Overseas Anacortes

The tenth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the fourteenth vessel built by the shipyard

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, delivered to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC) its tenth Veteran Class MT-46 product tanker. The 46,000 dwt vessel, named the Overseas Anacortes, will leave the shipyard in the coming days under the operation of OSG America to transport petroleum products for Tesoro. This vessel is the fourth vessel planned to be utilized by Tesoro.

Ship 016 Keel Laying

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, held a ceremonial keel laying on Friday for Ship 016, the 12th product tanker being built at the yard.

Ship 014 Launch

The tenth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the fourteenth vessel built by the shipyard

Last Saturday, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, launched Ship 014, the tenth product tanker in a series of 12 to be completed in 2011.

The Overseas Martinez

The ninth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the thirteenth vessel built by the shipyard

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, delivered its ninth Veteran Class MT-46 product tanker Friday to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC). The 46,000 dwt vessel, named the Overseas Martinez, will leave the shipyard in the coming days under the operation of OSG America to transport petroleum products for Tesoro.

Keel Laying for Ship 015

This vessel represents the 15th Keel Laying ceremony since the yard’s inception

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, held a ceremonial keel laying on Monday for Ship 015, the 11th product tanker being built at the yard. This vessel will be sold to OSG America after delivery from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and will have shuttle tanker features installed for use in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Shuttle tankers transport crude oil from deepwater areas where there are no available pipelines.

The ninth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the thirteenth vessel built by the shipyard

Today, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, launched Ship 013, the ninth product tanker in a series of 12 to be completed by 2011. The 46,000 dwt vessel was floated off of its blocks and was transferred by tug from the Building Dock to the Outfitting Dock, where it will remain for the next few weeks as it undergoes continuous testing and commissioning in preparation for its upcoming sea trials.

The Overseas Cascade

The eighth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the twelfth vessel built by the shipyard

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, delivered its eighth Veteran Class MT-46 product tanker today.

Vessel is among four currently under construction at the yard

The eighth Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the twelfth vessel built by the shipyard

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 28, 2009) – On Sunday, September 27th, Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, launched Ship 012. The eighth in a series of 12 product tankers to be completed by 2011, the 46,000 dwt vessel was floated off of its blocks and was transferred by tug from the Building Dock to the Outfitting Dock, where it will remain for the next few weeks as it undergoes continuous testing and commissioning in preparation for its upcoming sea trials.

Overseas Nikiski at sea

Delivery is the eleventh made by the shipyard since its re-opening in 1998

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS) delivered its seventh MT-46 Veteran Class Product Tanker to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC) today. The vessel, part of a 12 ship series, will leave the yard under the operation of OSG America and will be used to transport petroleum products for Tesoro. The 600 foot long product tanker is the second of four vessels planned to be utilized by Tesoro.

Keel Laying participants

Apprentices selected to represent the shipyard by laying the coins

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, held a ceremonial keel laying today for Ship 013, the ninth vessel in a series of 12 product tankers being built at the yard. When completed, the 46,000 dwt tanker will be over 600 feet long and transport petroleum products on the West Coast.

Photo courtesy of John Curdy

The seventh Veteran Class MT-46 Product Tanker is the eleventh vessel built by the shipyard

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, launched Hull 011, the seventh in a series of 12 product tankers to be completed by 2011. When completed, the 600 foot long vessel will be sold to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC) and bareboat chartered to OSG America for use transporting petroleum products.

Philabundance representative pushes the button to cut the first steel plate in recognition of the shipyard’s successful food drive

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, cut steel on Hull 014, the tenth product tanker in the series of twelve to be built for American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC). Production of this vessel begins a few days after the successful delivery of Hull 010, the Overseas Boston.

Delivery is the tenth in the ten years since the shipyard‘s founding

PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 19, 2009) – Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS) delivered its sixth MT-46 Veteran Product Tanker to American Shipping Company (Oslo: AMSC) today. The vessel will leave the yard under the operation of OSG America and will be used to transport petroleum products for Tesoro. This product tanker is the first of four vessels planned to be utilized by Tesoro.

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard releases its fourth quarter/preliminary annual results for 2008 on Tuesday 24 February 2009 at 09:00 CET.

New addition will strengthen management team

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (Oslo: AKPS), a leading U.S. commercial shipyard, today announced the addition of Robin H. Booth, the shipyard’s new Director of Sales and Marketing.