ARC Freedom Expands U.S.-Flag Fleet With New Sealift Capacity

American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier Group has added the ARC Freedom to its U.S.-flag fleet, bringing another large vehicle carrier into the Maritime Security Program as the United States looks to strengthen its commercial sealift capacity.

The 2011-built ARC Freedom (IMO 9505041), formerly the Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel Figaro, is a Large Car and Truck Carrier capable of carrying nearly 8,000 car-equivalent units across 13 vehicle decks. Five of the decks are hoistable, allowing the ship to handle a mix of automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment and project cargo.

The vessel has been reflagged to the United States and will operate under the Maritime Security Program, the federal