Posted: November 16, 2011


U.S. maritime industry, labor and government leaders Sept. 30 welcomed the Maersk Peary into U.S.-flag service during a ceremony in Norfolk, Va. The ice-strengthened tanker will deliver fuel worldwide and is expected to service the research center at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and Thule Air Base, Greenland. The Maersk Peary is operated by Maersk Line, Limited, and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.