60-Day Tanker Time Charter

Background
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, Strategic Sealift Program Support Office, is conducting market research for a 60-day tanker time charter. This request for information aims to gather details on the price and availability of suitable vessels to support the Defense Logistics Agency - Energy's mission of transporting clean petroleum.

Work Details
The MSC is seeking clean, U.S. or foreign-flagged, double-hull tankers equipped with an inert gas system and segregated ballast tanks. The vessels must have a minimum capacity of 270,000 barrels of F76 within designated cargo tanks that feature double-valve isolation. The primary mission is to transport clean petroleum. Minimum vessel characteristics include:

1. Age less than 20 years; vessels exceeding 15 years must be enrolled in a classification society’s condition assessment program and rated 2 or better.
2. Maximum Length Overall (LOA) of 210 meters.
3. Maximum Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 45,000 MT, with re-measurement allowed at owner's expense before tendering.
4. Maximum draft of 11.20 meters when carrying 270,000 barrels of F76.
5. Maximum loading arm height of 13.71 meters while laden.
6. Must achieve a minimum speed of advance (SOA) of 13 knots.

Period of Performance
The laydays are scheduled to commence on June 12, 2026, and cancel on June 13, 2026.

Place of Performance
Intended delivery port is St. Theodore, Greece; intended redelivery port is Subic Bay, the Philippines.