Maersk adds third U.S.-flag tanker
Maersk Line Ltd. said it will add a third U.S.-flag tanker to its fleet.
The U.S.-flag arm of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group said it will reflag the 2009-built Samho Moonstone, which will be renamed Bro Hawaii when reflagging process is completed in mid-April.
The 5,664-deadweight-ton ship will operate in Asia spot markets targeting U.S. preference cargoes. Tuesday, Maersk Line Ltd. won a nine-month time charter of Bro Hawaii to support U.S. Defense Department requirements in the region. MLL will supplement U.S. preference cargoes with work for its affiliated companies, Maersk Tankers and Brostr'm, to serve commercial customers in Asia.
Maersk adds third U.S.-flag tanker
