Posted:
December 18, 2008
The M/V Golden State, the first new Jones Act tanker in a series being built at NASSCO, is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. Shipping Partners in January after undergoing speed trials this month.
The Golden State is the first ship of the “State” class and will operate in the Jones Act trades, carrying petroleum and chemical products. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers working in the U.S. Shipping fleet.
U.S. Shipping has secured charters for four of the new tankers being built. Two of the charters are with major oil companies and the other two are with Military Sealift Command. The MSC time charters cover petroleum product transportation in support of the U.S. military, replacing two T-5 tankers expected to reach the end of their service life in 2010.
First new tanker in U.S. Shipping series scheduled for delivery in January
The M/V Golden State, the first new Jones Act tanker in a series being built at NASSCO, is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. Shipping Partners in January after undergoing speed trials this month.
The Golden State is the first ship of the “State” class and will operate in the Jones Act trades, carrying petroleum and chemical products. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers working in the U.S. Shipping fleet.
U.S. Shipping has secured charters for four of the new tankers being built. Two of the charters are with major oil companies and the other two are with Military Sealift Command. The MSC time charters cover petroleum product transportation in support of the U.S. military, replacing two T-5 tankers expected to reach the end of their service life in 2010.