ExxonMobil Marine Affiliate Names Eagle Bay, New U.S.-Flag Tanker in Philadelphia
January 12 2015 - 02:30PM
Business Wire
- First-in-class vessel to transport
Alaska North Slope crude oil to U.S. west coast refineries
- Proven ship design is equipped with
leading technology for greater reliability and performance
- Project’s jobs and revenues added to
already positive impact of Marcellus shale development
Exxon Mobil Corporation’s marine affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime,
Inc., today named the Eagle Bay, the second of its two new
U.S.-flag crude oil tankers, at a ceremony at Aker Philadelphia
Shipyard.
The first-in-class vessel, constructed at the shipyard,
incorporates the latest safety, navigation and engine room
technologies and will begin supplying crude oil from Alaska North
Slope to refineries along the U.S. west coast later this year. The
double hull Eagle Bay is 820-feet long and has capacity to carry
800,000 barrels of oil.
SeaRiver Maritime’s contract with Aker for two tankers, valued
at $400 million, delivered a significant economic boost to the
greater Philadelphia region where it generated employment and
millions of dollars in revenue. When placed into service, the new
tankers’ economic contributions will extend across the United
States to Alaska, California and Washington as they begin to
support oil production and refining operations. They will replace
two existing double hull tankers.
“This project has had a significant economic impact, creating
more than 1,200 jobs and generating millions of dollars in revenue
for the city of Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
beyond,” said Andy Madden, vice president of ExxonMobil Supply
& Transportation Company. “What we celebrate today is a
reminder of what America’s energy industry can do and is doing –
investing in our country. Expanding supplies of affordable,
reliable energy has been a major contributor to our economy,
creating jobs and helping meet our government’s fiscal
challenges.”
Madden highlighted the key role Pennsylvania is playing in the
nation’s energy and manufacturing renaissance.
“Pennsylvania has led the way in the development of the shale
gas industry, which is powering the American economy,” said Madden.
“The state is benefiting from increased demand for steel and other
products that support oil and gas development as well as new
manufacturing industries made possible by abundant supplies of
affordable energy.”
In addition to double hulls for all cargo and fuel tanks, the
Eagle Bay is equipped with leading technology for key systems,
including main engine components and controls as well as fuel, lube
oil and electrical systems to deliver energy efficiencies and
better performance. SeaRiver Maritime consulted with independent
specialists to complete an extensive evaluation of the vessel’s
design, adhering to the same methodology used by the aerospace
industry and the U.S. Department of Defense. The ship’s main engine
and auxiliary systems will be energy efficient and generate lower
air emissions than required by regulatory standards.
About SeaRiver
SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas,
operates a fleet of U.S.-flag tankers and provides a wide range of
technical and commercial marine services to ExxonMobil affiliates
throughout the world.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and
gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the
world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading
inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of
petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest
in the world. Follow ExxonMobil on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/exxonmobil.
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