Open tender · United States · Public tender
360-DAY DRY Cargo Time Charter
MSC Norfolk in the United States is inviting bids for “360-DAY DRY Cargo Time Charter”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 11:00 EDT. Reference: N32205-26-PM4-147. Who can bid: Vessel must be able to carry at least 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo; Vessel must have ramps for roll-on/roll-off operations alongside the pier and deployable to piers, structures and a floating barge. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
A 360-day dry cargo time charter for a roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off vessel in the Western Pacific, for shipowners.
The US Military Sealift Command Norfolk seeks price and availability information for a US or foreign flag general cargo vessel able to carry at least 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo. The vessel will transit between ports in the Western Pacific region for a charter period of about 360 days, delivering and redelivering at Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The vessel owner coordinates loading, unloading and securing of government property, with at least two sponsor personnel on board.
Who can win it
- Vessel must be able to carry at least 40,000 square feet of rolling stock and general cargo
- Vessel must have ramps for roll-on/roll-off operations alongside the pier and deployable to piers, structures and a floating barge
- Vessel must be able to moor alongside piers and quay walls to conduct cargo operations using organic equipment
Key facts
- Procedure
- Sources Sought
- Contract period
- About 360 days
- Published
- 07 Oct 2026
- Reference
- N32205-26-PM4-147
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