The Offshore Division of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., Avondale, La., an Ogden Corporation subsidiary, was recently awarded an $11.3-million contract by Mobil Oil Exploration and Producing Southeast Inc. (MOEPSI) of New Orleans, for the land phase fabrication of an eight-pile drilling platform planned for use in water depth of approximately 400 feet. Fabrication of this platform will begin immediately and is scheduled for completion in September 1982.

The 7,200-ton drilling platform will have the capability of developing 18 wells. Upon completion, this platform will be installed offshore Louisiana. The orderbook for work at Avondale Shipyards, including the Offshore Division, is now in excess of $660 million.