Description
The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is seeking proposals for a 90-day tanker time charter. The charter requires a double-hull tanker with an Inert Gas System (IGS) and Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) that can carry a minimum of 40,000 bbls of clean product. The vessel must meet various requirements, including having a minimum speed of 12 knots, being able to machine wash cargo tanks, and having a discharging hose with a minimum length of 17 meters. The charter period is approximately 90 days, with laydays commencing on 24 March 2026 and canceling on 25 March 2026. The offeror's price proposal will be evaluated based on the value of the charter hire rate(s) offered for the entire charter period.
• The vessel must be a party to the Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) System and have a current and un-expired Class Society issued Safety Management Certificate.
• The vessel must be able to carry one complete, undecanted tank washing in a dedicated slop tank.
• The owner/offeror must provide a copy of the vessel's current and un-expired Flag State issued International Ship Security Certificate.
• The vessel must meet all MSC requirements for reporting and provide position/status reports in-port and at-sea every six hours daily.