AMO Currents - AMO job base expands as <i>ITB Michigan/Great Lakes</i> returns to service under new contract

AMO Currents - Posted: August 12, 2010

AMO job base expands as ITB Michigan/Great Lakes returns to service under new contract

American Maritime Officers has secured a new two-year agreement with Port City Marine Services of Muskegon, Mich., for the operation of the tug/barge unit Michigan/Great Lakes, which has returned to service on the Great Lakes.

The vessel was last operated by Keystone Great Lakes Inc. and has been idled since last year. AMO's new agreement with Port City Marine Services covers the licensed officers in the deck and engine departments. Unlicensed personnel on the vessel are represented by the Seafarers International Union.

The Michigan/Great Lakes features a double-hulled tank barge with a capacity of 70,773 barrels and operates in the Jones Act trades on the Great Lakes shipping petroleum products. This vessel is AMO's second tug/barge unit with Port City Marine Services since the company began operations in early 2009.

Fleet utilization of AMO-contracted vessels on the Lakes has reached peak levels and AMO officers interested in sailing on the Lakes in engineering or deck positions are encouraged to contact Great Lakes Dispatcher Bruce DeWerth by phone at (800) 221-9395 or via .