Name

The M/V American Mariner is named in honor of all American seafarers.

Construction

The M/V American Mariner was built by Bay Shipbuilding Corp at Sturgeon Bay, WI and entered service in April 1980.

Equipment

The M/V American Mariner is powered by two 3500 HP General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) diesel engines. The vessel uses a conveyor system below its cargo holds to transport cargo to an inclined conveyor system that elevates the cargo to the deck-mounted boom conveyor. For maneuvering in port, the vessel is equipped with 1,000 HP bow and stern thrusters.

Service

The M/V American Mariner is used in general trades, transporting iron ore pellets, coal, limestone and grain. This vessel is currently bareboat chartered to a third-party freight carrier.

Length, Overall	730'-0"
Beam	78'-0"
Depth	45'-0"
Midsummer Draft (MS)	30'-10 7/8"
Deadweight Capacity at MS Draft	37,300 Gross Tons
Deadweight Capacity at 27'-6"	32,100 Gross Tons
Unloading Boom Conveyor Length	250'
Maximum Unloading Rate	6,000 Tons/Hour
Number of Cargo Holds	7
Number of Hatches	24
Shaft Horsepower	7,000
Year Built	1980
Number of Propellers	1