BAE Wins Overhaul Contract
BAE Systems won a contract by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command for a 60-day overhaul of the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the work package to $7.9 million. All work on the Military Sealift Command ship will be performed at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair starting in July and is expected to be completed in September 2007. USNS Arctic's primary mission is to rapidly replenish Navy task forces and carry more than 177,000 barrels of oil; 2,150 tons of ammunition; 500 tons of dry stores; and 250 tons of refrigerated stores.
BAE Systems to Overhaul Fast Combat Support Ship
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command for a 60-day overhaul of the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the work package to $7.9 million. All work on the Military Sealift Command ship will be performed at BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair starting in July and is expected to be completed in September 2007. USNS Arctic's primary mission is to rapidly replenish Navy task forces and carry more than 177,000 barrels of oil; 2,150 tons of ammunition; 500 tons of dry stores; and 250 tons of refrigerated stores.
Atlantic Repairs Northern Access Fire Damage
The contract for repairs to TGS-NOPEC's seismic vessel, Northern Access, has been awarded to Atlantic Marine, Inc. The vessel suffered damage during an engine room fire in February in the Gulf of Mexico. Repairs will include complete renewal of electrical systems in the auxiliary engine room; machinery inspections/repairs; insulation renewals; and cleaning and painting. Repairs are anticipated to take 42 days with re-delivery scheduled for early April.
