BAE Systems to Expand San Diego Shipyard
tons. When operational in early 2017, it will be the company’s largest drydock in the United States and will employ several environmental design features, including LED lighting, electric cranes, air-cooled emergency generators, a zero discharge closed-loop salt water system, and storm water recovery systems. BAE Systems’ new pier and drydock are expected to increase employment opportunities at the San Diego yard, which currently employs approximately 3,000 people in the region, including shipyard workers, weapons support personnel and employees in nearby Rancho Bernardo supporting
Okawa Joins Hawboldt’s Marine Cranes Division
to assist customers in choosing the right crane and accessories for their application.” Okawa joined Hawboldt in late January and is based near Seattle. Okawa will also be able to assist customers with Hawboldt’s core product lines, which include ROV, AUV and subsea drill launch and recovery systems, commercial deck equipment (anchor and mooring winches) and oceanographic products. Hawboldt manufactures cranes from 2 to 150 ton capacity in fixed, knuckle and telescopic versions. Accessories like power units, LMI systems, docking heads lighting and more are available. hawboldt.ca