American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC), Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., recently announced the addition of M/V ARC Endeavor to its U.S.-flag fleet. M/V ARC Endeavor was reflagged to American registry on Sept. 27 as the 10th U.S.-flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel in ARC’s fleet. The reflag was conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Port of Baltimore, Maryland.
“ARC has consistently invested in new tonnage and this latest Ro-Ro is the ninth ship we have brought into the American fleet since 2016. ARC Endeavor further strengthens ARC’s position as a leading logistics company and the largest U.S. flag Ro-Ro carrier,” Eric Ebeling, ARC president & CEO, said in a statement. “We are proud that this investment will also enable us to grow our talented team, hiring more captains, mates, engineers, mariners and more to crew these critical vessels. And, a thank you to Captain Pat Burkett and the entire Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region team for the exceptional support during the reflag.”
M/V ARC Endeavor will be the company’s fifth U.S.-flag Large Car Truck Carrier (LCTC). The vessel measures 754’ in length with a 21’ high stern opening, and a stern ramp rated for cargo up to 320 tons. In terms of car-equivalent units, the ARC Endeavor can carry over 7,500 vehicles at one time.
“On behalf of the men and women of American Maritime Officers (AMO), congratulations to ARC on another addition to their superb fleet of vessels,” AMO national president Willie Barrere said. “AMO appreciates our outstanding working relationship with ARC and its service to our nation’s armed forces, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and growing together in the future.”
Chris Heibel, ARC senior vice president commercial, spoke to the vessel’s capabilities. "The M/V ARC Endeavor will be among the most capable and militarily useful vessels in the U.S.-flag commercial fleet, able to carry capable of carrying tracked and wheeled vehicles, aviation assets (including CH 47 Chinooks and V 22 Ospreys), and other high and heavy project cargoes."
An ARC statement noted the M/V ARC Endeavor will be among the most capable and militarily useful vessels in the U.S.-flag commercial fleet, able to carry tracked and wheeled vehicles, helicopters, and other high and heavy project cargoes. The statement went on to highlight itself as the largest U.S.-flag Ro-Ro operator and noted is actively supporting America’s national defense through the Maritime Security Program and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement.
