Schuyler Line is bringing the new mid-range tanker SL Hawaii into the U.S. flag registry – signaling more jobs for members of American Maritime Officers.
The SL Hawaii will serve in the international trade and be a part of the Tanker Security Program, a group of tankers that can be called on by the United States government to move fuel and refuel military assets around the world.
“Schuyler Line is excited and humbled to bring another vessel into the U.S. Flag Fleet in partnership with AMO. The SL HAWAII follows the SL MIDWAY into the fleet and strengthens the partnership between Schuyler and AMO and further serves to support the U.S. Flag Fleet and align with President Trump’s goal of ‘Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance,’” said Dion Nicely, CEO at Schuyler Line. “With support and leadership from Washington, DC and maritime labor, Military Sealift Command (MSC), the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD), and Transportation Command (USTC), we see continued growth and opportunities for collaboration and partnership in the U.S. Maritime Sector.”
Currently named the M/T Largo Elegance, the tanker will be reflagged in June and will enter into service soon after. The eight-year-old product tanker is 183 meters long and can hold approximately 50,000 tons of cargo.
There are currently 10 vessels in the Tanker Security Program, eight of which are manned in all licensed positions by members of AMO.
“American Maritime Officers looks forward to increasing our tanker fleet with the addition of the SL Hawaii. As the premier tanker union in the United States, bringing in a vessel with Schuyler Line through Argent in the Tanker Security Program gives our officers an excellent option for employment and service to our country in support of our national defense strategies,” AMO National President Willie Barrere said. “AMO is poised to grow our fleet and continue to improve our relationship with Schuyler/ Argent.”