BAE Systems Shipyard Launches the Largest Vessel from State of Alabama

Published date 2011-11-01 10:12
MOBILE, Alabama – BAE Systems has joined with Mid Ocean Tanker Company (MOTC) to launch the American Phoenix, a U.S. Flag/Jones Act product chemical tanker. Measuring 616 feet long and 105 feet wide, it is largest vessel ever launched from the State of Alabama. It has a draft of 36 feet and a cargo capacity of 49,000 dwt.