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July 2002
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| New contract, new ship, new jobs for AMO |
| Delaware North signs; ARC adds car carrier; MSC awards charters |
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American Maritime Officers members will benefit from positive developments
in the deep sea and inland waters sectors, including the addition of a new
car carrier to the AMO fleet. In July, negotiations had been completed with and a contract signed by Delaware North Companies Inc. for the three paddlewheel cruise vessels previously operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. AMO will continue to provide the licensed officers and some crew aboard the three cruise vessels under the new long-term agreement. A new car carrier is slated to join the AMO fleet in November. The car carrier will be the fifth such vessel owned by American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier and manned in all licensed positions by AMO, and is intended for service between U.S., Mediterranean and Black Sea ports, focusing on U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, ExImbank and other U.S.-flag preference cargoes. Sealift Inc. won five-year charters from Military Sealift Command for two cargo ships. Sealift will fill the charters with the containership Capt. Steven L. Bennett and RO/RO Merlin, creating stable and lasting employment for AMO members on both ships. |
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