Vessels

The final container vessel in the four ship series for Matson was delivered in July 2006, while the first product tanker (NB 005) was delivered in the first quarter of 2007. The final product tanker in the twelve ship series was delivered in April 2011.

The well proven as-built HMD design, together with HMD’s complete production information, enables APSI to shorten the learning curve and ensure increased through-put of vessels, thereby increasing production efficiency and reducing the overhead costs related to each vessel. The HMD design allows for efficient production, especially in the machinery area where equipment packages are grouped together and delivered to APSI as equipment modules.

This modularized production allows APSI to focus on its core competencies within assembly and steel fabrication. This provides for a significant scale effect in the production of the most complex modules, while APSI’s focus on core competencies increases the operational efficiency and throughput at the yard. Material and turnkey costs may be further reduced through close cooperation with its partners in construction of the product tankers.

Product Tankers
Veteran Class MT46 Product Tankers Data Sheet (pdf)

Overseas Houston
The Overseas Houston is the first product tanker delivered by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for lease to subsidiaries of Overseas Shipholding Group.

Begun in 2005 and delivered in the first quarter of 2007, the MT46 Veteran Class tanker is 600 feet long and can transport the equivalent of 14 million gallons of liquid product. The double-hulled, ABS class, environmentally friendly vessel is currently in service to Shell Oil Company transporting refined petroleum products under that company‘s time charter agreement with OSG.

The vessel‘s sponsor is Mrs. Carolyn Arntzen, wife of OSG President & CEO Morten Arntzen.


Overseas Long Beach
The second MT46 Veteran Class product tanker constructed by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is the Overseas Long Beach.

Delivered in June 2007, the Overseas Long Beach is the second vessel owned by American Shipping Company and leased to subsidiaries of Overseas Shipholding Group. The ship is currently in service to BP Shipping, under that company‘s time charter with OSG.

Governor Ruth Ann Minner of Delaware is the vessel‘s sponsor.


Overseas Los Angeles
The Overseas Los Angeles is the third product tanker delivered by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for lease to subsidiaries of Overseas Shipholding Group.

Delivered in the fourth quarter of 2007, the ship became the second tanker built by the yard for service with BP Shipping. It was the third vessel delivered during 2007, and had the shortest building time of any vessel constructed by the yard to date. Following extremely successful sea trials, the ship was delivered with zero outstanding inspection comments.

The Overseas Los Angeles‘ sponsor is Mrs. Sandra Ridgway.


Overseas New York
The fourth MT46 Veteran Class product tanker in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard‘s build program is the Overseas New York.

Like its three predecessors, the ship measures 600 feet in length. It was delivered on April 11, 2008, the very day committed to nearly three years earlier when the build program was originally announced. The vessel‘s delivery marked the first transaction between Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and American Shipping Company since the corporate reorganization which resulted in the split of the ship owner and shipbuilding operations in December 2007.

The Overseas New York‘s sponsor is Mrs. Candace Williams.

Overseas Texas City
The Overseas Texas City is the fifth product tanker in a series of 12 to be built at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, sold to American Shipping Company, and in turn chartered to OSG America.

Upon its delivery on September 19, 2008, the vessel became the first ship built at the yard to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest Tier II requirements. The vessel was modified to incorporate three improved diesel powered electrical generating sets to run the vessel’s electrical system, which result in lower levels of pollutants while in operation.

The ship is currently in service to BP under that company’s time charter with OSG, and joins two other sister ships built by the yard that are already in service to BP.

Mrs. Jane Baldry is the vessel’s sponsor.

Overseas Boston
The sixth MT46 Veteran Class product tanker in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard‘s build program is the Overseas Boston. The vessel is used to transport petroleum products for Tesoro, and is the first of four vessels planned to be utilized by Tesoro.

The ship was the tenth delivered by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard in the ten years since the yard was founded.

The Overseas Boston‘s sponsor is Mrs. Marcia Lewis.

Overseas Nikiski
The Overseas Nikiski is the seventh product tanker delivered by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for lease to subsidiaries of Overseas Shipholding Group. It is the eleventh ship delivered by the yard overall.

The Overseas Nikiski is named after the small community of Nikiski, located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of Alaska, southwest of Anchorage, and home of Alaska‘s first refinery.

The 600 foot long product tanker is the second of four vessels planned to be utilized by Tesoro, and currently transports petroleum products for that company.

The Overseas Nikiski‘s sponsor is Mrs. Becky Bartilus.

Overseas Cascade
The eighth product tanker delivered by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is the Overseas Cascade. This vessel was delivered to a subsidiary of Overseas Shipholding Group and will have additional shuttle tanker features installed prior to its use in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Shuttle tankers are used to transport crude oil from areas where there are no available pipelines. The end user for the Overseas Cascade is BP.

Overseas Martinez
The Overseas Martinez is the ninth MT 46 Veteran Class product tanker built at the shipyard. It was delivered to American Shipping Company and will be bareboat chartered to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. for use in transporting petroluem products for Tesoro Corporation. This vessel is the third of four vessels to be utilized by Tesoro.

The sponsor for the Overseas Martinez is Mrs. Faye Plummer.

Overseas Anacortes
The tenth product tanker in Aker Philadelphia Shipyard‘s build program is the Overseas Anacortes. It was delivered to American Shipping Company in September 2010 and left the yard under the operation of OSG America to transport petroleum products for Tesoro.

This is the fourth vessel to be used by Tesoro.



Overseas Chinook
The Overseas Chinook is the eleventh product tanker built at the shipyard. Upon delivery it was sold to OSG America and had shuttle tanker features installed for use in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

The Overseas Chinook is the second vessel built in the series to undergo shuttle tanker modifications.



Overseas Tampa
The Overseas Tampa is the twelfth vessel in the original series announced in 2005. After completion, it left the yard under the operation of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) to transport petroleum products.

The twelve ship program was one of the largest commercial ship construction efforts since World War II and has contributed toward making the U.S. Fleet more environmentally friendly with the vessel‘s double hull design and cleaner engines.

Container Vessels
Philadelphia Class CV2600 Containership Data Sheet (pdf)
Independence Class CV2500 Containership Data Sheet (pdf)

M.V. Manukai
The M.V. Manukai, which is Hawaiian for "bird of the sea," is the first ship built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and is the first of four containerships for Matson Navigation Company.

Construction on the M.V.Manukai began as a part of APSI‘s training for its employees in 2000, with its Keel Laying Ceremony and the yard‘s Official Grand Opening taking place on June 21, 2001. The contract with Matson for this ship and APSI‘s second was signed on May 29, 2002. After Sea Trials, the ship was delivered on September 5, 2003.

A Philadelphia Class CV2600 Containership, this ship is designed for the domestic U.S. and worldwide trade. The vessel has six hatched holds with cell guides for 20‘ and 40‘ containers. On the hatch covers and over the aft mooring deck, 20‘, 24‘, 40‘, 45‘, and 53‘ containers can be stowed. The vessel has a bulbous bow, transom stern, and forecastle. The deckhouse is located three quarters aft with berths for 28 persons. The vessel is designed for ABS class and U.S. flag. The CV2600 includes Green Ship features such as tin-free coatings, gray and bilge water holding tanks, low sulfur fuel tanks, and reduced emissions engines.

Originally deployed in Matson‘s West Coast to Hawaii service, the vessel now serves the demanding Hawaii - Guam - China route. The ship carries a broad range of commodities including grocery and retail supplies, refrigerated cargo, building materials, and all items necessary for the economy in Hawaii.

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M.V. Maunawili
The M.V. Maunawili, which is Hawaiian for "winding mountain," is the second ship to be built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and is the second of four containerships for Matson Navigation Company.

Construction on the M.V.Maunawili began as the M.V. Manukai‘s construction neared completion in 2003. The Keel Laying Ceremony took place on April 7, 2003, and the ship was christened on July 17, 2004, with Sea Trials and Delivery taking place shortly after.

This second ship has also been deployed in Matson‘s Hawaii - Guam - China trade.

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M.V. Manulani
This third ship constructed at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, the M.V. Manulani, is a Philadelphia Class CV2600 containership also built for Matson Navigation Company.

Construction on the third ship began as the M.V. Manuawili‘s construction neared completion in 2003. On March 11, 2005, the third ship was floated in preparation for its final outfiittings prior to delivery to Matson. It was delivered on May 19, 2005, nearly a month ahead of the contract delivery date, and placed into service in July of 2005.

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M.V. Maunalei
The M.V. Maunalei, which is Hawaiian for "mountain flower", is the fourth containership constructed for Matson Navigation Company. Delivery and christening of the vessel in July 2006 marked the completion of an historic construction project by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for Matson, a project which saw delivery of four containerships in four years.

An Independence class CV2500 container ship, the Maunalei is 681 feet long and weighs over 44,000 tons when fully loaded. It is capable of carrying 20‘, 40‘, and 45‘ refrigerated containers. The deckhouse is located aft with accommodations for 23 persons. Designed for GL class and US flag, the vessel received the environmental passport notation.

The vessel was christened by Mrs. Mary Mildred "Millie" Akaka, wife of Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) before being entered into Matson‘s Hawaii-Guam-China service alongside the other three containerships constructed at the yard.

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