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Originally Posted by Ziobrop
Nope. MSC actually builds ships, Flags them in the US and requires them to be operated with US Crew. They then Charter them to Shipping companies, rather then leaving them sitting at the dock in case they need them.
this is why the yarmouth ferry runs with an American crew. The Maersk Alabama of Captain Philips fame,was also a MSC Ship.
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I said often. I know in the past they converted many merchant vessels by keeping the stern and the bow and inserting a new section. They really liked Roro/container ships such as the ACL and Wilhemsen ships because the roro ramp capability was 200 tons. The ACL & Wilhelmsen ships were designed to meet the requirements if requisitioned by the military and the Atlantic Conveyor is a prime example of having the capability to take take and helicopters on board. The RO/RO cargo area was like entering a massive high warehouse. I used to see all manner of heavy/large equipment on the ACL ships at Halterm.
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2012/0...r-falklands30/