Pacific Shipyards
U.S. N a v y Frigate I n g r a h am Launched By Todd Pacific Shipyards
The Los Angeles Division of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation recently launched the U.S. Navy guided- missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) at ceremonies at the San Pedro yard. The principal speaker at the event was the Hon. Elton Gallegly, Congressman, 21st District, California.
WEST COAST SHIPYARD
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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.
Versatile Pacific Delivers Arctic Icebreaker 'Henry Larsen' To Canadian Coast Guard
The Northern Vancouver yard of Versatile Pacific Shipyards, Inc. (VPSI) has delivered the Type 1200 Arctic Class 4 icebreaker Henry Larsen to the Canadian Coast Guard. She is now in operation providing large vessel escort service in the Gulf of St.
MAJOR N A V Y CONTRACTS
The following special section covers the major U.S. Navy contract awards received between the dates of July 31 through September 18 of this year. For coverage of Navy contract awards prior to these dates refer to Maritime Reporter, September 1987 issue,
Todd S h i p y a r d s Board Elects T w o Top E x e c u t i v e s A nd Reports P r o f i t a b l e Quarter
Todd Shipyards Corporation, headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., recently reported a profitable fiscal 1987 first quarter and the appointment of two Todd executives to top management positions. Following the retirement of J.T. Gilbride chairman and chief executive officer,
Todd-Los Angeles Delivers Guided Missile Frigate FFG-51 Gary To U.S. Navy
The Guided Missile Frigate Gary (FFG 51) was delivered recently by the Los Angeles Division of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. The Gary, completed 27 weeks ahead of contract schedule and well below cost, was originally presented to the Navy
Todd's San Pedro Yard Gets Preliminary Approval As Foreign Trade Subzone
The Long Beach Harbor Commission has granted the San Pedro yard of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation permission to ask the U.S. Department of Commerce for approval to become part of the Port of Long Beach Foreign Trade Zone No. 50. Such a status
MAJOR NAVY CONTRACTS
The following special section highlights the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair and maintenance, shipboard communications, weapons, etc. October 3 Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, was awarded a $27.3-million modification
MarAd Awards $4,250,848 In Contracts To Improve Productivity of U.S. Yards
The Maritime Administration has awarded $4,250,848 in contracts for 10 projects designed to improve the productivity of U.S. shipyards and to reduce the cost of building ships in the United States. All projects are part of the National Shipbuilding Research Program.