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SOUNDINGS A HARLEY MARINE SERVICES PUBLICATION APRIL 2015

Tug Naming Ceremony Honors A Remarkable Woman By Marcus Babani

On Thursday, March 26th, Harley Marine Services hosted a naming ceremony at World Headquarters to welcome their new-

est vessel into a growing fleet of ship handling tugs, the MICHELLE SLOAN. The MICHELLE SLOAN is one of two sister

tugs, the other being the LELA FRANCO, which is due for delivery in the summer.

The stage was set on a sunny day in Seattle to reveal the MICHELLE SLOAN to over 300 people in attendance. The emo-

tion in the air was palpable as the powerful new tug made her way down an assembled aisle of her fellow fleet members.

MICHELLE SLOAN boasts the most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced equipment than any other tug

on the West Coast. Tier III CAT engines and John Deere generators power this tug as well as her sister, LELA FRANCO.

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Guests gather near the aquatic tank in the atrium at Harley Marine’s WHQ.

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These strong power plants will reduce NOx and particulate matter by seventy-four percent compared to Tier II equipment.

On the bow sits a powerful Markey ship handling winch, with another sound Markey winch on the stern for barge handling.

MICHELLE SLOAN is strong and versatile with a length of 80’, a beam of 36’ and a depth of 16’-8”. She is a proud dis-

play of technology and ingenuity for the safety of the crew and for the environment.

The stout assist tug stood at attention before the crowd, as they celebrated the memory of the woman for whom the name-

sake tug was christened.

Michelle Sloan is celebrated for her courage,

strength and dedication to others, in spite of her

own struggles. On November 21, 2014, Michelle

lost her 12-year battle with breast cancer.

Throughout her long battle, she was supported by

her friends and family, including her husband Marc

and their two sons, Josh and Jordan.

Michelle was remarkably generous, and possessed

a flair and joy for gathering people together. Even

in her passing, she brought everyone together at

Harley Marine’s World Headquarters for a beauti-

ful day filled with warmth and joy, remembering

the impact Michelle had on her family, friends and

community.

The MICHELLE SLOAN will continue to spread the

vivacious spirit of her eponym while “bringing beauty,

style, power and grace to Los Angeles and Long Beach

Harbors”.

Above: Lela Franco greets guests arriving at the ceremony.

Left: Guests enjoy the outdoor patio. The weather in Seattle was unseasonably warm the day of the naming ceremony.



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The EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL Make A Splash In

Seattle By Marcus Babani

On Wednesday, March 25th, two of the newest members to the Harley

Marine fleet, the EMERY ZIDELL and the DR. ROBERT BEALL

made a rare visit to Harley Marine World Headquarters.

The two vessels combined make up Harley Marine’s first articulated

tug and barge unit (ATB). The presence of the ATB alongside the port

offered a perfect opportunity to christen the tug EMERY ZIDELL and

celebrate the man whose name adorns her hull.

Emery Zidell, Founder of Zidell Marine Corporation, was a compas-

sionate and philanthropic man whose friendship and generosity made a

lasting impact on multiple charities and among his family and friends.

Harley Marine is honored to name this vessel after such a dedicated

individual, who contributed so much to his community.

The EMERY ZIDELL is a 4,070 horsepower twin-screw tug, with a length of 116’, a beam of 36’ and a depth of 16.9’. The

DR. ROBERT J. BEALL has an 83,800 bbls capacity at 95%, with a length of 422’, a beam of 76’ 8” and a depth of 27’.

As light rain fell from the sky, the EMERY ZIDELL proudly stood before the Seattle skyline with the Zidell Family onboard.

Harley Franco, founder and CEO of Harley Marine, spoke before the ceremony, reminiscing of a dear friend, role model and

early supporter of Harley Marine.

Harley Marine wishes the vessels EMERY ZIDELL and the DR. ROBERT J. BEALL, and their crews, safe travels on the

open sea.

Photo courtesy of Ravi Sekhon



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Harley Marine Awarded For Environmental Stewardship

By Victoria Hall-Clinton, HSQE Coordinator

Harley Marine Services is proud to announce that the Port of Tacoma has awarded the

2015 Summit Award in Environmental Stewardship to our company. Each year, the port

recognizes outstanding contributions to port business as well as the community.

The Environmental Stewardship Award was presented in recognition of Harley Marine’s

progressive environmental awareness, as they continue to promote sustainability in

Pierce County, and throughout the US. In addition, Harley Marine honors biodiversity

and the interconnected nature of industry, people, wildlife and natural systems. The Port

of Tacoma is committed to doing business in a way that engages the community, protects

the environment and demonstrates social and economic responsibility.

Harley Marine focuses on using the newest and most environmentally friendly engines

available in the maritime industry. HMS replaced or upgraded many of its vessels’ en-

gines which has greatly reduced nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions. HMS

also installs shore power when possible, and implements company-wide recycling initia-

tives which includes recycling waste oil and bilge water, in addition to plastic, alumi-

num, glass, paper and composting.

Award recipients were chosen by a panel of community and business leaders led by a

Port Commissioner, and HMS was marked as a top performing organization.

Thank you all for your dedication in being recognized again as the greenest company in the industry! Go Green with Harley

Marine!

On March 19th, shoreside employees at Harley Marine WHQ were granted the op-portunity to board the company’s newest barge, the DR. ROBERT J. BEALL, to learn more about the barge’s operating system. Senior Director of Petroleum Barge Operations, Keith Barnes, and Barge Manager, Matt Hammond, were both on deck to explain, in detail, the inner workings of the barge, which is part of Harley Marine’s first articulated tug and barge unit (ATB). The ATB unit’s tug is the EMERY ZIDELL.

Also onboard was OTB Portland Operations Manager, Bryon Fletcher. Bryon explained the process of the inert gas operating system and discussed the im-portance of the mechanism to the ATB unit. This was a valuable educational experience for many administra-tive employees, to learn the other side of Harley Marine’s marine operations.



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Tim Picou - Harley Marine Gulf

-Proper Handling and Safety Procedures for Batteries-

Lead acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive, and sulfuric acid that can cause severe burns. To

help avoid danger and severe injury, follow these precautions when handling or working with a lead-acid battery.

Wear approved safety glasses or goggles and/or face shield.

Wear proper clothing to protect your face, hands and body.

Make sure work area is well-ventilated.

Never lean over battery while boosting, testing or charging.

Keep away from cigarettes, flames, sparks and other ignition sources; they could cause the battery to catch fire or ex-

plode.

Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connections without proper instructions and training.

Exercise caution when working with metallic tools or conductors to prevent short circuits and sparks (i.e., touching

wrench from post to post by accident).

Keep vent caps tight.

Should you have direct contact with the battery fluids, flush the area with water and call a physician immediately.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Incentive Program

Want to Earn More Points?

Safety Corner

Create Monthly Safety Tips, limit 2 per month 2 Points each

Winning Monthly Tips 25 Points each

Submit Monthly Safety Articles, limit 1 per month 10 Points each

Winning Monthly Articles 50 Points each

Near Miss Reports 5 Points each

Write and Submit Job Safety Analysis, limit 2 per week 5 Points

Weekly Safety Meetings

Lead Safety Topic Discussion 5 Points

Participate in meeting 2 Points

Accidents and Injuries

No Recordable Lost Time Personal Injury 5 Points (Quarterly)

No Allisions or Collisions 5 Points (Quarterly)

No Oil Spills to Deck or Water 5 Points (Quarterly)

Safety Tip

Marc Douville - Starlight Marine Services

-Needle Scaling-

When needle scaling, the needles in the

scaler become dull and flat on the end.

In order to make them more efficient,

you can take the needles out of the gun

and sharpen them on a bench grinder.

This increases the pounds per square

inch at the point of the needle without

increasing air pressure. This is why

chipping hammers are pointed, rather

than flat.

The needles are a consumable item and

are relatively easy to replace.

A simple modification like this can save

a lot of labor hours.



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Small acts multiplied by many people can transform the world!

Earth Day Is April 22nd!

Go ‘car-free’ on weekends, use the bus and bike!

Start composting at your house.

Make an effort to carpool or bike to work one day a week.

Turn off your computer at the end of the day - sleep mode uses energy.

Support green businesses, eat local organic food.

Start buying rechargeable batteries.

Start a garden and grow fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs!

Buy reusable water bottles, lunch bags and grocery bags.

Don’t heat an empty house, turn down the thermostat to 68 degrees when you are

away.

Conserve water; take 5 minute showers - 50% of all household water usage is wast-

ed!

Go chemical free! Purchase natural beauty products and detergent.

Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot.

Take old newspapers to animal shelters to be used as potty pads or take magazines to

a local doctor’s office to recycle in the waiting room.

Do you need to print that email? Can it be printed double sided?

Celebrate Earth day at Harley Marine by making a pledge to make

one more ‘green’ change in your lifestyle.



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April Birthdays!

Harley Marine Gulf James Thomas 4/2

Gary Bush 4/4

Mark Mier 4/11

Jimijoe Fomby 4/14

Caleb Mettlen 4/17

Zachary Pemberton 4/25

Darris Jefferson 4/28

Harley Marine Services Donald Cairney 4/6

Victoria Knight 4/6

Matthew Godden 4/7

Terry Kelly 4/7

Deborah Franco 4/9

Sally Halfon 4/10

Wir Smith 4/24

Stephanie Gullickson 4/26

Alison Newquist 4/27

Bobbie Garneau 4/28

Millennium Maritime Neal Salamunovich 4/7

Pat Lopez 4/9

Olympic Tug & Barge

Daniel Johnson 4/5

Zachary Anderson 4/7

Paul Thompson 4/9

Jayson Gould 4/11

Tyler Lucas 4/11

Kurtis Kester 4/14

Derrick Hobbs 4/15

Christopher Miller 4/15

Maxwell Powell 4/20

James Chierichetti 4/22

Randall Reinders 4/29

Dustin Van Duin 4/29

Pacific Coast Maritime Eric Carsen 4/9

Ben Latham 4/10

Robert Johnston 4/18

Andrew Iszler 4/28

Starlight Marine Services Loren Anderson 4/5

Jacob Laprade 4/6

David Cadiz 4/17

Jonathan Maciel 4/23

Michael Maclachlan 4/29

Westoil Marine Services Brian Vartan 4/7

Payroll Calendar Pay-period ending: 3/31/15

Pay-date: 4/7/15

Pay-period ending: 4/15/15 (Pay-date: 4/22/15)

Employee Deadlines:

Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 4/9/15

Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or

4/15/15

Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by the

payroll department by 10AM PST on 4/16/15, will be included on the 5/7/15

paycheck.

Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.

If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.

Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:

Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily

Approve PAF’s: Daily (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 4/16/15 10AM PST)

Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by 5PM

PST on 4/16/15

Pay-period ending: 4/30/15 (Pay-date: 5/7/15)

Employee Deadlines:

Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 4/24/15

Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or

4/30/15

Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by the

payroll department by 10AM PST on 5/01/15, will be included on the 5/22/15

paycheck.

Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.

If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.

Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:

Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily

Approve PAF’s: Daily (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 5/1/15 10AM PST)

Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by 5PM

PST on 5/1/15



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Retirement Planning – Financial Advisors

Finding your way to the retirement lifestyle you want may feel like working your way

through a maze. Without a guide, it’s hard to see if you’re heading in the right direc-

tion.

Don’t wait until you’ve reached a dead end to ask for help. Your plan’s investment

advisor at Kibble & Prentice is available to offer guidance or give you a second opinion

on any financial decisions you’re considering. It’s also a good idea, whenever you’re

facing life changes that might call for a re-evaluation of your investment strategy, to

contact an advisor.

To make the most of your time with your financial professional, first write down the

questions you’d like to ask or the specific areas in which you need help. You might

also want to gather your latest retirement plan account statement and any other perti-

nent financial information. Some of the more common questions when planning for

retirement are:

Am I saving enough?

Are my investment choices diversified?

How can I reduce the risk of losing money?

What happens to my account if I leave my job?

If you have questions or need guidance regarding your investment options, you can

contact a plan investment advisor with Kibble & Prentice at 888-438-4015.

Model Portfolios

As a reminder, model Portfolios are comprised of an allocation of specific mutual

funds from within your retirement plan. These models provide the benefit of having a

diversified portfolio, and are rebalanced twice a year to maintain its investment objec-

tive.

Determining which portfolio is right for you depends on your time horizon (how long

you have until retirement) and your risk tolerance (how much risk you are willing to

take with your savings). The five model portfolios are:

Conservative

Moderately Conservative

Moderate

Moderately Aggressive

Aggressive

As always, if you have questions or need guidance regarding your investment options,

please contact a plan advisor at Kibble & Prentice.

Administrative Questions

If you have questions regarding your quarterly statement, par-ticipant website, or plan provi-sions, please contact your plan administrator:

Moran Knobel

www.moranknobel.com 1-425-451-9389 1-800-451-9389

Investment Questions

If you have questions or need guidance with the fund options in your retirement plan, please contact a plan investment advi-sor:

Kibble & Prentice 888-GET-401K 888-438-4015

Plan Eligibility You are eligible to enter your retirement plan if you are a non-union employee, age 18 or older, and have completed 3 months of service.

Note: Union members (except employees of Starlight Marine Services and Harley Marine New York), non-resident aliens and ferry workers of Pacific Coast Maritime, Inc. are ex-cluded from the company 401(k) plan

These materials are produced by Kibble & Prentice/USI Insurance Services for educational purposes only. Certain information contained in these materials is considered proprietary information created by Kibble & Prentice/USI.

Such information shall not be used in any way, directly or indirectly, detrimental to Kibble & Prentice/USI and/or their affiliates. Neither Kibble & Prentice/USI nor any of its respective representatives or advisors has made or

makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of these materials. Neither Kibble & Prentice/USI nor their respective representatives or advisors shall have any liability resulting

from the use of these Materials or any errors or omission therein. These materials provide general information for the use of our clients, potential clients, or that of our clients’ legal and tax advisors. Copyright © 2012 Kibble &

Prentice Holding Company, Proprietary & Confidential, All Rights Reserved.



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Information drawn from Aetna Wellness Account Consultant: Carol Frieberg and Dr. Ann Kulze, M.D.

Decreasing The Effects Of

Chronic Sitting

Throughout a normal workday, a sitting position is a common pos-ture in many occupations. While sitting at work is necessary for many of us while on-the-job, it is important to remember to stand up regularly to maintain proper posture and muscle and bone health. At Harley Marine’s WHQ, the desks are adjustable and can be raised or lowered, so employees may work in either a standing or seated position. Standing up more often has also shown to increase productivity. Furthermore, standing creates a sense of urgency, causing people to be more focused on the completion of daily tasks. By following the tips below you can maintain a higher energy level, stay healthy and be a more productive individual!

Tips to Avoid Prolonged Sitting

Drink enough water throughout the day so that you will need to get up to use the restroom frequently. This

will not only get you moving but keep you hydrated.

Set a timer on your phone to get up at hourly intervals to walk around the building.

Make all of your phone calls while standing up.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Hold walking meetings when circumstances allow.

Spend your lunch break taking a walk.

Get up and move during commercial breaks.



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Combating Stress in the Maritime Industry

Relaxation Technique

Sit up straight with your eyes closed. Keep your palms flat on your thighs.

After sitting upright and slowly closing your eyes, loosen all the muscles in your body. Start from the neck

muscles and shoulders, and relax slowly. Then, relax other body parts that are still tense.

Begin to explore every part of the body with mind visuali-

zation, from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes.

Recognize areas you would not normally identify as tense,

such your brow line and lower back.

After the whole body feels loose, limp and comfortable,

enjoy the position for a moment and go back to your regu-

lar daily activities!

The unpredictable and demanding work conditions of the maritime industry can expose maritime workers to many stress factors. Adverse weather conditions, noise, high job demands and isolation from family and friends can take a toll on workers. Researchers Nielsen, Bergheim and Eids (2013) found that physical and psychosocial work factors are important to employees’ job satisfaction in the maritime industry. Safety perception, job demands and team cohe-sion were among the strongest factors in job satisfaction. All of these factors can be affected by stress levels. Take safety precautions seriously and let a captain or manager know when something doesn’t look or feel right. Find ways to release tension from job-related demands by unwinding during leisure time with healthy, relaxing activities. Uncontrolled stress can lead to fatigue and any amount of employee stress can affect an organization as a whole. Recognizing signs of stress in yourself, crew and team members can prevent injuries, accidents and mental grief. Remember to exercise frequently, maintain solid sleep patterns and take advantage of relaxation techniques!



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For many people in this day and age, stress is unavoidable. Trying to

maintain a balance between job duties, relationships, kids, finances, caring

for aging parents and so on, can be a struggle even on the best of days.

The physical and emotional demands that accompany our daily lives and

routines can be exhausting. And over time, that chronic stress can have

serious consequences on our health.

There are many health conditions that are associated with long term stress.

When the body identifies that we are under any kind of stress (real or per-

ceived), the hypothalamus gland signals the adrenal glands to begin pump-

ing out high levels of cortisol. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in

the body and has the role of regulating blood sugar, maintaining proper immune system functioning, metabolizing fats, pro-

teins and carbohydrates, as well as acting as a powerful anti-inflammatory hormone.

On the flip side, though, having too much cortisol in your system can cause

a host of problems. As cortisol triggers the “fight or flight” response in our

bodies – which is helpful if you need to swerve to miss another car or act

fast to move your child away from a boiling pot – having levels that are too

high for too long can decrease cortisol’s positive effects and predispose us

to health conditions that are less than ideal.

Fortunately, there are many ways to alleviate stress, thus reducing its

harmful effects on the body. Exercise is a great way to relieve tension and

increase cardiovascular health. And you don’t necessarily have to do high

intensity aerobics or Herculean iron-pumping sessions (though, you can if

you prefer!). In fact, studies have shown that higher intensity workouts

actually increase serum levels of cortisol, while lower impact exercises can

decrease cortisol.

By recognizing the warning signs of stress and taking steps to reduce its impact on your body, you can be more in control of

your health and enjoy a less stressful life!

Sources: http://scdlifestyle.com/; www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Overcoming the Effects of Stress By Heather Holmes, Hospitality Administrator

Below are some of the conditions

associated with high cortisol:

Anxiety

Depression

Digestive problems

Heart disease

Sleep problems

Weight gain

Memory and concentration impairment

Here are some other ways to reduce stress: Deep breathing Yoga Take time for yourself Listen to music Laugh and spend time with friends Massage Participating in activities you enjoy Meditate Keep a journal to write out your thoughts

http://scdlifestyle.com/



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Why Soak & Sprout Nuts, Grains, or Seeds? By Danielle Peterson, Executive Assistant

The process of soaking and sprouting nuts, grains, beans and seeds before consuming them enables your body to digest them

properly, while still accessing their full nutritional profile. By soaking these foods, you eliminate the nutritional inhibitors,

toxic substances and anti-nutrients found in them. Some such inhibitors are phytates (phytic acid), a substance that reduces

absorption of minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium, as well as polyphenols (tannins) and goitrogens.

Sprouting nuts, grains, beans and seeds also eliminates the anti-nutrients. Anti-nutrients are naturally occurring compounds

that are found in plant seeds that interfere with the body’s ability to digest the vitamins and minerals within the plants.

According to a recent medical review, when comparing sprouted seeds (in this case sprouted grains), to un-sprouted grain

seeds, the un-sprouted grains had “lower protein content, deficiency of certain essential amino acids, lower protein and starch

availabilities, and the presence of certain anti-nutrients.”

Taking a few extra steps when preparing these foods can mean the difference between whether or not your body absorbs all

the beneficial nutrients they have to offer.

Sources: http://draxe.com/sprout/; http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/the-benefits-of-soaking-nuts-and-seeds

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr. 20 min.

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F.

Cut squash in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash halves cut side up in heavy roasting pan. Brush squash with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until fork pierces flesh of the squash easily. If squash seems to be drying out while baking, brush with an additional table-spoon of olive oil. Remove squash from oven; cool just enough to handle, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using fork, scrape flesh from squash into "noodles" onto serving platter. If some of the strands clump or gather together, simp-ly separate using your hands. In 10 to 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes longer. During last minute of cooking, stir in thyme. Set aside. Heat marinara sauce on stovetop. Ladle sauce over spaghetti squash. Top with mushrooms and a generous amount of grated par-mesan cheese.

Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and Marinara

Battered Apple Cinnamon Rings

Directions: Sift dry ingredients. Add milk and egg, beat well. Peel and core apples. Slice into 1/4 inch rings. Dip rings in batter and fry in 1/2 inch of hot shortening until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mix-ture. If you do not have an apple corer, thinly slice the apple and follow the same steps!

Ingredients:

1 cup flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp. sugar .5 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 4 large apples Sugar and Cinnamon

Ingredients:

1 Spaghetti Squash Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups sliced crimini or white mushrooms 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 4 cups of your favorite marinara pasta sauce Grated parmesan cheese



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Thumbs Up!

Millennium Maritime and Westoil Marine Services would like to congrat-ulate Jesse Houghton on his new promotion to the SoCal Assistant Port Engineer. Jesse has worked for HMS for the past five years as a Fabricator/Mechanic. His contributions in support of the SoCal Fleet and OTB off-shore tugs and barges have been very instrumental in keeping the assets operational and in-house without the need of using outside resources. We are very excited to have Jesse in his new role, and we are confident that his knowledge and contributions will continue to make him a huge asset to the SoCal Team. -Michael Castagnola, MMI Port Engineer

I would like to give a ‘thumbs up’ to Steve Carlton from OTB for a great job of piloting the 65 Roses in to the Mare Island Dry Dock and the Z-3

crew, Captain Jason Lorenz and Engineer Jack Matievich, for the assist in helping the 65 Roses into the dry dock. -Dan Morrison, SMS Port Captain

I would like to pass on my appreciation to the crews of the Millennium Dawn and Dale Frank, Jr. The crew members from both assets have been working very hard on painting and maintaining both the tug and barge. Both units are looking fantastic. It is very evident that the crews have been making fantastic use of their downtime between transfers. It is also very nice to see the crews taking pride in the appearance of their equipment. Their actions and hard work are very noticeable and very much appreciated. Keep up the great work guys, and thank you again for all your hard work! -Kelly Moore, HMS Manager Petrole-um Barge Operations

March New Hires

Harley Marine Gulf

Bryan Kuhrt - Mate Tankerman

Tyler Anderson - Deckhand

James Light - Port Mechanic

Jessie Phillips - Deckhand

Joseph Simmons - Deckhand

Harley Marine New York

Kenneth Peterson - Operations Manager


Jennifer Goode - HR Assistant

Millennium Maritime

Arianna Erceg - Office Assistant

Olympic Tug & Barge

Donald Watters - Engineer

Tim Quigg Photo courtesy of Michael Ball



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Harley Marine Gulf Clint Reed 3 yrs Raul Gomez, Jr. 3 yrs Hannah Hill 3 yrs Darryl Calhoun 2 yrs Gregory Howell 2 yrs David Patterson 2 yrs Richard Payne 1 yrs Jimijoe Fomby 1 yrs Brandon Jones 1 yrs Antonio Vuittonet 1 yrs George Stone 1 yrs Harley Marine NY Marco Velez 8 yrs Jess Canterbury 8 yrs Miguel Ortiz 6 yrs Alfred LeBlanc 2 yrs Jeffrey Cave 1 yrs Harley Marine Services Keith Barnes 10 yrs Irene Dulay 6 yrs Derick Lillejord 4 yrs Kimberly Cartagena 4 yrs Niamh O’Rourke 1 yrs Millennium Maritime Bob Castagnola 15 yrs Mark Fuette 15 yrs Donald Shundo 15 yrs Michael Golden 15 yrs Mario Meyers 8 yrs David Spanjol 7 yrs Olympic Tug & Barge

Hugh Maffett 16 yrs David Alexander 15 yrs Larry Holland 14 yrs Erik Starheim 10 yrs Bryan Adams 9 yrs Robert Higa 8 yrs Eric Boardman 7 yrs John Stromberg 4 yrs William Flood 3 yrs Kevin Treadwell 3 yrs Don Adler 2 yrs Raymond Scott 2 yrs Tyler Larsen 2 yrs Jakob Baken 1 yrs Joshua Ellestad 1 yrs Matthew Werner 1 yrs Matthew Whisenant 1 yrs Hobart Strickland 1 yrs William Gaynier 1 yrs Brian Larson 1 yrs Andrew Beeler 1 yrs Pacific Coast Maritime James Weimer 15 yrs Robert Johnston 10 yrs Starlight Marine Services Jonathan Willingham 7 yrs Starlight Marine - PNW Roy Dusenbury 1 yrs Chris Wooten 1 yrs

Westoil Marine Services Raul Hernandez 15 yrs Mark Abercrombie 10 yrs Steven Meyers 6 yrs Alan Vojkovich-Bombard 1 yrs

April Employee Anniversaries

On 3/15/15, the ROBERT FRANCO took the air-

craft carrier USS RANGER from the CROSBY

LEADER. The USS RANGER is on its final voy-

age from Bremerton, WA to Brownsville, TX,

where it will be scrapped.

The ROBERT FRANCO took tow of the RANGER

off of Catalina Island and towed to anchorage HB1

just offshore of Huntington Beach, where they laid

on the tow wire. The crew of the ROBERT FRAN-

CO was Josiah Layfield, Kirk Wilson, Ben Oka-

zaki, Ryan Voci, and Michael Zuanich.

Photo courtesy of Josiah Layfield



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Please Join In Welcoming…

Chris Byrum and Kara Cormier are the

proud parents of a healthy baby boy!

Baby Byrum was born on 3/31/15, weigh-

ing in at 9 lbs 11oz and measuring 21 inch-

es!

Chris is the Port Engineer at Harley Ma-

rine Gulf in Channelview, TX.

Congratulations!

Left: A sunset view of the Tug

MAVERICK alongside a CMA/

CGM cargo ship.

Below: Tug ST. ANDREWS and

barge STODDARD SEA, transit-

ing into the East River on the way

to a job.

Photo courtesy of Michael Ball

Photo courtesy of Kelly Moore



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March Employees Of The Month

Dan Johnson - Olympic Tug & Barge

Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Dan Johnson as the March Em-ployee of the Month. Dan was hired for OTB Portland in June 2011, where his motivation and productivity primed him to become a valuable PIC. Dan then transferred to OTB-Seattle in June 2014, where he continues to do work above and beyond. Recently, Dan transitioned to clean products on the Southeast Alaska run, where he continues to expand his knowledge with a great attitude. Dan is always ea-ger, busy and takes great pride in making sure things are in great condition. Way to lead by example Dan!!!

Tully McConnell - Pacific Coast Maritime

Pacific Coast Maritime would like to recognize Tully McConnell as the March Employee of the Month. Tully is a pleasure to have aboard, always smiling and willing to help others. He continues to cross-train fellow employees and works diligently to increase his knowledge and become a better sailor. Tully is in the mentoring program as a mentee as well as a mentor, passing on things he has learned and developing skills he learns from others. We would like to acknowledge his dedication and devotion to Harley Marine and give him BIG thanks for going above and beyond every day and doing so with a positive attitude.

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