Posted:
September 30, 2011
U.S. maritime industry, labor and government leaders today welcomed the Maersk Peary into U.S.-flag service.
"We're putting our money where our heart is," said Maersk Line, Limited President and CEO John Reinhart.
The ice-strengthened tanker will deliver fuel worldwide and is expected to service the research center at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and Thule Air Base, Greenland. The Maersk Peary represents Maersk Line, Limited's first polar operations.
"AMO is excited by the new jobs and continued investment in the U.S.-flag fleet this ship represents," said AMO National President Tom Bethel. "I'm pleased and proud that AMO members will continue to serve in these important missions, and I congratulate Maersk Line, Limited on their success with this charter and the re-flagging of the Maersk Peary."
The vessel was christened this morning during a ceremony in Norfolk, Va. Addressing the audience, MLL Senior Vice President of Maritime Services Stephen Carmel said the Maersk Peary is "an example of MLL's commitment to the U.S. flag."
Also speaking at the christening ceremony, Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton said the collaboration among government, military and industry inherent in the ship's re-flagging "is what the maritime industry is all about."
The Maersk Peary is named after Adm. Robert Erwin Peary, who discovered the North Pole in 1909. "This is a great name, a great ship, and it will provide a great service," Connaughton said.
Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco reminded the audience of the military, humanitarian and economic importance of the U.S.-flag fleet. "Maersk deserves a ton of credit for creating jobs in these tough economic times," he said.
The Maersk Peary will soon sail for Houston and begin its U.S.-flag service. Later this year, Maersk anticipates re-flagging two additional vessels into U.S. registry.
New jobs for AMO aboard the Maersk Peary
U.S. maritime industry, labor and government leaders today welcomed the Maersk Peary into U.S.-flag service.
"We're putting our money where our heart is," said Maersk Line, Limited President and CEO John Reinhart.
The ice-strengthened tanker will deliver fuel worldwide and is expected to service the research center at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and Thule Air Base, Greenland. The Maersk Peary represents Maersk Line, Limited's first polar operations.
"AMO is excited by the new jobs and continued investment in the U.S.-flag fleet this ship represents," said AMO National President Tom Bethel. "I'm pleased and proud that AMO members will continue to serve in these important missions, and I congratulate Maersk Line, Limited on their success with this charter and the re-flagging of the Maersk Peary."
The vessel was christened this morning during a ceremony in Norfolk, Va. Addressing the audience, MLL Senior Vice President of Maritime Services Stephen Carmel said the Maersk Peary is "an example of MLL's commitment to the U.S. flag."
Also speaking at the christening ceremony, Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton said the collaboration among government, military and industry inherent in the ship's re-flagging "is what the maritime industry is all about."
The Maersk Peary is named after Adm. Robert Erwin Peary, who discovered the North Pole in 1909. "This is a great name, a great ship, and it will provide a great service," Connaughton said.
Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco reminded the audience of the military, humanitarian and economic importance of the U.S.-flag fleet. "Maersk deserves a ton of credit for creating jobs in these tough economic times," he said.
The Maersk Peary will soon sail for Houston and begin its U.S.-flag service. Later this year, Maersk anticipates re-flagging two additional vessels into U.S. registry.