American Maritime Officers members aboard the El Coquí, here in Jacksonville, Fla. in August, included Chief Engineer Eric Blanchard, Captain Nick St. Jean and First Engineer Frank Luke. The liquefied natural gas-fueled Jones Act vessel was loading much needed goods and supplies headed for Puerto Rico and the ship was one of the first to respond to the island after Tropical Storm Ernesto hit in early August.
Second Mate Mike Panettieri lowers the stern ramp to load cargo on the El Coquí as the crew prepares for its voyage to Puerto Rico.
Second Engineer Vladimir Daviddochkin is greeted by AMO National President Willie Barrere during a ship visit in Jacksonville.
Captain Nick St. Jean and Chief Mate Jaime Torres oversee loading operations at JAXPORT before departing for Puerto Rico.