Posted:
September 10, 2010
This month, the heavy lift ship BBC Australia will be reflagged into U.S. registry as the BBC Houston and will commence operations under contract with American Maritime Officers, providing new jobs for AMO members in all licensed positions.
The BBC Houston will be operated under U.S. registry by Teras Cargo Transport for BBC Chartering. A second ship from the BBC Chartering fleet is also expected to be re-flagged and manned by AMO. American Overseas Marine will provide crewing services.
The 7,500 DWT heavy lift ship is 390 feet long and outfitted with two cranes capable of lifting 250 metric tons each.
AMO members were riding the BBC Australia this week en route to Houston, Texas, where the ship is scheduled to be re-flagged this month.
New jobs for AMO aboard heavy lift ship under U.S. flag
This month, the heavy lift ship BBC Australia will be reflagged into U.S. registry as the BBC Houston and will commence operations under contract with American Maritime Officers, providing new jobs for AMO members in all licensed positions.
The BBC Houston will be operated under U.S. registry by Teras Cargo Transport for BBC Chartering. A second ship from the BBC Chartering fleet is also expected to be re-flagged and manned by AMO. American Overseas Marine will provide crewing services.
The 7,500 DWT heavy lift ship is 390 feet long and outfitted with two cranes capable of lifting 250 metric tons each.
AMO members were riding the BBC Australia this week en route to Houston, Texas, where the ship is scheduled to be re-flagged this month.