early spring day, Dept. 230 personnel successfully landed the sail on the partial hull,a key event that comes much earlier for the Hawaii than it did for the lead ship of the class,USS Virginia (SSN- 774), more than two years ago. But as important as the sail move was, the crane operator, the riggers and their supervisors say it was just another day in the shipyard. “It’s good for the company to get the sail installed,but to me it’s just a Hawaii Takes Shape As Sail Is Landed On The Submarine’s Hull
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Electric Boat
APRIL 2005
INSIDE
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Alvarez Is Electric Boat’s Recipient Of GDTechnical Excellence Award • 2
Engineers Tout Job-Rotation Program AsProfessional Growth Opportunity • 4
Chabraja Recognizes EB RepresentativesFor Environmental, Safety And HealthAccomplishments • 5
Industry Group Seeks Congressional Support For Submarine Programs • 6
Keep Your Explanation Of Benefits • 6
EBAC Names Recipients Of 2004 Awards • 7
Apprentice Program Seeks Former Students For Teaching Spots • 8
Contract Roundup • 9
Classified • 10
Service Awards • 11
NASSCO Delivers The Double-Hull Oil TankerAlaskan Explorer To BP Oil Shipping •12
EB’s lifting andhandling tradeslower the sailonto the incom-plete hull of theHawaii (SSN-776)earlier this monthin Building 260.
The Hawaii (SSN-776) is looking more like a submarine thesedays, especially following the events of April 5.
On that early spring day, Dept. 230 personnel successfullylanded the sail on the partial hull, a key event that comes much earlier forthe Hawaii than it did for the lead ship of the class, USS Virginia (SSN-774), more than two years ago.
But as important as the sail move was, the crane operator, the riggersand their supervisors say it was just another day in the shipyard.
“It’s good for the company to get the sail installed, but to me it’s just a
Hawaii Takes Shape As Sail Is LandedOn The Submarine’s Hull
2 I April 2005 I ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS
E ngineering Project ManagerAustin Alvarez will receive aGeneral Dynamics Technol-
ogy Excellence Award for his contribu-tions to Electric Boat over a 37-yearcareer, most recently for his work on theGraving Dock 3 redesign project.
Alvarez will be honored May 5, alongwith other General Dynamics technolo-gists, at a corporate ceremony to be heldat the Ritz Carlton in Crystal City, Va.
As project manager for AppliedMechanics and the leader of the Shockand Structures Technology Area Team,Alvarez oversees internal research anddevelopment activities in the areas ofcomputational structural mechanics,computational shock analysis, computa-tional structural acoustics and dynamicsmethods, computational hull structuraldesign and analysis methods, and devel-
opment of advanced hull concepts forfuture submarine concepts.
One of 15 technology area team lead-ers, he is responsible for overall coordina-tion of shock and structures technologydevelopment across all departments andsubmarine platforms. Throughout thepast year, Alvarez, a Professional Engi-neer with a civil engineering background,has demonstrated his wide-ranging tech-nical expertise by establishing himself asthe team leader of a group of technicalexperts, which are key to the gravingdock redesign effort.
“I’m honored to receive this award forthe many engineers and technologistswho have worked to attain these accom-plishments,” said Alvarez. “The awarddemonstrates that the corporation valuestechnical achievement and the relation-ship of the associated technical compe-
tencies as discriminators that enable us todevelop, transition and integrate tech-nologies into submarine platforms, lead-ing to new design and construction work.Some examples of recent and plannedtechnology transitions are the SSN-688Class Vertical Launch System, the Sea-wolf propulsor and the proposed Vir-ginia-class Multi-Mission Module,” hesaid.
Among his recent accomplishments,Alvarez:
n Coordinated the development of ashort-term repair concept to reconstituteCell S-2 and long-term repair design of areinforced concrete wall for GravingDock 3;
n Coordinated development of design
Alvarez Is Electric Boat’s Recipient Of General Dynamics Technical Excellence Award
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regular rigging job,” said lead riggerMike Francischelli (230). “A lot of peo-ple think it’s a big task, but if it’s some-thing I’ve got to do, I go do it. The mainthing we’re concerned about is getting itdone safely.”
“It’s really no big deal,” said riggerforeman John Sheppo (230), adding thatmoving heavy components is routine forhis crew. What’s more notable about thesail move, he said, is that it incorporatedsome lessons learned from the Virginiaand Texas (SSN-775).
“We actually changed the riggingarrangement to make it a lot easier for usthis time,” he said.
Bob Teple (271), area superintendentfor the Hawaii sail, said the sail was notonly installed on schedule, but is furtheralong in its construction than the Vir-ginia sail was at the same juncture.
“Most of the components inside aresold already,” he said, using the term thatdenotes Navy approval. “We don’t haveto backtrack to re-establish anything.That’s a good improvement.”
Engineering specialist Gary Herzig(467) said lessons learned from the two
previous Virginia-class sail installationshave been rolled into the formal handlingprocedures that he prepares for both EBand Northrop Grumman NewportNews.
“The total prep of the hull topside wasa lessons learned from the 774,” he said.
Sheppo said many employees deservecredit for a job well done on the 776 sail,not just the lifting and handling employ-ees. Shipfitters and other trades, he said,contributed to the successful effort,which included pre-installation work onthe sail following its arrival from New-port News in March.
Crane operator Mike Stoner (230)agreed that teamwork was the key to thesuccessful lift. “This job went really well,and I think it was an effort on every-body’s part, from engineering and plan-ning all the way to the riggers,” he said.“It was nice to be a part of this event.”
Stoner said the Hawaii now looksmore like it should. “The sail makes theboat look like a boat, instead of just acylinder.”
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concepts for long-term repair of Graving Docks 1 and 2;
n Presented a paper on “Virginia Class Multi-Mission Module Balanced Approach toSubmarine Shock” at a Virginia Beach, Va., symposium;
n ServeNaval Research (ONR) contract to develop, assess and integrate ship technologies;
n Participated in a NAVSEA-sponsored, Independent TempAlt Review Team, leadingto various shock recommendations;
n Served as leader of the Shock and Structures Integration Team for multi-mission module structural development efforts with the Navy, and
n Managed the development of IR&D and CR&D efforts to improve structural engi-neering software and processes, producing significant cost reductions.
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Patrick Saggal began his Electric Boatcareer less than two years ago, joining thecompany as an acoustic engineer. He
enjoyed the work, but he knew other opportunitieswere waiting for him around the corner.
“After about a year and a half, I wanted to seewhat else was out there,” Saggal (210) told theaudience at a recent Open Forum on the com-pany’s Rotation for Professional Development.“So I came to one of these meetings, just like your-selves. Next thing you know, I’m a foreman atQuonset Point.”
Begun in late 2002, the rotation continues toattract energetic engineers who are looking for achange of pace, as well as personal and profes-sional growth. The Organizational & ManagementDevelopment group, which oversees the program,has held several Open Forums to help spread the
word and attract more applicants.“If you’re interested, send me a resume and I’ll
sit down with Jackson Morgan and we’ll review it,”said HR Specialist Bo Miller (648), who createdthe program with Morgan (400), director of engi-neering, and Dan Dinneen (100), superintendent ofmachinists. “Then we’ll sit down and talk to you,and we’ll try to make a match that’s good for youand the company.
“We want it to be a win-win situation,” Millercontinued. “We want it to be good for your career,plus we want to be able to help out some of theorganizations at Electric Boat.”
With 50 engineers now active in the program,plus a few who have completed their rotations, anumber of groups and departments have alreadybenefited.
With the USS Spring-field (SSN-761) in dry-dock behind them,Steve Kestler, AdamGiuliano and WallyRapoza, from left,review a work pack-age for the boat’sDepot ModernizationPeriod. Kestler (210)and Giuliano (210) areboth working on theSpringfield as part ofthe Rotation for Pro-fessional Development– Kestler as an outsidemachinist foremanand Giuliano as anarea superintendent.Rapoza (271), an areasuperintendent andshipyard veteran, isproviding on-the-jobguidance.
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Adam Giuliano (210), an engineer atEB for a year and a half, has been work-ing as an area superintendent for theUSS Springfield (SSN-761), which isundergoing a Depot Modernation Periodin Graving Dock 1.
“We have to interface with manage-ment, engineering, planning, scheduling– it’s really great because you get to see alittle bit of everything,” he said. “Plus,you get to see jobs from start to finish.”
Engineer Tim Ryan (210), who isworking as a structural inspection super-visor for a Drydocking SelectedRestricted Availability on the USS Dallas(SSN-700), said anyone entering the pro-
gram can expect great support every stepof the way.
“You’re never really on your own,” hesaid. “You always have a good cast ofsupporting people to ask questions of.”
Miller said the job opportunities in theprogram are widely varied – from tradeforeman to ship’s management to off-siteassignments – and the participants willoften experience two or more during thecourse of their rotation.
Engineer Aviva Blum (210), whojoined EB two years ago, has been work-ing both in the Virginia Program Officeand as an area superintendent for theVirginia (SSN-774) at the Groton sub-marine base.
“I usually work 12 to 13 hours a day,
five to seven days a week just trying toget everything done,” she said.
Several other rotation participants alsospoke during the forum, and theyemphasized what an effective learningenvironment the program provides.
“They say, ‘OK, this is what you haveto accomplish, go do it,’” said engineerDave Gornish (210). “And you don’twant to ask for help because you want tofigure it out on your own, and throughthat, you end up learning way faster. Ithink that’s pretty important.”
To apply for the rotation program,send your resume to Bo Miller onLotus Notes, or call him at ext. 36175for more information.
GD Chairman and CEONicholas D. Chabraja hasrecognized the efforts of the
corporate Environmental, Safety andHealth Council to obtain internationalmanagement systems certifications forthe company’s business units.
The certifications are for ISO 14001(for environmental management systems)and OHSAS 18001 (for health and safetymanagement systems).
EB’s representatives on the council areGene Harper, HR director; Donna Elks,manager of environmental resources;Paul Bureau, chief of industrial hygiene;and Dave Crowell, chief of safety.
EB obtained its ISO 14001 certificationin October 2003 and its OHSAS 18001certification in October 2004.
“I want to congratulate you on thesuccessful accomplishment of our goal ofISO 14001 Certification and OHSAS18001 Compliance,” Chabraja told thecouncil members. “It was only two yearsago that the councils suggested that GD’s
business units become in compliancewith internationally known managementsystems. Your senior leadership agreedand anteed up the goal to a full certifica-tion requirement. On August 20, 2002, Isigned CP 03-107 making this our goalby January 2005.
“With minimal exceptions, you haveattained this lofty goal. Although most ofthe organizational work as well as thetrue labor was under your responsibility,I was very pleased that I was able toengage upper corporate management toget their total involvement which ulti-mately led to the support and assistancefrom your own business unit’s manage-ment. It meant a lot of work and a lot ofteam building for all involved. Suchprocesses of evaluating your risks andmaking sure that there is a continuousimprovement will surely assist us in ourgreater goals of maintaining a healthyand safe workforce and environment. It isour obligation to our workers and to ourposterity.
“This is the legacy that you have per-sonally made and I am proud of all ofyou who accomplished this, as well asbeing personally proud to lead such acompany that supports such socialresponsibility in the nations that we workand live,” said Chabraja.
Reacting to Chabraja’s recognition,EB’s Elks said, “With everyone's partici-pation in these programs, we can have apositive impact on every employee, allcontractors, our customer and our com-munity. In addition, we also have theopportunity to address EH&S issuesproactively. The many people involved inthe implementation of these programshave worked long hours and have put sig-nificant personal effort into achievingsuch status,” Elks said, “so it has beenparticularly meaningful to receive thisrecognition from the CEO.”
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Chabraja Recognizes EB RepresentativesFor Environmental, Safety And Health Accomplishments
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L ow shipbuilding rates andinadequate design funding areputting the nation’s undersea
dominance at risk.That was the key message delivered to
members of the Submarine IndustrialBase Council during its 14th AnnualSupplier Days conference held earlier thismonth in Washington, D.C.
A total of 122 submarine suppliersrepresenting 77 companies in 26 statesattended the event, which culminatedwith the members visiting their congres-sional delegations to develop support forthe Navy’s submarine program. Duringtheir day on Capitol Hill, the suppliersmet with 98 representatives and 40 sena-tors or their staffs.
EB President John Casey, speaking tothe group, told them they should beproud of their accomplishments over theprevious year – particularly their involve-ment in the deliveries of the USS Virginia(SSN-774) and the USS Jimmy Carter(SSN-23).
“Over that same period, however,we’ve seen developments with ominousimplications for U.S. naval shipbuildingand the submarine industrial base in par-ticular,” he said. “In my experience, atleast, the current level of pressure on theNavy’s shipbuilding program and theresulting uncertainty in the industry iswithout precedent.”
Casey said billions of dollars havebeen spent over the last 60 years todevelop, build and operate nuclear sub-marines, which have provided unques-tioned dominance in undersea warfare.
“But current submarine constructionand design plans place at risk this hard-won undersea supremacy as well as theindustrial base that sustains it,” Caseysaid. “Continuing the current construc-tion rate of one submarine per year ulti-mately will shrink the submarine force to28 SSNs. That’s half the number consis-
tently cited as the minimum nationalrequirement.
“More immediately, the nation’s sub-marine-design capability is becomingimperiled – the result of inadequate fund-ing to maintain the critical skills neededto design the next submarine, whenrequired,” Casey continued. “The U.S.must adequately fund its nuclear subma-rine design and construction programs tomaintain the robust national capabilitythat supports our undersea dominance,”he said.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), one ofthe congressional delegation memberswho addressed the group, told them thatthis year’s budget looks good for sub-marines and undersea warfare. “We havegood budget numbers, but we have to bevery careful about the future,” he said.
“This budget shows a strong commit-ment to subs, but over the horizon thereare critical issues,” said Reed. “The planoriginally was to go to two subs a year in2009. Now that’s been pushed back to atleast 2011 or 2012 because the two subsare not in the five-year defense plan.That’s something we have to work on,”he said.
U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons (R-Conn.)told the group he is working with fellowmembers of the House Armed ServicesCommittee – Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.),Jo Ann Davis (R-Va.) and Gene Taylor(D-Miss.) to obtain more funds for ship-building. Simmons and more than 60House colleagues have formed the Con-gressional Shipbuilding Caucus to sup-port the submarine industrial base andthe rest of the Navy’s shipbuilding pro-grams.
Keep YourExplanation Of Benefits
When you receive explana-tion of benefit statements(EOBs) for medical and
dental services, you should make sureyou retain copies for your personalrecords.
According to HR Manager DanClancy, in isolated cases, employees orretirees have received subsequent billsdirectly from doctors or dentists request-ing additional payment for services thatexceed the negotiated amounts estab-lished by contract with our dental (DeltaDental) or medical (Healthnet or UnitedHealthcare) carriers.
EOBs provide the employee their por-tion of financial responsibility for a par-ticular service. Employees should notpay anything above the amount reflectedin the EOB section that states“patient/member pays” or “patientresponsibility,” Clancy emphasized.“Comparing your EOB with a subse-quent doctor or dentist bill will help toidentify any so-called “balance billing”by the provider,” he said. While notwidespread, balance billing does occur inisolated cases.
Industry Group Seeks CongressionalSupport For Submarine Programs
EBAC Names Recipients Of 2004 Awards
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Kelley Bergkessel
Ken Fontaine
Kurt SchauflerKurt Schaufler (435) is the recipient of the Walter J. Harvey Award, which is awarded to
the EBAC’s outstanding interdepartmental athlete of the year. In the EBAC VolleyballLeague, he was named the MVP for the A-Division playoff champions Paul's Meatballs.Though the Meatballs didn’t win the playoffs in 2003 or 2005, he was the MVP in both years.Schaufler is a past EBAC Softball League Triple Crown winner (HR, RBI, Avg.) and isacknowledged as the best hitter on his team (Olympic Pizza). He is also an avid soccer player.
Dorothy BlivenThe Frank N. Kelly Award was presented posthumously to Dorothy Bliven for
outstanding contributions in support of the EBAC. Earlier this year, the EBAC lost oneof its oldest and most steadfast friends with her passing.
The force behind the women’s athletic leagues, Bliven started the women’s golf leaguewhen she was the only woman in EB’s guard force. Even before her retirement in 1972, theEBAC had established the Dorothy Bliven Award for the outstanding woman athlete of theyear. She presented all of these annual awards, including last year’s. Her courage and witwill be missed by the EBAC.
David HurtadoDavid Hurtado (414) is the winner of the O.P. Robinson Award for the most outstanding
varsity athlete of the year. A standout runner on the EBAC men’s varsity running team, hewas the overall winner of the L&M Spring Stride with a time of 18:51, which led the EBACmen’s team to a first-place finish. At the JP Morgan Chase Corporate World Champi-onships in New York City, Hurtado again led all EBAC runners and helped the men’s teamto a 16th place finish in a field of corporate teams from around the world. He finished 19thoverall with a time of 18:03 (48 seconds faster than his time in May in New London), thebest finishing place for an EBAC runner at this event.
Ken FontaineThe President’s Award is presented to recognize extraordinary work in support of an
EBAC program. This year’s award was presented to Ken Fontaine (456) in recognition of hiswork as the Commissioner of Excursions. Under his direction, the EBAC Excursion Clubhas increased its activity from three trips to New York City and a trip to Boston to a slate of12 trips annually over the last five years.
Kelley BergkesselThe Dorothy Bliven Award, awarded annually to the outstanding female athlete, is pre-
sented to Kelly Bergkessel (448). 2004 was Bergkessel’s first year with the EBAC women’svarsity running team. She started the season at the L&M Spring Stride as the first-placefemale finisher, leading the women’s varsity team to a first-place team finish. At the JPMorgan Chase World Corporate Championships in New York City, her 6:22 pace led theteam to an 11th place finish out of 29 teams from around the world, the best finish for thewomen’s varsity team in this event. Bergkessel is also a nationally ranked triathlete. Lastyear, she was the USA champion in her age group and finished fourth in her age group atthe Ironman World Championships in Hawaii (11:14:32), earning her a fourth place USATriathlon ranking.
Kurt Schaufler
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E lectric Boat’s design appren-tice program could use morepeople like Steve Carson.
The senior structural designer in Dept.459, who completed his own apprentice-ship in 2000 and earned an associate’sdegree in ship systems design technologyfrom Maine Maritime Academy in 2004,has recently returned as an instructor forthe apprentice program.
“I guess the number one reason is, Iwanted to give back to a successful pro-gram, one that I personally benefitedfrom,” he said. “And it’s rewarding. Totake what I’ve learned from Maine Mar-itime and my own experiences on the job,and pass it on to the future designers, is a
great experience.”Design apprentice coordinator Mel
Olsson (452) said the program needsmore instructors, particularly for classesthat begin later this year and in 2006 and2007. He added that the program espe-cially benefits when Maine Maritimegraduates return as instructors.
“We’ve had pretty good success at get-ting some of the graduates to comeback,” he said, “but we could use more,particularly those who have expertise inspecific disciplines.”
Pat Bullard (642), chief of trainingeducation, said employees who havecompleted the design apprentice pro-gram and earned Maine Maritime’srelated associate’s degree automaticallyqualify to serve as apprentice instructors.While these are the employees specifi-cally being sought now, others may alsoqualify, based on their education andexperience.
“We’re focusing on the people who’vegone through the Maine Maritime pro-gram, but we also want to leave the dooropen,” he said. “If anybody else is quali-fied, we’d love to have them teach.”
Olsson said serving as an instructorrequires just four hours a week for eachnine-week class. Because the classes areheld during the day, the instructors mustflex their work schedules accordingly. Asan incentive, they earn some extra cashfor their efforts.
“If you’re not already working over-time, it’s a pretty nice way to pick up afew extra bucks during the week,” hesaid.
EB’s apprentice teachers are approvedas part-time, adult instructors by thestate of Connecticut. They are paid bythe state for their classroom time becauseEB’s program is affiliated with the state’stechnical high school system.
ApprenticeProgramSeeks FormerStudents For TeachingSpots
Senior electrical designer specialist David Smallridge (456), above, and senior structural designer Steve Carson (459), below, address design apprentices in Col. Ledyard School this month. Smallridge andCarson are among several employees who have returned as instructors after completing EB’s designapprentice program and then earning a related associate’s degree from Maine Maritime Academy.
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Electric Boat has been awarded a $5.5 millioncontract modification to manage and supportnuclear-maintenance work for submarineshomeported at the Groton Submarine Base.
Under the modification, Electric Boat willcontinue to operate the Nuclear Regional Main-tenance Department (NRMD) at the submarinebase through Sept. 30, 2005. The company willprovide project management, planning, trainingand radiological-control services to support
maintenance, modernization and repairs in sup-port of operational submarines. A core group ofabout 30 Electric Boat employees are assignedto the NRMD, with surge groups of up to 80shipyard employees for short periods.
The contract was initially awarded in March2001 and has a potential value of $89 millionover five years.
BIW Awarded $16 Million for LittoralCombat Ship Long Lead Material
BATH, Maine
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a $16 million modificationto the previously awarded Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Final System Designcontract to procure long lead material in support of the LCS Program. Thematerial is being procured under the Final System Design contract in orderto meet the requirements of the anticipated Flight 0 production contract.
The LCS is the Navy’s newest surface combatant, and will be a critical ele-ment of a broader surface combatant force transformation strategy. Theship’s missions will ensure and enhance friendly force access to littoral areas.The General Dynamics Team LCS concept features an innovative trimaranhull and open architecture design to provide superior joint warfighting capa-bility and flexibility to accommodate planned and emerging mission growthand system upgrades.
Seven recent Maine Maritime graduates haveeither returned as design instructors or haveagreed to return later this year: Carson, MichaelAmburn, David Smallridge, Robert Shaw, CedricWills, Glen Pothier and Don Spencer. An eighthMaine Maritime grad, Joseph Marmaud, hascome back as an instructor for the shipyardapprentice program.
“It really adds value to the program and helpsmaintain the program when they come back asinstructors,” Olsson said. “It’s also a plus forthem, because it increases their exposure withinthe company and gives them a broader perspec-tive of what their value to the company really is.”
For more information about becoming an instruc-tor in EB’s design or shipyard apprentice programs,contact Pat Bullard, ext. 33826 or Mel Olsson, ext.35046.
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The U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat an$8 million modification to an existing contractfor submarine modernization and related workat the submarine base in Groton.
Initially awarded in October 2001, the overallcontract could be worth $148.4 million over fiveyears if all options are exercised and funded.
Under the terms of the modification, Electric
Boat will continue to perform non-nuclear sub-marine modernization and repair services at theNaval Submarine Support Facility at the sub-marine base. These services include intermediateand depot-level overhaul, repair and moderniza-tion activities in support of submarines, theShippingport floating drydock as well as sup-port and service craft.
CONTRACTROUNDUP
Electric Boat Receives $8M For SubmarineModernization Work
Navy Awards $5.5 Million Contract ModificationFor Nuclear Work At Sub Base
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National Steel and ShipbuildingCompany (NASSCO) hasdelivered the Alaskan
Explorer, the second of four Alaska-classdouble-hull oil tankers being built for BPOil Shipping Company, USA, a sub-sidiary of BP p.l.c..
“We had very successful sea trials withthe Alaskan Explorer,” said RichardVortmann, NASSCO president. “We arenow focused on timely completion of thethird and fourth ships in the class, whichare already under construction in theshipyard.”
The Alaskan Explorer will join her sis-ter ship, the Alaskan Frontier, which was
delivered in August 2004 and is deliveringoil from Alaska to West Coast ports,including BP refineries in Los Angelesand Cherry Point, Wash. The third shipwill be delivered in late 2005 and thefourth ship in 2006.
These state-of-the-art ships are themost environmentally friendly oil tankersever built. Their double-hull constructionhas been designed for a life of 35 yearsand their deck structure has a life of 50years, a robust configuration that willperform at peak efficiency for decades inthe rigors of the Gulf of Alaska’s waters.The diesel-electric propulsion system,with redundant engines, shafts and
screws, significantly increases reliabilityand reduces air emissions and mainte-nance downtime. The ships use seawaterinstead of oil to cool and lubricate theirpropeller shafts, eliminating the possibil-ity of accidental oil leaks. Their cargopiping, normally installed on the deck, isrun inside the cargo tanks, to reduce therisk of small spills.
The ships are 941 feet long, with abeam of 164 feet and a capacity of 1.3million barrels of oil.
NASSCO Delivers The Double-Hull Oil Tanker Alaskan Explorer To BP Oil Shipping
