Description
The Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA) is a contingency contract that provides for sealift services that may arise in any part of the world. The contract requires participants to commit specific capacity and resources to support contingency operations. The contract includes terms and conditions for quality control, performance reporting, war risk insurance, and cybersecurity. The contract also outlines the procedures for invoicing and payment. Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing ocean transportation charter of clean bulk fuel product for worldwide ocean movements
• Maintaining the highest possible on-time performance rate
• Complying with security requirements, including facility clearance level (FCL) requirements
• Participating in quality council meetings and providing performance reports
• Cooperating with the government in the event of a cybersecurity incident
The contract is open to U.S.-flag vessel operators who can commit to providing sealift services in support of contingency operations.