Exxon Mobil Corp’s U.S. marine affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc, has signed a letter of intent with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for the construction of two U.S. flag, crude oil tankers in partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries. The vessels will be used to transport Alaska North Slope crude oil from Prince William Sound, Alaska to U.S. West Coast destinations.
Project planning work is underway with construction of the 115,000 deadweight ton tankers expected to begin by mid-2012. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2014 and will be capable of carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil. All cargo and fuel compartments will be equipped with double hull protection.
Project planning work is underway with construction of the 115,000 deadweight ton tankers expected to begin by mid-2012. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2014 and will be capable of carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil. All cargo and fuel compartments will be equipped with double hull protection.
The S/R American Progress, an existing double-hull
U.S. flag tank ship operated by SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.