Posted: July 26, 2011


American Maritime Officers members working aboard the fast sealift ships Bellatrix and Altair in June, here in New Orleans, La., included Bellatrix Chief Engineer Joe Kibodeaux, Bellatrix First Assistant Engineer Alex Zarganas, Altair Chief Engineer Tom Ostarly, Altair Second A.E. Greg Jones and Altair Chief Mate Bob Wattam. With them here is Interocean American Shipping Port Engineer John Kaltsukis. The Bellatrix and Altair are operated by Interocean American Shipping in the Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve Force.