Bataan Leaves Dry Dock, Moors Pierside
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Jeremy L. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) moved out of dry dock to her new berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Feb. 7 as part of her depot planned maintenance availability (DPMA). The movement is part of the DPMA plan, which is to refurbish spaces and install new components and systems aboard the ship. "It was a race to the finish," said the ship's Repair Officer, Lt. Cmdr. David Wuestewald. Bataan has been at NNSY since September, and contractors and Bataan's crew have been working on various modifications and habitability projects, such as the MV-22 Osprey modification in the hangar bay, and installation of a compensating fuel system.
Willbros Announces Retirement and Promotions
Willbros Group Inc. announced that P. G. Rogers, 66, chairman of one of its operating units, Rogers & Phillips Inc., will retire from the company effective March 1, 2002. Rogers has served as chairman of Rogers & Phillips since 1997. From 1992 to 1997, he was president of the company. Prior to forming Rogers & Phillips, Rogers served as vice president of Rogers and McNorton in Houston from 1977 to 1992. William R. & Phillips Inc. Phillips has served as president of the company since 1997. He had previously held the position of vice president of the company from 1992 to 1997. Alan G. Owens, 46, has been promoted to president of Rogers & Phillips Inc. He had previously served as vice president and chief operating officer. From 1993 to 1996 he was in project management.
