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Washington, D.C. - Sharing a "significant milestone" with the U.S. maritime industry, the Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced that the first nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP), created to help meet national defense needs and maintain a U.S. presence in international commercial shipping. "The TSP accomplishes two key maritime sealift objectives: it grows our U.S.-flagged fleet, and it significantly expands our ability to deliver vital fuel supplies to support military missions across the globe," MarAd Administrator Ann Phillips said. With three tank vessels each, the companies selected for enrollment are Overseas Shipholding Group Inc., Crowley-Stena Marine Solutions LLC, and Seabulk Tankers Inc. MarAd said four of the enrolled vessels are under U.S. flag and are now operating in the program, and five are working with the Coast Guard to expedite reflagging to U.S. registry to begin operating under TSP agreements. |