submarine
Robert Sanders To Yard Superintendent
N. Seregos, president of Jackson Engineering and Drydock Co., Inc. (formerly Brewer Drydock), Staten Island, N.Y., announced the appointment of Robert Sanders as yard superintendent. Mr. Sanders has had over 30 years' experience in the ship repair industry.
New Drydock Doubles Capacity At Newport News Shipbuilding
A $28-million drydock facility that virtually doubles Newport News Shipbuilding's capacity for submarine overhaul and repair was opened recently with the arrival of the USS Lafayette (SSBN-616). The nuclearpowered ballistic missile submarine entered Dry Dock No.
Spain Creates Joint European Company
Spain is reported to be in talks with several shipbuilders in Europe to create a joint European company similar to the aerospace EADS, the chairman of Spain's state holding company (SEPI) said. After a presentation in Madrid of Spain's new civilian and military shipbuilder Izar,