"The addition of MAERSK MICHIGAN represents our commitment to expanding our US flag fleet and to providing US government customers with strategic tanker capacity where it is needed most," said Steve Carmel, MLL's Senior Vice President of Maritime Services. "We are also proud that the ship will add new jobs and capacity to the overall US flag fleet."
The ship is crewed in all licensed and unlicensed positions by the American Maritime Officers and Seafarers International Union, resulting in the creation of 19 new positions for US merchant mariners. "This vessel clearly and strongly reflects the company's commitment to both the American flag and US crews," said Seafarers International Union Executive Vice President Augie Tellez.