Posted:
July 14, 2009
Military Sealift Command has awarded a time charter to Sealift LLC for the M/V Maj. Bernard F. Fisher.
The M/V Fisher’s primary mission will be to preposition U.S. Marine Corps ammunition and the ship is expected to operate in and around Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
“Sealift’s consistent success in the RFP process is a testament to the company’s effective operation and the professionalism and performance of the AMO officers working aboard their ships,” said AMO National Executive Vice President Bob Kiefer. “The charter for the Fisher will provide steady employment for AMO members serving a vital mission for the Marine Corps.”
The charter is expected to commence in November 2009 and has a firm period of 334 calendar days. If all options in the contract are exercised, the charter would extend to September 2014.
The M/V Fisher is one of 11 ships in the Sealift LLC fleet manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. The ship previously operated under an MSC charter prepositioning equipment for the Air Force.
Sealift LLC awarded charter for M/V Fisher
Military Sealift Command has awarded a time charter to Sealift LLC for the M/V Maj. Bernard F. Fisher.
The M/V Fisher’s primary mission will be to preposition U.S. Marine Corps ammunition and the ship is expected to operate in and around Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
“Sealift’s consistent success in the RFP process is a testament to the company’s effective operation and the professionalism and performance of the AMO officers working aboard their ships,” said AMO National Executive Vice President Bob Kiefer. “The charter for the Fisher will provide steady employment for AMO members serving a vital mission for the Marine Corps.”
The charter is expected to commence in November 2009 and has a firm period of 334 calendar days. If all options in the contract are exercised, the charter would extend to September 2014.
The M/V Fisher is one of 11 ships in the Sealift LLC fleet manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. The ship previously operated under an MSC charter prepositioning equipment for the Air Force.