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V -- TIME CHARTER FOR U.S. FLAG TANKER FOR KOREA/JAPAN TRADE. SOL N00033-00-R-5400 DUE 121599 POC Edwina Gibbs 202-685-5885 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, edwina.gibbs@msc.navy.mil. U.S. Flag Tanker, Tug & Barge unit, or ITB with min capacity of 35,000 to 40,000 bbls, although vessels up to 100,000 bbls may be considered. Time charter with firm period of 17 months, with two 17 month option periods. Laydays (intended) March 2000 through September 2000. Geographic area: Korea/Japan with occasional voyages to Guam/Johnston Atol/Midway/Wake Island. Vessels must be less than 20 years old throughout the life of the charter, have approved coatings, min of 3 segregations, min 5 ton hose handling crane/boom, max LOA of 400 ft, min laden draft 25', segregated ballast, min speed 10 knots with min cruise range of 5,000 NM, ability to mechanically clean at sea, and have ISM/ISO certification. Additional specs will be included in the RFP. Posted 11/02/99 (W-SN397157). (0306)

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