Description
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking information about the price and availability of a clean approved U.S. flagged double hull medium range (MR) tanker with segregated ballast tanks (SBT) that are capable of carrying a minimum of 310 BBLS of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76. The vessel should have a maximum age of 20 years or less, a maximum LOA of 190 meters, and a maximum DWT of 48,500 metric tons. The charter period is from 02 August 2026 to 01 August 2027, with an option period from 02 August 2027 to 02 July 2028. Interested parties are requested to provide company information, vessel and rate information, and other details.
Some key requirements for the vessel include:
• A minimum of 3 segregations with double valve isolation
• A minimum 10-ton boom lift capacity at the manifold for lifting cargo hoses
• A minimum speed of 13 knots in moderate weather, while laden
• The ability to serve as an afloat storage tanker at sea for extended periods of time
• The ability to conduct simultaneous consol operations at two stations underway