LNG Tanker Voyage Charter – Deep Sea Transportation

The contract requires the provision of a U.S.-flagged LNG tanker to transport approximately 50,000 MMBTU (equivalent to 2,200 CBM) of liquefied natural gas from a U.S. port to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The scope includes not only the transportation but also ensuring safe mooring and conducting cryogenic offloading during daylight hours to maintain safety and operational standards. This charter is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep-sea transportation. Issued by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office, the contract was posted on June 2, 2026, with responses due by June 5, 2026. The focus on using a U.S.-flagged vessel underscores regulatory and security requirements tied to the operation. Detailed logistics, including port locations and contact information, were not specified in the data provided, but the overall priority is the secure and efficient delivery of LNG to the naval base, supporting operational needs at Guantanamo Bay.