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PARTNERSHIP
Feels
W hen the time arrived for ACL to christen its new G4
vessel, the Atlantic Star, it was only fitting that the ceremony be held at the Port of Baltimore.
“We’ve been coming here for 51 years,” ACL CEO Andrew Abbott said.
“This is my favorite port. It was a no-brainer. We had to come to Baltimore first.”
In September, a christening ceremony was held onboard the Atlantic Star at the Dundalk Marine Terminal. Commissioner Rebecca Dye of the Federal
Maritime Commission served as the vessel’s godmother, and James J. White, Executive Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration, presided over the ceremony.
“The opportunity to be the godmother of the Atlantic Star is personal to me,” Dye said. “I’m honored that I was asked. I will faithfully discharge my responsibilities to my beautiful ship. Andy has been a great colleague and friend. Personalized customer service is a hallmark of this company and something I admire.”
The ACL G4 vessels are the largest multipurpose roll-on/roll-off containerships ever built. Their
