Launch of the largest vessel from State of Alabama

Measuring 187m long and 32m wide, it is largest vessel ever launched from the State of Alabama, as BAE states.
The launch is a significant step toward the completion of the 49,000dwt "American Phoenix", which is owned by MOTC, a joint venture between Mid Ocean Marine and private equity firm Alterna Capital Partners. BAE Systems was contracted in April to finish the ship’s construction at the Mobile shipyard and prepare it for use. The "American Phoenix" is now about 85 percent complete. When delivered early next year, it will sail to its homeport in Texas and conduct trade in the Gulf of Mexico. The remaining work on the ship, also to be performed by BAE Systems, includes the installation of the pilot house, equipment start ups and systems integration.