APSI Enters Loan Agreement with Cat Financial (USA)

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI) has entered into a loan agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) for a USD 120 million loan facility for construction financing on the four product tankers under contract with Crowley Maritime Corporation (Crowley).

The loan will be subject to a maximum borrowing amount of USD 58-60 million per vessel and will be secured by a first lien on Hulls 021-024. The loan will accrue interest at three-month Libor plus 3.0% as defined in the loan agreement.

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APSI, March 7, 2014