U.s. Shipping Joint Venturetakes Delivery Of First Tanker

摘要

U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. said that its joint venture for the construction of five U.S. Flag product/chemical tankers took delivery of the M/V Golden State, the first of a class. Built by NASSCO, San Diego, Calif., the 49,000 dwt,U.S.-flag Golden State has a cargo capacity of about 331,000 bbl and will be used to carry petroleum and chemical products in Jones Act service. It entered operations under long-term charter to BP. U.S. Shipping Partners, which will manage the operation of the Golden State on behalf of the joint venture, which is owned by U.S. Shipping Partners and third parties led by affiliates of The Blackstone Group.