Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Launches Ninth Product Tanker

11.03.10 - 06:08 ... source : Aker Philadelphia Shipyard

... (10.03.10) The ninth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the thirteenth vessel built by the shipyardToday, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, launched Ship 013, the ninth product tanker in a series of 12 to be completed by 2011. The 46,000 dwt vessel was floated off of its blocks and was transferred by tug from the Building Dock to the Outfitting Dock, where it will remain for the next few weeks as it undergoes continuous testing and commissioning in preparation for its upcoming sea trials. Ship 013 LaunchWhen completed, the 600 foot long vessel, to be named the Overseas Martinez, will be ...» Next (HTML)