Construction Milestone Achieved on Fourth Tanker in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Series

[Michael H. Standart]

From The World Maritime News:

USA: Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Signs LOI for Construction of Two Aframax Tankers

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Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA announced today that its sole operating subsidiary, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI), has signed a Letter of Intent with SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. (SeaRiver), Exxon Mobil Corporation’s U.S. marine affiliate, for the construction of two aframax tankers.

More at http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/24827

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From The Hellenic Shipping News:

ExxonMobil’s U.S. Marine Affiliate to Build Two New Crude Carriers in Philadelphia

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Exxon Mobil Corporation’s U.S. marine affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., signed an agreement yesterday with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for the construction of two new Liberty Class tankers valued at $400 million, which will create more than 1,000 direct jobs.

More at http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49715:exxonmobils-us-marine-affiliate-to-build-two-new-crude-carriers -in-philadelphia-&catid=7:shipbuilding-news&Itemid=71

 

[Michael H. Standart]

From Business Wire:

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Holds Ceremonial Keel Laying for 13th Product Tanker

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, held a ceremonial keel laying this morning for Ship 017, the 13th product tanker being built at the yard.

More at http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/201110250061 03/en