Crowley Receives Second Next-Generation Tanker
Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSINC), the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA, delivered the Texas, the second of four next generation 50,000dwt product tankers that it is building for Crowley Maritime Corporation (Crowley). The 600-foot tanker has a carrying capacity of 14.5 million gallons of crude oil or refined products.
This delivery is the 22nd vessel built by PSINC (formerly known as Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc.). The next generation 50,000dwt product tanker is based on a proven Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) design that also incorporates numerous fuel efficiency features, flexible cargo capability, and the latest regulatory requirements. The vessel has also received LNG Ready Level 1 approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).