U.S. Marine Management (USMMI) is pleased to announce the addition of HATTERAS TRADER to its growing fleet. The vessel represents a significant milestone for the company as USMMI’s first Jones Act tanker, and first vessel dedicated to pure commercial trade.
This achievement follows USMMI’s qualification as a coastwise citizen in conjunction with Maritime Partner’s purchase of the company in 2023. This was a key event which established USMMI’s eligibility to participate in Jones Act trade. The addition of HATTERAS TRADER reflects the successful execution of a strategic vision to establish sector presence, expand the USMMI fleet and diversify business.
HATTERAS TRADER was built in 2008 at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard as a 47,000 DWT Medium Range product tanker. She has commenced service under charter in the coastwise trade, supporting transportation of petroleum products throughout the Gulf Coast and Southeastern United States. The charter demonstrates confidence in USMMI’s operational capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in the commercial tanker market.
Consistent with the rest of the USMMI fleet, HATTERAS TRADER is crewed by highly qualified American mariners, with licensed deck and engineering officers represented by the American Maritime Officers (AMO) and unlicensed personnel represented by the Seafarers International Union (SIU).
Welcome aboard, HATTERAS TRADER!