MSC’s Ocean Giant Delivers Vital Supplies To McMurdo, Begins Return Journey

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has completed the first phase of its annual Antarctic resupply operation, with MV Ocean Giant successfully delivering essential cargo to McMurdo Station.

The vessel, a 17,590 dwt cargo ship built in 2012 and operated by Seabulk, arrived on January 26 to offload supplies needed to sustain the station for another year.

Ocean Giant delivered a floating marine causeway system, a critical addition due to the station’s ice pier becoming unusable after sustaining severe damage.

Once the causeway was assembled and positioned, the ship was able to moor and begin offloading 380 pieces of cargo, including mechanical parts, vehicles, construction materials, and office units.

The cargo operations were carried out by the ship’s crew and members of Navy Cargo Handling Battalion ONE, ensuring that all necessary materials reached the station.

The offloading was comp…

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