SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited has issued the following news release concerning additions to the company’s fleet. Additional coverage will be included in the March edition of the Seafarers LOG.MLL Adds Two U.S. Flag Ro/Ro Vessels to MSP and VISA
ARLINGTON, Va., 19 February, 2008: Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announces the addition of two U.S. flag roll-on/roll-off vessels in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA). The two vessels will carry U.S. government, preference and commercial cargo. Both vessels will operate in a round-the-world service and have completed the reflagging process.
"MLL is pleased to conclude arrangements with Höegh Autoliners and Alliance Navigation, its U.S. affiliate, and to offer roll-on/roll-off service to our U.S. government and U.S. flag customers," said Bill Kenwell, MLL Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. "By diversifying the fleet, MLL can support its customers' growing demand for the transportation of vehicles, oversized, and non-containerized cargoes."
Each vessel is a pure car/truck carrier and has the capacity of 6,500 car equivalent units, approximately 54,000 cubic meters of stowage space. The ALLIANCE ST. LOUIS and ALLIANCE NORFOLK, built in 2005 and 2007 respectively, bring the latest technology to the U.S. flag fleet, assuring the highest levels of reliability and customer service available in the global roll-on/roll-off market.
"We are grateful for the support of the U.S. Transportation Command, the Maritime Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard," stated Kenwell. "Without their commitment, the vessels' rapid insertion into the U.S. flag fleet would not have been possible. We believe the speed to market, facilitated by all the parties, will directly benefit our customers and their missions."
About Maersk Line, Limited
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) is an American company that provides U.S. government agencies and their prime contractors with comprehensive maritime and transportation services around the globe. With the unparalleled experience, expertise and intermodal resources of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, MLL utilizes industry-leading technology to provide reliable, cost-effective transportation and maritime solutions.
MLL’s fleet of U.S. flag container, tanker, dry-bulk, multi-purpose and roll-on/roll-off vessels transports more U.S. government cargo in support of military and humanitarian missions and employs more U.S. merchant mariners than any other U.S. company.
As a global maritime services leader, we also manage and operate 30 U.S. government-owned vessels--more than any other private entity. We leverage commercially proven and customized chartering, crewing, maintenance and sustainment strategies to the advantage of our government maritime customers.
For more information about Maersk Line, Limited, please visit the website at www.maersklinelimited.com
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