In April, the bulk carrier Liberty Eagle started the voyage from Washington to Bangladesh with an agricultural shipment of soy beans and grain. The Liberty Maritime vessel tramps all over the world and is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
Who’s afraid of heights? Not First Assistant Engineer Kyle Kozak, seen here working aloft on the mast of the Liberty Eagle.
American Maritime Officers working aboard Liberty Eagle included Third A.E. John Salkeld, Third Mate Kristine Mehuren, Second Mate David Caudill and First A.E. Richard Brooks.
Chief Engineer Hiawatha Williams working on the bow of the Liberty Eagle.