Abroad Shipholding Group (OSG) has secured a authorities contract
Abroad Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), a publicly traded vitality transportation firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida, introduced at this time that the Navy Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded Abroad Mykonos, a vessel within the OSG fleet, a time constitution contract to help within the removing of gas from the Crimson Hill Gasoline Storage Facility in Hawaii and to offer ongoing gas transportation providers for MSC in assist of our nation’s protection. The contract was awarded by a aggressive bidding course of that noticed twelve different bids submitted.
“The OSG fleet has supported MSC’s vital mission for a few years. We’re honored that MSC has determined to award considered one of Crimson Hill’s contracts with the corporate Abroad Mykonos. This ship and its crew are able to offering maritime transportation providers utilizing gear and communications applied sciences that meet the wants of the Division of Protection and the Navy,” stated OSG CEO and President Sam Norton. “This award highlights the advantages of collaboration between the service provider delivery trade and navy. Working collectively, we offer loyal and skilled US citizen sailors, dependable vessels and fashionable gear for the advantage of our nation. Abroad Mykonos MSC’s assist will strengthen our involvement in deepening and increasing the pool of home service provider mariners that preserve a US-flagged tanker presence in worldwide waters,” Mr. Norton added.
The time constitution is awarded for a 1-year base interval with MSC having further possibility durations to increase the contract to a most interval of 5 and a half years. The Abroad Mykonos will probably be delivered to MSC at Pearl Harbor in August. The Mykonos Abroad, inbuilt 2010, is a medium-range product tanker with 12 cargo tanks and a capability of 333,000 barrels. The ship has the potential to carry out consolidated replenishment throughout sea operations (CONSOL), offering flexibility and functionality to refuel the US Navy whereas underway. The Abroad Mykonos additionally made different militarily helpful modifications, together with to satisfy TRANSCOM necessities.
About Abroad Shipholding Group, Inc
Abroad Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) is a publicly traded firm that gives transportation providers for crude oil and petroleum merchandise within the vitality trade within the US flag markets. OSG is a significant operator within the Jones Act and tanker safety program. The US-flagged OSG fleet consists of Suezmax crude oil tankers working in Alaska, ATB typical and light-weight tankers, MR shuttle and traditional tankers, and non-Jones Act MR tankers taking part within the US Tanker Security Program.
OSG is dedicated to setting excessive requirements of excellence for its high quality, security and environmental packages. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, OSG is acknowledged as some of the customer-focused marine transportation corporations on the planet. Extra data is offered at www.osg.com.
