Photos: AMO onboard as Pohang Pioneer enters service under U.S. registry

The tanker Pohang Pioneer was reflagged on September 27 in Gwangyang, Korea and is being operated by U.S. Marine Management, Inc. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the ship. "The crew did a great job during the turnover and reflag," said Captain Chris Fox, master on the Pohang Pioneer.

Hoisting the U.S. flag onboard the Pohang Pioneer (from center of the flag, clockwise) are Third Assistant Engineer Emily Blake, First A.E. Hunter Smith, Chief Cook Steven Johnson, Chief Engineer James Cook, Captain Chris Fox, Chief Mate Bill Harris, Third Mate Callum Foley, Bosun Ahmed Ghalib, Steward Rudy Lopez and AB Larry Rawlins.

AMO members working aboard the Pohang Pioneer as the ship entered service under U.S. registry included TECH Program graduate Third Assistant Engineer Emily Blake.

Photos courtesy of Captain Chris Fox