Posted:
October 1, 2012
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Eagle Ford Shale continues to positively impact Port Corpus Christi and the U.S. economy. Today, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, the M/T Pennsylvania, a newly built U.S.-flag vessel destined to move products related to Eagle Ford Shale in the region, will make its firstport of call to Port Corpus Christi.
The M/T Pennsylvania is one of two tankers purchased by Crowley Maritime Corporation's petroleum and chemical transportation group from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The Pennsylvania was delivered early this month marking Crowley's re-entry into the Jones Act tanker market after its last tanker was retired in 2011. The tankers, capable of carrying nearly 330,000 barrels of a wide variety of petroleum products and chemicals, are destined to operate in U.S. coastal trade.
"Eagle Ford Shale has made a great impact on the port's operations. We are glad to see more U.S. flag vessels sailing around our coasts and we are honored to welcome the Pennsylvania to the port," said Mike Carrell, chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi.
The inaugural crew of the M/T Pennsylvania included (in no particular order) Captain Scott Davis, Captain Michael Fowler, Chief Mate Michael Stutevoss, Second Mate Andrew Smith, Third Mate Benjamin Hopkins, Third Mate Gina Gottschalk, Bosun Homar McField, ABW Saleh Mothana, ABW Arthur Doherty, ABW Mapalana Gamage, ABM Rodney Roberson, ABM Brandon Albro, Chief Engineer Daniel Savoie, Chief Engineer Sean Holmes, First Assistant Engineer Evan Park, Second A.E. Jeremy Kohl, Third A.E. Stephen Harris, QMED Newtor Martinez, Oiler Benjamin Stanley, Steward Exxl Ronquillo, Chief Cook Jesus Pacheco, SA Dennis Uchic and Deck Cadet Christopher Anthony. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the Pennsylvania and the Seafarers International Union represents the unlicensed crew members. Photo: courtesy of Crowley Maritime Corporation
Jones Act tanker Pennsylvania in service transporting Eagle Ford Shale oil
The M/T Pennsylvania, one of two Jones Act tankers purchased from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard by Crowley Maritime Corporation, entered service in September. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the Pennsylvania, which is operated by Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning, and will represent all licensed officers aboard the second tanker, Florida, which is currently under construction. Photo: courtesy of Crowley Maritime Corporation
The following is excerpted from an article released Sept. 26 by the Port of Corpus Christi. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the Jones Act tanker Pennsylvania and will represent all licensed officers aboard a second tanker purchased by Crowley Maritime Corporation, Florida, now under construction at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Eagle Ford Shale continues to positively impact Port Corpus Christi and the U.S. economy. Today, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, the M/T Pennsylvania, a newly built U.S.-flag vessel destined to move products related to Eagle Ford Shale in the region, will make its firstport of call to Port Corpus Christi.
The M/T Pennsylvania is one of two tankers purchased by Crowley Maritime Corporation's petroleum and chemical transportation group from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. The Pennsylvania was delivered early this month marking Crowley's re-entry into the Jones Act tanker market after its last tanker was retired in 2011. The tankers, capable of carrying nearly 330,000 barrels of a wide variety of petroleum products and chemicals, are destined to operate in U.S. coastal trade.
"Eagle Ford Shale has made a great impact on the port's operations. We are glad to see more U.S. flag vessels sailing around our coasts and we are honored to welcome the Pennsylvania to the port," said Mike Carrell, chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi.
The inaugural crew of the M/T Pennsylvania included (in no particular order) Captain Scott Davis, Captain Michael Fowler, Chief Mate Michael Stutevoss, Second Mate Andrew Smith, Third Mate Benjamin Hopkins, Third Mate Gina Gottschalk, Bosun Homar McField, ABW Saleh Mothana, ABW Arthur Doherty, ABW Mapalana Gamage, ABM Rodney Roberson, ABM Brandon Albro, Chief Engineer Daniel Savoie, Chief Engineer Sean Holmes, First Assistant Engineer Evan Park, Second A.E. Jeremy Kohl, Third A.E. Stephen Harris, QMED Newtor Martinez, Oiler Benjamin Stanley, Steward Exxl Ronquillo, Chief Cook Jesus Pacheco, SA Dennis Uchic and Deck Cadet Christopher Anthony. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the Pennsylvania and the Seafarers International Union represents the unlicensed crew members. Photo: courtesy of Crowley Maritime Corporation