Posted:
November 14, 2013
Seabulk Tankers, Inc. has entered into a new contract with General Dynamics NASSCO for the construction of one tanker, with the option for an additional tanker, expanding the total number of ships the company has on order at the shipyard to three with an optional fourth vessel.
American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the ships operated by Seabulk Tankers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc., and will be manning the new tankers in all licensed positions.
"We're very excited by the ongoing expansion of the domestic fleet and the strong future being built for the AMO membership with the boom in Jones Act tanker construction," said AMO National President Tom Bethel. "AMO is proud to be working with Seabulk Tankers in meeting our nation's growing energy transportation needs and we look forward to extending our productive relationship with the expansion of the company's fleet through this new order."
The new contract expands the company's order for the design and construction of ECO tankers, which offer improved fuel efficiency and incorporate the latest in environmental protection features, including a ballast water treatment system. The ships will each be 50,000 deadweight tons with a 330,000-barrel cargo capacity, and built ready for conversion to use of LNG as a fuel. Delivery of the new tanker on order is expected in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Charles Fabrikant, executive chairman of SEACOR Holdings, commented: "We are pleased to expand our relationship with NASSCO with this additional Jones Act tanker order. These ECO tankers will play a vital role in offering Seabulk's customers some of the most modern and fuel efficient vessels available as they determine their Jones Act transportation requirements for crude oil and refined products over the coming years."
Seabulk's orders at NASSCO follow an announcement earlier this year that American Petroleum Tankers, a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone on behalf of its investors, had entered into agreements with NASSCO for the design and construction of four ECO product carriers with options to build four additional ships. AMO will represent all licensed officers aboard these tankers.
Additionally, Crowley Maritime Corporation has entered into agreements with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. to build up to eight product tankers for delivery between 2015 and the end of 2017. AMO will also represent all licensed officers aboard these ships.
New AMO jobs on the horizon as Seabulk expands Jones Act tanker order at NASSCO
Seabulk Tankers, Inc. has entered into a new contract with General Dynamics NASSCO for the construction of one tanker, with the option for an additional tanker, expanding the total number of ships the company has on order at the shipyard to three with an optional fourth vessel.
American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the ships operated by Seabulk Tankers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc., and will be manning the new tankers in all licensed positions.
"We're very excited by the ongoing expansion of the domestic fleet and the strong future being built for the AMO membership with the boom in Jones Act tanker construction," said AMO National President Tom Bethel. "AMO is proud to be working with Seabulk Tankers in meeting our nation's growing energy transportation needs and we look forward to extending our productive relationship with the expansion of the company's fleet through this new order."
The new contract expands the company's order for the design and construction of ECO tankers, which offer improved fuel efficiency and incorporate the latest in environmental protection features, including a ballast water treatment system. The ships will each be 50,000 deadweight tons with a 330,000-barrel cargo capacity, and built ready for conversion to use of LNG as a fuel. Delivery of the new tanker on order is expected in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Charles Fabrikant, executive chairman of SEACOR Holdings, commented: "We are pleased to expand our relationship with NASSCO with this additional Jones Act tanker order. These ECO tankers will play a vital role in offering Seabulk's customers some of the most modern and fuel efficient vessels available as they determine their Jones Act transportation requirements for crude oil and refined products over the coming years."
Seabulk's orders at NASSCO follow an announcement earlier this year that American Petroleum Tankers, a company majority owned by funds managed by Blackstone on behalf of its investors, had entered into agreements with NASSCO for the design and construction of four ECO product carriers with options to build four additional ships. AMO will represent all licensed officers aboard these tankers.
Additionally, Crowley Maritime Corporation has entered into agreements with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. to build up to eight product tankers for delivery between 2015 and the end of 2017. AMO will also represent all licensed officers aboard these ships.