Sealift Inc., a 41-year-old Oyster Bay shipping company, has been awarded an $11.9 million option under a previously awarded contract to transport and preposition cargo for the U.S. Army, according to the Department of Defense.

The U.S.-flagged vessel chartered under the contract may carry cargo that includes explosives, ammunition and vehicles. The contract is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2017.

The contract was signed with the Navy’s Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sealift operates a fleet of oceangoing ships and all operations are handled through its Oyster Bay office, according to the company website.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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