MARITRANS INC /DE/
10-Q, 1997-08-13
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                                    FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

(Mark One)

  X    Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
- ----   Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period ended June 30, 1997
                              ---------------

                                       or

       Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
- ----   Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period from                to
                              ----------------  -----------------

Commission File Number  1-9063
                      ----------

                                 MARITRANS INC.
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


DELAWARE                                                   51-0343903
- -------------------------------                        -------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (Identification No.
incorporation or organization)                           I.R.S. Employer)


ONE LOGAN SQUARE, 26TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA                                   19103
- ----------------------------------------                   ----------
(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including
area code                                                (215) 864-1200
                                                         ---------------


                                 Not Applicable
              ----------------------------------------------------
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements
for the past 90 days.

                               Yes    X     No
                                   -------     ------


            Common Stock outstanding as of June 30, 1997: 11,970,616
                                                         ------------
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                                 MARITRANS INC.
                                      INDEX




PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                   PAGE NUMBER
- -------    ---------------------                                   -----------

ITEM 1.    Financial Statements


           Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets..........................1


           Consolidated Statements of Income..............................2


           Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..........................4


           Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements...........5


ITEM 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of
           Financial Condition and Results of Operations..................6


PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION
- --------   -----------------

ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings.............................................12

ITEM 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders...........12

ITEM 5.    Other Information.............................................12

ITEM 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..............................13

Signature................................................................14

Exhibit Index............................................................15
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                          PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                 MARITRANS INC.
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                     ($000)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JUNE 30, 1997                DECEMBER 31, 1996
                                                             -------------                -----------------
                                                              (unaudited)
<S>                                                          <C>                            <C>
ASSETS
- ------

Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                  $ 42,493                       $ 33,174
    Trade accounts receivable                                    13,070                         16,730
    Other accounts receivable                                     3,952                          4,523
    Inventories                                                   3,936                          5,823
    Deferred income tax benefit                                   4,735                          2,234
    Prepaid expenses                                              4,077                          3,014
                                                               --------                       --------
         Total current assets                                    72,263                         65,498

Vessels, terminals and equipment                                278,495                        280,231
    Less accumulated depreciation                               124,172                        117,741
                                                               --------                       --------
         Net vessels, terminals and equipment                   154,323                        162,490

Other                                                             6,861                          7,233
                                                               --------                       --------

         Total assets                                          $233,447                       $235,221
                                                               ========                       ========


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------

Current liabilities:
    Debt due within one year                                   $ 14,535                       $ 10,213
    Trade accounts payable                                        2,053                          3,016
    Accrued interest                                              1,738                          1,748
    Accrued shipyard costs                                        6,679                          5,774
    Accrued wages and benefits                                    3,688                          3,656
    Other accrued liabilities                                     8,441                          9,128
                                                               --------                       --------
         Total current liabilities                               37,134                         33,535

Long-term debt                                                   65,450                         79,123
Deferred shipyard costs                                          10,019                          8,661
Other liabilities                                                 5,718                          5,364
Deferred income taxes                                            29,105                         25,944

Stockholders' equity                                             86,021                         82,594
                                                               --------                       --------

    Total liabilities and stockholders'
         equity                                                $233,447                       $235,221
                                                               ========                       ========
</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes.

                                        1
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                                 MARITRANS INC.
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                   (unaudited)

                        ($000, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 APRIL 1 TO                  APRIL 1 TO
                                                JUNE 30, 1997              JUNE 30, 1996
                                                -------------              -------------
<S>                                             <C>                         <C>     
Revenues                                        $     31,472                $     30,959

Costs and expenses:
    Operation expense                                 16,287                      17,164
    Maintenance expense                                4,182                       5,134
    General and administrative                         2,033                       2,524
    Depreciation and amortization                      4,015                       4,136
                                                ------------                ------------

    Total operating expenses                          26,517                      28,958
                                                ------------                ------------

Operating income                                       4,955                       2,001

Interest expense, net                                 (1,863)                     (2,374)
Other income, net                                      1,909                         713
                                                ------------                ------------

Income before income taxes                             5,001                         340

Income tax provision                                   2,002                         125
                                                ------------                ------------

Net income                                      $      2,999                $        215
                                                ============                ============


Earnings per common share                       $       0.25                $       0.02


Average common shares outstanding                 11,922,381                  11,796,533
                                                ============                ============
</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes.

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                                 MARITRANS INC.
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                   (unaudited)

                        ($000, except per share amounts)




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                JANUARY 1 TO               JANUARY 1 TO
                                                JUNE 30, 1997              JUNE 30, 1996
                                                -------------              -------------
<S>                                             <C>                         <C>         
Revenues                                        $     63,284                $     62,545

Costs and expenses:
    Operation expense                                 32,439                      34,012
    Maintenance expense                                8,547                      10,253
    General and administrative                         4,183                       4,909
    Depreciation and amortization                      7,988                       8,345
                                                ------------                ------------

    Total operating expenses                          53,157                      57,519
                                                ------------                ------------

Operating income                                      10,127                       5,026

Interest expense, net                                 (3,996)                     (4,910)
Other income, net                                      1,920                       1,311
                                                ------------                ------------

Income before income taxes                             8,051                       1,427

Income tax provision                                   3,161                         503
                                                ------------                ------------

Net income                                      $      4,890                $        924
                                                ============                ============



Earnings per common share                       $       0.41                $       0.08


Average common shares outstanding                 11,921,993                  11,711,331
                                                ============                ============
</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes.

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                                 MARITRANS INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
                                   (unaudited)
                                     ($000)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             JANUARY 1 TO           JANUARY 1 TO
                                                             JUNE 30, 1997          JUNE 30, 1996
                                                             -------------          -------------
<S>                                                          <C>                    <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income                                                 $  4,890                $    924

    Adjustments to reconcile net income
     to net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                            7,988                   8,345
         Deferred income tax provision                              660                     (51)
         Stock compensation                                         206                      --
         Changes in receivables, inventories
          and prepaid expenses                                    5,055                   3,452
         Changes in current liabilities
          other than debt                                          (723)                 (2,040)
         Non-current changes, net                                 1,890                   1,550
         (Gain)/loss on sale of equipment                          (835)                     52
                                                               --------                --------

    Total adjustments to net income                              14,241                  11,308
                                                               --------                --------

         Net cash provided by (used in)
          operating activities                                   19,131                  12,232

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Net change in investments held-to-maturity                       --                  (3,448)
    Purchase of vessels, terminals and equipment                 (2,374)                 (2,156)
    Cash proceeds from sale of equipment                          3,582                     101
                                                               --------                --------

         Net cash provided by (used in)
          investing activities                                    1,208                  (5,503)
                                                               --------                --------

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from stock option exercises                            127                      --
    Dividends declared and paid                                  (1,796)                 (1,462)
    Payment of long-term debt                                    (9,351)                 (7,831)
                                                               --------                --------

         Net cash provided by (used in)
          financing activities                                  (11,020)                 (9,293)
                                                               --------                --------

Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash equivalents                                     9,319                  (2,564)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
 period                                                          33,174                  31,033
                                                               --------                --------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                     $ 42,493                $ 28,469
                                                               ========                ========
</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes.

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                                 MARITRANS INC.
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



1.      Basis of Presentation/Organization
        ----------------------------------
        Maritrans Inc. owns Maritrans Operating Partners L.P. ("the Operating
        Partnership"), Maritrans Barge Co. and Maritrans Holdings Inc.
        (collectively, the "Company").  These subsidiaries, directly and
        indirectly, own and operate tugs and barges principally used in the
        transportation of oil and related products,  along the Gulf and Atlantic
        Coasts, and own and operate petroleum storage facilities on the Atlantic
        Coast.

        In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated
        financial statements of Maritrans Inc., which are unaudited (except for
        the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1996, which
        is derived from audited financial statements), include all adjustments
        (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly
        the financial statements of the consolidated entities.

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
        accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
        assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements
        and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
        estimates.

        Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
        Commission, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do
        not include all of the information and notes normally included with
        annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
        accepted accounting principles. It is suggested that these financial
        statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated historical
        financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form
        10-K for the period ended December 31, 1996.


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2.      Earnings per Common Share
        -------------------------
        The potential effect of outstanding stock options on earnings per common
        share is not dilutive.

        In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
        Statement No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", which is required to be adopted
        on December 31, 1997. At that time, the Company will be required to
        change the method currently used to compute earnings per share and to
        restate all prior periods. Under the new requirements for calculating
        primary earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options will be
        excluded. The impact of Statement No. 128 is not expected to be
        material.

3.      Income Taxes
        ------------
        The Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate
        due primarily to state income taxes.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
        FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
        ---------------------------------------------
        This report contains, in addition to historical information, statements
        by the Company with regard to its expectations as to financial results
        and other aspects of its business that involve risks and uncertainties
        and may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
        Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
        include statements regarding the Company's liquidity and capital
        resources, expected dividends, and expected capital expenditures. Such
        statements are based on management's current expectations and are
        subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual
        results to differ materially from those described in the statements.
        Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited
        to, the continuation of federal law restricting United States

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        point-to-point maritime shipping to U.S. vessels (the Jones Act),
        domestic oil consumption - particularly in Florida and the northeastern
        U.S., environmental laws and regulations, oil companies' operating and
        sourcing decisions, competition, labor and training costs, liability
        insurance costs, and those described under "Item 1. BUSINESS" in the
        Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
        1996.

        Liquidity and Capital Resources
        -------------------------------
        For the six months ended June 30, 1997, funds provided by operating
        activities were sufficient to fully meet debt service obligations and
        loan agreement restrictions, and fund investment activities. In
        addition, the Company paid quarterly dividends of $ 0.075 per share,
        totalling dividends of $0.15 per share during the six months ended June
        30, 1997.

        Management believes that in 1997 funds provided by operating activities,
        augmented by financing and investing transactions, will be sufficient to
        provide the funds necessary for operations, anticipated capital
        expenditures, lease payments, required debt repayments and anticipated
        common stock repurchases. Dividends are expected to be paid quarterly
        during the remainder of 1997.

        On July 25, 1997 Maritrans announced plans to acquire certain marine
        assets from subsidiaries of Sun Company, Inc. (Sun) for approximately
        $30 million. In the transaction Maritrans will purchase two petroleum
        tankers and two tug and barge units. One tanker and the two tug and
        barge units will remain in Sun's service for at least the first year
        after closing, and the remaining tanker is expected to remain on charter
        to the Military Sealift Command. Maritrans expects to fund this
        acquisition with a combination of its cash and mortgage financing. The
        Company expects to finalize the transaction in the third and fourth
        quarters of 1997.

        Additionally, management believes capital expenditures in 1997 for
        improvements to its existing fleet of vessels and marine terminals

                                        7
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        will be approximately $3 million compared to $3 million in 1996.
        However, the Company will continue to evaluate additional potential
        investments consistent with its long-term strategic interests, and the
        potential sources of funds for those potential investments.

        Liquidity and Capital Indicators
        --------------------------------
        As of June 30, 1997:
        Ratio of current assets to current liabilities           1.95:1
        Working capital (in thousands)                          $35,129
        Ratio of total debt to the sum of total debt
          and stockholders' equity                                  .48

        Working Capital Position
        ------------------------
        Working capital increased by $3.2 million from December 31, 1996 to June
        30, 1997. This increase was due to cash generated by operating
        activities, equipment sales, and an increase in the current portion of
        deferred income tax benefit, offset by the purchase of marine vessels
        and equipment, dividend payments and the repayment of long-term debt.
        Current liabilities primarily increased due to an increase in debt due
        within one year and accrued shipyard costs. The current ratio of current
        assets to current liabilities of 1.95:1 was the same at December 31,
        1996 and June 30, 1997.

        Debt Obligations and Borrowing Facility
        ---------------------------------------
        At June 30, 1997, the Company had $80.0 million in total outstanding
        debt, secured by mortgages on substantially all of the fixed assets of
        the subsidiaries of the Company. The current portion of this debt at
        June 30, 1997 is $14.5 million. The Company has a $10 million working
        capital facility, secured by its receivables and inventories. There were
        no borrowings against this facility for the six months ended June 30,
        1997.



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        RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
        ---------------------
        Three Month Comparison
        ----------------------
        Revenues
        --------
        Revenues of $31.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 1997,
        increased by $0.5 million, or 1.6%, from revenues of $31.0 million for
        the three months ended June 30, 1996. Barrels of cargo transported
        increased by 6 million, from 53 million for the three months ended June
        30, 1996 to 59 million for the three months ended June 30, 1997. While
        owned vessel capacity declined between the comparable periods, total
        barrels increased primarily due to additional barrels being transported
        in Maritrans' shorter-haul trades, particularly lightering, lowering the
        computed average revenue per barrel. Revenue from sources other than
        marine transportation decreased from 3.5% of total revenue, for the
        three months ended June 30, 1996 to 3.4% for the three months ended June
        30, 1997.

        Results
        -------
        Operating expenses of $26.5 million for the three months ended June 30,
        1997, decreased by $2.5 million, or 8.6%, from operating expenses of
        $29.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 1996. The decrease in
        operating expenses resulted primarily from reductions in owned capacity
        which Maritrans considered excess to its long-term needs (due to the
        equipment's size and operating characteristics). Additionally, lower
        general administrative expenses resulted from a decrease in professional
        fees related to consulting for new business opportunities that had been
        incurred in the comparable period in 1996.

        Other income in the three months ended June 30, 1997 increased $1.2
        million from other income for the three months ended June 30, 1996 due
        primarily to gains on the sale of fixed assets.

        Net income of $3.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 increased
        by $2.8 million from $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 as
        the result of the aforementioned decrease in operating expenses,
        increase in other revenue and increase in revenue.

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        Six Month Comparison
        --------------------
        Revenues
        --------
        Revenues of $63.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997
        increased $0.8 million, or 1.3% from revenues of $62.5 million for the
        six months ended June 30, 1996. Barrels of cargo transported increased
        by 7 million, from 108 million at June 30, 1996 to 115 million at June
        30, 1997. As noted in the three month comparison, most of the revenue
        and volume increase occurred in the second quarter, resulting from
        additional barrels transported in the Company's shorter-haul trades,
        particularly lightering, which lowers the computed average revenue per
        barrel. Revenue from sources other than marine transportation decreased
        from 3.5% of total revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 1996, to
        3.1% for the six months ended June 30, 1997.

        Results
        -------
        Operating expenses of $53.2 million for the six months ended June 30,
        1997 decreased by $4.3 million, or 7.5% from operating expenses of $57.5
        million for the six months ended June 30, 1996. Consistent with the
        explanation for the three month period discussed above, this decrease is
        primarily due to the aforementioned decreases in owned capacity which
        Maritrans considered excess to its long-term business needs.
        Additionally, lower general and administrative expenses resulted from a
        decrease in professional fees related to consulting for new business
        opportunities that had been incurred in the comparable period in 1996,
        particularly in the second quarter of 1996.

        Other income for the six months ended June 30, 1997 of $1.9 million
        increased $0.6 million from $1.3 million for the six months ended June
        30, 1996 primarily from net gains on the sale of fixed assets.

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        Net income of $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997,
        increased $4.0 million from $0.9 million for the six months ended
        June 30, 1996. The increase is the result of a decrease in operating
        expenses, increase in other income and the increase in revenue.

        Competitive pressures in the markets served by Maritrans will continue
        to be intense, and management believes that margins in the second half
        of the year may not equal those earned in the first six months of 1997.















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                           Part II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.         Legal Proceedings
                -----------------
                None.

ITEM 4.         Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
                ---------------------------------------------------

                The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
                Registrant on May 7, 1997 to vote upon the election of two
                directors, Mr. Stephen Van Dyck and Dr. Robert E. Boni, to serve
                for three year terms. At the time of the meeting, 11,971,881
                shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding and entitled
                to vote on the aforementioned matter. At the meeting, 10,058,117
                shares voted in favor of the election of Mr. Van Dyck, and
                668,027 shares abstained (including broker non-votes) and
                10,058,131 shares voted in favor of the election of Dr. Boni,
                and 668,013 shares abstained (including broker non-votes).
                Messrs. Lichtenstein, Dorman and Schless will continue to serve
                their unexpired terms as directors of the Company.

                Also at this meeting, the stockholders voted on an amendment to
                the Company's Equity Compensation Plan. At the meeting,
                8,584,989 shares voted in favor of the amendment, 2,040,101
                against the amendment, and 101,054 abstained.

ITEM 5.         Other Information
                -----------------
                On July 25, 1997 Maritrans announced plans to acquire certain
                marine assets from subsidiaries of Sun Company, Inc. (Sun) for
                approximately $30 million. In the transaction Maritrans will
                purchase two petroleum tankers and two tug and barge units. One
                tanker and the two tug and barge units will remain in Sun's
                service for at least the first year after closing, and the
                remaining tanker is expected to remain on charter to the
                Military Sealift Command. The Company expects to finalize the
                transaction in the third and fourth quarters of 1997.


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ITEM 6.         Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
                --------------------------------
(a)             Exhibits
                No. 11 - Computation of Earnings Per Common Share.
                No. 27 - Financial Data Schedule.
                No. 99 - Press Release dated July 25, 1997.

(b)             Reports on Form 8-K
                (1) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended
                June 30, 1997.












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                                    SIGNATURE





Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                 MARITRANS INC.
                                  (Registrant)




By:  /s/ H. William Brown                        Dated:  August 8, 1997
   ------------------------------
         H. William Brown
     Chief Financial Officer
   (Principal Financial Officer)







By: /s/ Walter T. Bromfield                      Dated:  August 8, 1997
   -------------------------------
        Walter T. Bromfield
           Controller
   (Principal Accounting Officer)

 


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit                                                    Page Number
- -------                                                    -----------

11        Computation of Earnings Per Common Share            16

27        Financial Data Schedule                             --

99        Press Release dated July 25, 1997                   18














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                                   EXHIBIT 11

                                 MARITRANS INC.
                    COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
                             QUARTER ENDED June 30*

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       1997               1996
                                                                       ----               ----
<S>                                                                 <C>                <C>
Primary:

     Income:

         Net income                                                 $ 2,999,000        $   215,000
                                                                    ===========        ===========

     Shares:

         Weighted average number of
           common shares outstanding                                 11,922,381         11,796,533
                                                                    ===========        ===========


Primary earnings per common share                                   $     .2515        $     .0182
                                                                    ===========        ===========


Assuming full dilution:

     Income:

         Net income                                                 $  2,999,000       $   215,000
                                                                    ============       ===========

     Shares:

         Weighted average number of
           common shares outstanding                                  11,922,381        11,796,533


         Assuming exercise of options reduced by the number of
           shares which could have been purchased with the
           proceeds from the exercise of such options                    182,685           132,912
                                                                    ------------       -----------

         Weighted average number of common
           shares outstanding as adjusted                             12,105,066        11,929,445
                                                                    ============       ===========



Fully diluted earnings per common share                             $      .2477**     $     .0180**
                                                                    ============       ===========
</TABLE>

*  See notes 1 and 2 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial
   statements.

** This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item
   601(b)(11) although not required by footnote 2 to paragraph 14 of APB Opinion
   No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%.



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                                   EXHIBIT 11

                                 MARITRANS INC.
                    COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
                            SIX MONTHS ENDED June 30*

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        1997                   1996
                                                                        ----                   ----
<S>                                                                  <C>                    <C>
Primary:

     Income:

         Net income                                                  $ 4,890,000            $   924,000
                                                                     ===========            ===========

     Shares:

         Weighted average number of
           common shares outstanding                                  11,921,993             11,711,331
                                                                     ===========            ===========


Primary earnings per common share                                    $     .4102            $     .0789
                                                                     ===========            ===========


Assuming full dilution:

     Income:

         Net income                                                  $ 4,890,000            $   924,000
                                                                     ===========            ===========

     Shares:

         Weighted average number of
           common shares outstanding                                  11,921,993             11,711,331


         Assuming exercise of options reduced by the number
           of shares which could have been purchased with
           the proceeds from the exercise of such options                182,685                132,912
                                                                     -----------            -----------

         Weighted average number of common
           shares outstanding as adjusted                             12,104,678             11,844,243
                                                                     ===========            ===========



Fully diluted earnings per common share                              $     .4040**          $     .0780**
                                                                     ===========            ===========
</TABLE>

*  See notes 1 and 2 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial
   statements.

** This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item
   601(b)(11) although not required by footnote 2 to paragraph 14 of APB Opinion
   No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%.



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                                   Exhibit 99



                                                                  NEWS RELEASE

         One Logan Square
         Philadelphia, PA  19103
         (215) 864-1200
         (800) 523-4511

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Janice Smallacombe (215) 864-1253



                            MARITRANS INC. ANNOUNCES
                            ------------------------
                   PURCHASE OF SUN COMPANY INC'S MARINE ASSETS
                   -------------------------------------------

         PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 25, 1997) -- Stephen A. Van Dyck, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Maritrans Inc. (NYSE symbol TUG) announced today that
Maritrans has signed agreements to purchase the remaining marine assets of Sun
Transport Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $30 million.

         Maritrans has agreed to acquire six vessels in the transaction.
The vessels are:

o        The MT New York Sun which is a 34,000 dwt. petroleum tanker currently
         on charter to the Military Sealift Command.

o        The MT Philadelphia Sun, the sister ship of the New York Sun, which
         will continue to be employed by Sun Company in its lube oil trade.

o        Two tug and barge units, the Puerto Rico Sun/Borinquen Sun and the
         Seminole Sun/Caribe Sun, which will remain in service to Sun's Puerto
         Rico operations.

Maritrans plans make offers of employment to the Sun's current crews and
selected support personnel.

                                     more...





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MARITRANS ACQUIRES SUN MARINE ASSETS (continued)

         Van Dyck commented, "We are extremely pleased with this logical
expansion of our fleet and service capability. We expect these acquisitions will
contribute positively to our net income and cash flow both in the short and long
term. All of these vessels will contribute additional contracted revenue." He
added, " Sun is an important customer and we are pleased to be their choice for
service in these markets."

         Maritrans also owns and operates a fleet of tugboats and oceangoing
petroleum tank barges along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, and owns and operates
oil storage terminals on the Atlantic Coast. The common stock of Maritrans Inc.
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TUG."





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