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46Maritime Reporter & Engineering News BAE Systems joined with Mid Ocean Tanker Com- pany (MOTC), Mid Ocean Marine and Alterna Captial Partners earlier this year to commission the American Phoenix, a U.S. Flag/Jones Act-qualified product-chem- ical tanker. Measuring 616 x 105 ft. with a laden draft of 36 ft. anda cargo capacity of 49,000 dwt, American Phoenix is the largest vessel ever built and launched in the State of Al- abama. BAE Systems was contracted to complete construction of the American Phoenix and prepare it for use. The ves- sel is owned by MOTC, a joint venture between Mid Ocean Marine and private equity firm Alterna Capital Partners. The vessel will conduct trade initially in the Gulf of Mexico. Operating management of the vessel will be performed by Seabulk Tankers, a division of Seacor Holdings, one of the most experienced operators in the U.S. Jones Act trades. The American Phoenix is the newest vessel to come from the BAE Systems Mobile shipyard, which has a rich history of ship construction and repair. The yard launched its first new construction vessel, the steam powered ship Banago, on September 19, 1918. Alternative Marine Technologies, ABS, US Coatings, MMIF, F & S Superb Marine, LES, Diamond Scaffold- ing, Insulation Inc, Jamestown Metal and Machinery, L- 3 Maritime Systems, R+S Stolze, MAK, InternationalPaint, Sea Technology, Bisso Marine Company, 2/2 Houston Holloway, Universal Services, Offshore Inland, Resolve Engineering and Fire Protection Services all played a significant part in completing the American Phoenix. Great Shipsof 2012American Phoenix Vessel Name............M/T American Phoenix Builder:.................................BAE Systems ....................................Southeast Shipyard Owner:......................Mid Ocean Tanker Co. O.N............................................1233425 Type..............49,000 DWT Chemical Tanker Owner.......................................Mid Ocean ................................Tanker Company, LLC Builder..................................BAE Systems ..................................Southeast Shipyards Hull Number........................................103 Construction Start.............................2008 Length...................................187.8m LOA Beam..............................................32.2m Depth.....................18.3m (molded @ side) Builder: BAE Systems Southeast Shipyard Owner: Mid Ocean Tanker Company MR#12 (42-49):MR Template 12/4/2012 2:34 PM Page 46