2024-12-22 21:54:59
Author: Stena RoRo / 2023-07-26 20:03 / Source: Stena RoRo

Stena RoRo assisting MARAD in purchase of two vessels for Ready Reserve Force (RRF)

STOCKHOLM,March 25,2022 -- MARAD (United States Maritime Administration) has signed a contract for the purchase of two vessels. Crowley serves as vessel acquisition manager (responsible for contract implementation),and Stena RoRo is part of Crowley's project team on the shipping and logistics company's behalf for MARAD. Stena RoRo is participating as market experts and brokers,as well as providing support in contract drafting.

MARAD is purchasing two vessels from the American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC). The vessels will be part of the RRF fleet. More vessel purchases are expected to follow as the fleet is in need of rejuvenation.


Stena RoRo is part of the project team that Crowley created for the MARAD contract. Stena RoRo assists in the process of finding and selecting new vessels,serves as a broker and supports the parties in drawing up contracts in connection with the purchase of vessels.


Stena RoRo has extensive experience and knowledge of the global markets relevant to MARAD's very specific requirements.


"We are delighted to be assisting MARAD in strengthening the RRF fleet,and looking forward to participating in more vessel purchases within the framework of this collaborative arrangement," says Ambjörn Fröjd,Commercial Project Manager,Stena RoRo.


The vessels that MARAD has agreed to purchase from ARC are the M/V Freedom and the M/V Honor. The RRF is part of MARAD and already has some 40 vessels.


For more information,please contact


Per Westling,Managing Director,Stena RoRo AB


Tel: +46 31 855154; +46704 85 51 54


Email: per.westling@stena.com


Since 1977,Stena RoRo has led the development of new marine RoRo,cargo and passenger concepts. We provide custom-built vessels,as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels. The company leases about fifteen vessels to operators worldwide,both other Stena companies and third parties. Stena RoRo specializes above all in applying its technical expertise to the design and production of new vessels and the conversion of existing vessels for providing tailored transport solutions to its customers. We call this "Stenability". Since 2013,we have been responsible for the design and completion of Mercy Ships' new hospital vessel the Global Mercy – the world's largest civilian hospital ship which was delivered in 2021.www.stenaroro.com


More information about:


Crowley's Government Solutions: Crowley Government Solutions


MSP: Maritime Security Program (MSP) | MARAD (dot.gov).


ARC Shipping :American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (arcshipping.com)


Foto: M/V Honor,at lay-by berth in Norfolk

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MV Honor at lay-by berth in Norfolk

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