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As you all are aware, we have kicked off our 2016 Safety CultureImprovement Initiative (SCII). The goal of SCII is first to benchmark ourexisting safety culture and then to develop a plan for improvement. Weare convinced that improving our safety culture is absolutely necessary forSettoon Towing to reduce the number of vessel-related incidents andinjuries. Incidents and injuries are very expensive, not only in the millionsof dollars of actual damages and medical expenses, but in the confidenceour customers, insurance underwriters and most importantly our employ-ees have that we will safely deliver cargo!

We recently sent all mariners a Vessel Safety Culture Questionnaire to their homes with a stamped returnenvelope. We sent the surveys to your homes so you can remain anonymous. We do not want anyone tofeel their responses will single out any particular person or vessel. It is more important that the surveysare completed as truthfully as possible. The survey results will assist us in benchmarking our existingsafety culture. And, once we have completed the benchmarking, we will develop a plan to improve oursafety culture.

We respectfully request that you read and consider the following discussion of safety factors before com-pleting the survey. Your time is valuable and so is your safety.

Safety factors are important dimensions of a safety culture, such as effective communications or safetyawareness. There is no agreed way to segment safety culture and so no definitive set of safety factorsexists. Many sets have been developed over the years, all unique in some way, but broadly similar.

The set of eight safety factors used in the Safety Culture Survey are described below and have been iden-tified by us as the most useful in regards to the relevance to our industry and in particular our company.These Safety Factors will form the foundation upon which our culture will be built upon.

The Vessel Safety Culture questionnaire contains forty statements; five statements about each safety fac-tor which participants are asked to rate. The responses are analyzed for differences (or agreement) byjob position, age, length of service with Settoon, time in industry and how long you have been in the indus-try. These Safety Factors will be used for improving aspects of safety culture (safety factors) by “Utilizingthe Findings” to accomplish such.

Safety Factor DescriptionsThe different safety factors used in the research are listed below along with descriptions of the intent ofeach safety factor.

Message from our President

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1. CommunicationCommunications are open and effective: Healthy communication channels exist vertically and horizontal-ly within the company. Managers and masters are prepared to listen as well as speak. Everyone has, andunderstands, all the information required for safe operations. Communication channels are monitored fortheir effectiveness.

2. EmpowermentIndividuals feel empowered to successfully fulfill their safety responsibilities: The Company provides cleardelegation of, and accountability for, safety-related responsibilities. Each member of the workforce is pro-vided the authority and resources to allow success in his/her assigned roles. Each member of the work-force accepts and fulfills his/her individual safety responsibilities. Management expects and encouragesthe sharing of safety concerns by everyone in the company.

3. FeedbackManagement responses to safety issues and concerns are timely: Priority is placed on the timely commu-nication of, and response to, outcomes of incident investigations, audits etc., to the workforce.Mismatches between practices and procedures (or standards) are resolved in a timely manner to preventnormalization of deviance. The workforce is encouraged to raise safety concerns, which are resolved in atimely manner.

4. Mutual TrustRelationships are characterized by mutual trust: Members of the workforce trust managers to “do theright thing” in support of safety, and are expected to shoulder their share of responsibility for perform-ance, and to report potential problems and concerns. Employees trust the motivations and behaviors ofpeers. There is confidence that a just system exists where honest errors can be reported without fear ofreprisals.

5. Problem IdentificationPotential problems are readily identified: Each member of the workforce has experience, and/or training,in how to recognize unsafe acts and conditions, and how to take steps to avoid or mitigate them.

6. Promotion of SafetyManagers promote safety as a core value: Managers lead in promoting safety as a core value in the com-pany. Visible, active, and consistent support for safety programs and objectives exists at all levels of man-agement within the company. Managers are seen to be committed to doing what is right, demonstratingtheir values through their communications, actions, priorities, and provision of resources. This value cas-cades down through all levels of the company.

7. ResponsivenessCrew members are responsive to the demands of the job, including unexpected events and emergencies:Crew members are encouraged to get adequate rest between shifts to maximize their alertness andreadiness to respond during their work periods. All crew members are provided with emergency prepared-ness training and full personal protection equipment (PPE).

8. Safety AwarenessA strong sense of safety awareness pervades the company: Each member of the workforce has an aware-ness of his/her responsibilities with regard to safety to self, co-workers, the company, and to the environ-ment. All employees feel accountable for their own actions, and collectively for the actions of their col-leagues/crew. There is a strong individual and group intolerance for violations of established safety per-formance norms.

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With great pleasure, I announce the following promotions effective December 9, 2015.

Mike Ellis is now President and Chief Operating Officer. Since joining us nine years ago, Mike has servedas our Executive Vice President responsible for various aspects of the Company including operations, riskmanagement, marketing and financial management. Mike has over twenty years of experience in themaritime industry and also serves on our Board of Directors.

Blaine Mitten is now our Chief Financial Officer. Since joining us several years ago Blaine has served asour treasurer and Financial Analyst. With more than thirteen years of experience in financial manage-ment and ten of those years with marine companies. Blaine is instrumental to our financial planning,banking and marketing support efforts. Blaine also now joins our Senior Management Team.

In addition to these announcements Alex Pucheu, our General Counsel has been appointed as Secretaryto the Board of Directors.

Please join me in congratulating Mike, Blaine and Alex.Russ SettoonChairman & CEO

Settoon Towing Announcements

Mike EllisPresident and Chief

Operating Officer

Blaine MittenChief Financial Officer

Alex PucheuGeneral Counsel

Board of Directors Secretary

To date, we have received approximately 50 responses back from our 440-plus mariners. We expect toreceive 100% of the completed surveys by the end of January to begin our analysis. If you have not com-pleted your Vessel Safety Culture Questionnaire, please do as soon as possible. If anonymity is not a con-cern of yours and you prefer us to send the questionnaire to your vessel electronically, please inform yourOperations Manager and they will.

In the current barge market environment, it is more important than ever for us to improve our safety results.We are excited about this SCII and we appreciate your participation in it. We look forward to fostering andstrengthening the relationships between management and vessel crews and we look forward to our team’sefforts toward our goals.

Sincerely,Mike Ellis President

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WANTED: Heros that get us to ZEROShell Shipping and Maritime, Americas is pleased to recognize the crew aboard the

Mv. ALERTA A. SETTOON Settoon Towing, as “Goal Zero Heroes!

What happened?On August 22, 2015, at 0630 hours, the crewaboard the Shell Trading US Company time char-tered tug Mv. ALVERTA A. SETTOON and the timechartered barge SMI 753 were preparing for load-ing operations at a third party terminal. Duringthe pre-transfer inspection, the terminal providedcargo hose was identified by the tankerman to bein very bad condition and he did not feel safeusing it. The tankerman, using STOP WORKAUTHORITY, raised the issue to the Captain of theMv. ALVERTA A. SETTOON and the Captain theninformed the facility operator that they were refus-ing to load crude oil with the provided cargo hose.The terminal did not have a replacement hose tooffer. The Mv. ALVERTA A. SETTOON was thengiven new cargo orders by Shell Trading USCompany to proceed to another terminal to loadcargo. A day later, the original terminal installed anew cargo hose.

This INTERVENTION by the crew of the Mv. ALVERTA A. SETTOON to identify and reject this unsafecondition, thus delaying commercial operations and preventing a likely environmental effect, is inkeeping with the highest standards of the maritime industry and fully meets Shell Shipping andMaritime’s expectations. Shell commends the crew of the Mv. ALVERTA A. SETTOON and SettoonTowing, for their attention to detail and safety leadership!

To eliminate marine incidents, we must question. We must be curious. We must intervene!

Who are Goal Zero Heroes?A Goal Zero Hero is someone who emphasize Shell’s three HSSE Golden Rules:

• Comply with the law, standards and procedures • Intervene in unsafe or non-compliant situations • Respect our neighbors

The rules emphasise our individual responsibility while encouraging us to help our colleagues andrespect our neighbors. For example, they encourage us to get involved if we see someone break-ing the rules. And they help us to understand why others step in to help if we are failing to comply.They are there to motivate us all to do the right thing, from the most senior to the most junior mem-ber of staff. Golden rules in their own right achieve nothing. It’s vital that we put them into prac-tice. We must apply the rules to everything we do, every day, and in every activity. No matter whatpressure we are under, the Golden Rules come first.

Pictured from L to R: Port Captain Jason Porche(Settoon), Captain Jimmy Sellers (Settoon), PortCaptain Andre Detiveaux (Settoon) and Marine

Technical Advisor, Martin Legg (Shell).

August 15, 1922 - November 26, 2015Genevieve Theresa "Gee" Settoon, 93, a longtime residentof Morgan City and a recent resident of Belle River, andAunt of Russ Settoon passed away on Thursday,November 26, 2015 at 2:30pm at Plaquemine CaringCenter. The following is excerpted from her obituary. Geewill be missed by many in the community and by her fam-ily. Born on August 15, 1922 in Bayou Pigeon to Archieand Amelia Settoon, Genevieve was a beloved daughterand sister. She worked for most of her life in managementwith The Morgan City Motel. She is survived by her brotherIrvin Settoon Sr.; 2 sisters-in-law: Grace and ShirleySettoon; and 23 nieces and nephews. She is preceded indeath by her parents; 7 brothers: Alvin, Sterling, Marshall,Dudley, Albert "Beat", Fred and George (died in infancy),

and 2 sisters: Alverida "Alverta" Gros and Anna Mae (died in infancy). Gee lived well intoher nineties just like her sister Alverta Gros. Below is a picture of the two of them in 2008at the Christening of the Archie C Settoon the Settoon Boat named in honor or their father.She will forever be remembered and will travel the waterways daily with our Settoon TowingFleet.

Genevieve Theresa Settoon

Settoon Towing Namesakes

Boat Name:

Year

Built: Size: GT NT HP

AUSTIN C. SETTOON 2009 96 x 34 x 10 290 197 3,200

AUSTIN C. SETTOONAustin is Russ’s oldest son and is currently attending Louisiana State University. Some of you may have

seen Austin around the office this past summer when he worked at the Gibson Office.

BLAIR L. SETTOONBlair is Russ’s youngest daughter and is in Kindergarten. Blair enjoys playing with her older brothers,

sister and Littlest Pet Shop.

Boat Name:

Year

Built: Size: GT NT HP

BLAIR L. SETTOON 2011 88 x 35 x 10 287 195 2,600

Settoon Towing NamesakesCHERYL LEE SETTOON

The Cheryl Lee Settoon is named in honor of Cheryl Lee Sanford,wife of Robert Sanford, Vice President of Lease Supply at Plains AllAmerican Pipeline. Robert manages the commercial operations of

lease marketing, trucking and marine transportation activities.

CHARLES K. SETTOONThe Charles K Settoon is named in honor of Charles Kramer, father ofPhil Kramer, Executive Vice President of Plains All American Pipeline.

Phil is responsible for the lease gathering business, and related supportfunctions, procurement, human resources and office services. Phil

decided to honor his father with something that was everlasting whenhe was asked to be namesake.

CATHY M. SETTOONThe Cathy M Settoon is named inhonor or Russ’s second oldest sis-

ter. Cathy resides in Belle River andis the mother to Ryan and Blakewho are also namesakes for two

Settoon Towing Boats.

Boat Name: Year Built: Size: GT NT HP

CATHY M. SETTOON 1981 50 x 20 x 7 57 38 700

CHERYL LEE SETTOON 2013 87 x 32 x 11.5 384 115 2,600

Boat Name:

Year

Built: Size: GT NT HP

CHARLES K. SETTOON 2014 73 x 30 x 11 161 129 2,000

Phil Kramer and Russ SettoonCharles K Settoon

The Settoon Towing Management Team meeting was held at thePetroleum Club of Morgan City, again in December. During the meet-ing the management team were able to discuss company statistics,plans for improvement and goals for 2016. They also discussed thebarge industry and market at this time and how Settoon Towing isprepared for the long haul. Settoon’s strong capital structure andcost saving initiatives will help during the downturn. Russ mentionedthat it was another successful year and he’s looking forward to theNew Year and remember ALL TEAM MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

December Managers Meeting

Russ Settoon and Mike Ellis

Getting To Know...Josh Toy

Josh was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio andhas been in Louisiana for the past forty plus yearsand never looked back. He came down from theNorth to slap chain on the drilling rig and ended upon a boat and never got off. Josh has been withSettoon Towing for fifteen years. He enjoys travers-ing the bayous, while admiring the natural beautyof the wildlife, but observing the eagles is hisfavorite thing to do. Before working for SettoonTowing Josh worked on offshore boats. He went

from unlicensed engineer to unlicensed pilot and then decided to comeinland and that’s when he got on his first tow boat. He has been on atow boat ever since then for the past thirty eight years. Growing up, healways wanted to be a jet pilot and boats were his hobby. When askedwhy Settoon Towing, Josh stated that he likes the family oriented baseand he can always go one-on-one if he has any questions or needs help.The direct communication is always there for you, whereas in a corpora-tion it’s more difficult to get the support that Settoon Towing has to offer.When Josh is not working he enjoys traveling to the islands. Any Island!

Q&AJosh Toy

What’s your favorite part ofthe job: Running the Bayouswith the beautiful view of thewildlife that people don’t seeWhat did you want to bewhen you grew up: Jet PilotIf there was one food youhad to eat every day, whatwould it be: Shrimp Favorite Movie: Thor andThe AvengersFavorite thing to do as achild: Take things apart andputting them back togetherFavorite saying: It’s time tomake the Donuts!

Photo Contest

WINNER!

30 Points Awarded to

Capt. Glenn Touchet

on the

Mv. Francis C. Settoon

Photo Contest

1st Place Winner (30 points)Submitted by Capt. Glenn Touchet on

Mv. Francis C. Settoon. Sunrise over Mallard Bay

3rd Place Winner (10 points)Submitted by Francis Marceaux on

Mv. Emily P. Settoon

2nd Place Winner (15 points)Submitted by Danny Bourg on the

Mv. Emily P Settoon. Bayou Long, Belle River

Photo Contest

WINNER!

15 Points Awarded to

Danny Bourg

on the

Mv. Emily P. Settoon

Photo Contest

WINNER!

10 Points Awarded to

Francis Marceaux

on the

Mv. Emily P. Settoon

With the upcoming winter months approaching, it is important tostay warm in cold climate conditions. Some of our vessels travelto areas of dangerously low temperatures. When exposed to coldtemperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can beproduced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up yourbody’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally lowbody temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects thebrain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. Thismakes hypothermia particularly dangerous because a person maynot know it is happening and won’t be able to do anything aboutit. Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it canoccur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a personbecomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.

Warnings signs of hypothermia:•shivering, exhaustion•confusion, fumbling hands•memory loss, slurred speech•drowsiness

If you notice any of these signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95°, the situation isan emergency—get medical attention immediately.

If medical care is not available, begin warming the person, as follows:•Get the victim into a warm room or shelter.•If the victim has on any wet clothing, remove it.•Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket, ifavailable. Or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, orsheets.•Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature, but do not give alcoholic beverages.Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person.•After body temperature has increased, keep the person dry and wrapped in a warm blanket,including the head and neck.•Get medical attention as soon as possible.

A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or tobe breathing. In this case, handle the victim gently, and get emergency assistance immediately.Even if the victim appears dead, CPR should be provided. CPR should continue while the victim isbeing warmed, until the victim responds or medical aid becomes available. In some cases,hypothermia victims who appear to be dead can be successfully resuscitated.

Safety CornerCold WeatherBy: Danielle Falcon

Adding / Removing Dependents from InsuranceWhile you are generally only allowed to change your benefits elections during the open enrollmentperiod each year, certain life events provide an exception. Those life events allow you to changeyour benefits elections in the middle of the plan year if certain requirements are met. The follow-ing are examples of types of life events that may allow you to change your benefit elections duringa plan year:• Birth/Adoption of child• Change in Insurance Coverage• Change in Employment Status• Death of Dependent• Dependent Child Reaches Limiting Age• Divorce/Annulment• FMLA-related Leave• Legal Separation• Marriage• Spouse Loss of Other Coverage

Please notify Human Resources immediately if you experience any life event changes so that wecan ensure there is no interruption or error in your benefits. When a life event occurs, you have31 days from the date of the life event to make the adjustment to your policy. If you do not haveany life changing events and would like to add / remove a dependent from your policy, you maydo so during open enrollment. Open enrollment for benefits is during the month of June, with aneffective date of July 1st each year. Be on the lookout via e-mail for the necessary forms to com-plete during open enrollment if you plan to add / remove someone from your policy that does notmeet a qualifying event. Please contact Human Resources with additional questions.

Importance of License RenewalsIt is VERY important that you pay attention to all expiration dates on all credentials; Driver’sLicenses, TWIC Cards, USCG Licenses, Medical Certificates, Radar Renewals, Radio Licenses andany other credential required to legally perform your duties. We have built within our system e-mailreminders that go out to all employees. Please do not wait until the last minute to apply for anyrenewals. Some renewals take longer than others & with an expired license, you will be unable toperform your duties. This is your livelihood guys – PLEASE put this front & center. Your careerdepends on it!

Important Reminders

Name, Address, Email Address, Home Number, Cellular Number, Emergency Contact Nameand Number

Please email changes to Stephanie Aucoin at Stephanie.aucoin@settoontowing.com or Karly Boudreaux Karly.Boudreaux@settoontowing.com

Ready to save more in 2016?

WEEK DEPOSIT

AMOUNT

ACCOUNT

BALANCE

WEEK DEPOSIT

AMOUNT

ACCOUNT

BALANCE

1 $1.00 $1.00 27 $27.00 $378.00

2 $2.00 $3.00 28 $28.00 $406.00

3 $3.00 $6.00 29 $29.00 $435.00

4 $4.00 $10.00 30 $30.00 $465.00

5 $5.00 $15.00 31 $31.00 $496.00

6 $6.00 $21.00 32 $32.00 $528.00

7 $7.00 $28.00 33 $33.00 $561.00

8 $8.00 $36.00 34 $34.00 $595.00

9 $9.00 $45.00 35 $35.00 $630.00

10 $10.00 $55.00 36 $36.00 $666.00

11 $11.00 $66.00 37 $37.00 $703.00

12 $12.00 $78.00 38 $38.00 $741.00

13 $13.00 $91.00 39 $39.00 $780.00

14 $14.00 $105.00 40 $40.00 $820.00

15 $15.00 $120.00 41 $41.00 $861.00

16 $16.00 $136.00 42 $42.00 $903.00

17 $17.00 $153.00 43 $43.00 $946.00

18 $18.00 $171.00 44 $44.00 $990.00

19 $19.00 $190.00 45 $45.00 $1,035.00

20 $20.00 $210.00 46 $46.00 $1,081.00

21 $21.00 $231.00 47 $47.00 $1,128.00

22 $22.00 $253.00 48 $48.00 $1,176.00

23 $23.00 $276.00 49 $49.00 $1,225.00

24 $24.00 $300.00 50 $50.00 $1,275.00

25 $25.00 $325.00 51 $51.00 $1,326.00

26 $26.00 $351.00 52 $52.00 $1,378.00

Start with a dollar this week, end the year with $1,378. The 52-Week Money Challenge! The idea is simple:You start by putting away just $1 in the first week of the year, and then gradually increase your savings bya dollar a week throughout the year. So you save $2 in Week 2, then $3 in Week 3, and so on, until you’restashing away upwards of $50 a week next December. By the end of the year, if you complete the challenge,you’ll have saved $1,378. I’ve made the commitment and have a few coworkers signed up to save with mein the upcoming year! I hope that you complete the challenge with me as well and send pictures to share inthe upcoming newsletters. By: Shawna Rodrigue

Settoon News

Caught working hard in the Baton Rouge Office From the left Mark Mestayer, Mike Ellis, Jay Joseph, Blaine Mitten, Alex Pucheu

Picture of Donnie Perera, Emily Perera, and ClarkAlleman. Emily is Donnie’s daughter and namesakefor Mv. Emily P Settoon. Emily assisted with cooking

the seafood stew at the Fireman’s Food Fest inPierre Part for Junior Beta work hours. The seafood

stew was donated by Settoon Towing. This is anannual fundraiser for the local Volunteer Fire

Department.

Relief Captain Stanley Billiot on the Mv. Mandy R. Settoon called one afternoon and stated that they werein Belle River. On board was Relief Captain Stanley Billiot, Jerome LeBoeuf, Mate, Jason White,

Tankerman, and Dustin Jerkins, Deckhand

Settoon News

Ahnalise Jayde Bienvenue12/3/2015

6 pounds, 11 ounces, 18 ¾ inches

Tyler Bienvenue Deckhand on the Pelican State andMom, Megan Delcambre welcomes New Baby

Settoon Towing Welcomes2015 - 4th Quarter New Hires

Jason Bush Captain Dylan Reynolds Deckhand

Daryl Graves Wheelman Master Brennon Welch Deckhand

Phillip Pitre Wheelman Master Caleb Dunston Deckhand

Francis Naquin Jr Wheelman Master Gerren Jefferson Deckhand

Blake Dumesnil Tankerman Aaron Mcgraw Deckhand

Brandon Jordan Tankerman Mathew Ricks Deckhand

Jebb Parfait Deckhand Jacob Brantley Deckhand

Benjamin Gisclair Engineer Garrett Chiasson Deckhand

Christopher Stoudmire Tankerman Blaise Dumesnil Deckhand

Charles Wallace Tankerman Seth Sevin Deckhand

Cory Duncan Deckhand John Olsovsky Jr. Relief Captain

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcomingthem is what makes life meaningful.”

~ Joshua J. Marine

Our Settoon Towing TeamBy: Kellie Burnett

Breaking ground for our new operations facilityseems like yesterday. Russ purchased the prop-erty in 2013 and immediately started to roll outhis vision for the eleven acres of property thatincludes a boat slip not far off of the ICW. Thenew facility houses shore based operations per-sonnel, safety, training, dispatch, purchasing,maintenance, and human resource supportoffices, a crew change area, training facility aswell as a supply and grocery warehouse. Theinnovation and inspiration that Russ envisionedproved the commitment that he has for hisemployees and the marine industry. Russ hasstated before that success is not always easy, it

is not about luck, but it is about being aggressive, decisive,focused and lots of hard work. Recently, I visited the Gibson officeand I enjoyed seeing the employee’s smiles as they worked dili-gently at our new state of the art facility. While visiting we had afew vessels in the slip that I was graciously invited to tour. Thisopportunity allowed me to capture pictures of some vessels, crewmembers and staff. I enjoyed their enthusiasm for the cameraand hearing their reasons why they love working for SettoonTowing.While visiting and touring the facility I was over-whelmed with the gratitude and positive attitudestowards Settoon Towing as a Company and RussSettoon’s leadership. Below are some pictures andspecial messages that were expressed by severalemployees as to why they love working for SettoonTowing.

Harry B. Settoon CrewFrom the left: James Verret, Pilot, AJ Metzger, Relief Captain, Scooter Jordan, Tankerman,

Neco Albert, Deckhand

Mv. Seth D. Settoon CrewFrom the left: Michael Clark, Captain, Wesley

Rodrigue, Deckhand

Russ Settoon atthe propertybefore breakingground on thenew facility

The facility Russ envisioned

Rachel Bonvillain and Desire Foret

I really enjoy how everyone at Settoon Towing comes together as a team to overcome the dailychallenges that the maritime industry throws at us!

Desire Foret

Mike Rocco Scott TownsendScott Lerille

Our Settoon Towing Team

Troy Sparks, Dallas O’Quinn, Shaun Estay

I actually love the people I work with, both office andmarine. There’s a mutual respect between peers andthe feeling is that of family, as it were. I have held jobswhere I had to convince myself to go in to workbecause the atmosphere was such a grind every day,and perhaps that’s how jobs are supposed to be.Maybe they are that way to encourage you to get acareer instead, which I feel I have here. I suppose thething I love most is that I’m made to feel like I matterand that I belong here. Settoon cares about its peoplewhich makes it really easy to care about Settoon. I amproud to be a part of the Settoon Team.

Dallas O'Quinn

Tana Indovina

I’ve been a part of the Settoon Towing team since2000. Most people feel like they are employed by acompany, but being here makes me feel so muchmore. I feel that I have grown with the company overthe years, almost as if it were my sibling. The compa-ny & I both grew together over the past 15 years. Asall families experience, there were some tough times,but many more great times to reflect back on. I can-not wait to see what the future holds for all of us. I amproud to be a part of this team; this family. I am proudto give my attention & dedication to the company thathas given me so much over the past years.

Tana Indovina

Our Settoon Towing Team

Amanda Marcel, Always Greeting with a Smile!

I feel proud to work for Settoon because we have areputation as being a great company to work for. I alsolove that our employees are close-knit, it feels like myco-workers, marine and shoreside alike, are a part ofmy family and are all very dear to my heart. I love thefriendly work environment. It seems trivial, but makesa HUGE difference in how much one enjoys their job.

Amanda Marcel

Ada LeBoeuf Brian NolanAndre Detiveaux

Darryl Brien Jay JosephDesire Lirette

Our Settoon Towing Team

I can honestly say Settoon Towing is by far thebest company I’ve worked for! I truly enjoy work-ing with everyone here. Settoon Towing is likeone big family (my opinion). I’ve worked for othercompanies that claim to be family oriented but,would never be on the same pedestal as ushere. It’s a great feeling when you enjoy comingto work in the morning!

Lester Guidry

I am fortunate and blessed to witness Russ’sgenerosity and compassion, above all herespects his employees and their families. Iappreciate and I am thankful for the opportunityto be a part of his vision for Settoon Towing.

Karen Guidry

Crew on the Mv. Hunter A. SettoonFrom the left: Eric Stigler, Captain and Quincy

Queen, Tankerman

From the left: Rodney Estay and Chris Spann

,

Shane DupreChris Smart James Verdin, Jr.

Our Settoon Towing Team

To be honest I don’t even know where to begin… Appreciation… wow! that doesn’t even begin to describe it. Russhas helped me in more ways I can count. I started a family working here and have watched them grow. I’ve watchedSettoon grow over the last few years as well. More importantly I’ve been able to look back at all the help, and all theOpportunities, Russ has given me that have helped ME grow. I’ve never felt like a number here. I remember when Imet Russ for the first time in the back of Houma, I didn’t know who he was, but he knew me by name. This list couldgo on and on. In short to keep this from turning in to a novel… I would have to say “Thank You for the opportunities,Thank You for the growth, and Thank You for the chance to succeed. Without Settoon I can definitely say I wouldn’tbe where I am today. That’s not something to take lightly nor is it something that can be explained in one word, butI am and will continue to be forever grateful.

Anonymous

I like being part of the Settoon Towing team because each team member contributes and we all achieve success. Michelle Vaughn

I love being part of SettoonTowing because it is a greatfamily oriented place to work. Iam not just a number here I am a valuedemployee. The shore side support staff thatwe have in place is outstanding. I havegained so much knowledge ever since Ihave started here four years ago. It isamazing how we all have came together asone to make Settoon better and gettingstronger each and everyday. Here atSettoon the morals and values are veryhigh and I can feel the love surrounding meeveryday. Settoon Towing has been verygood to my family and me. I just want to sayThanks to Russ for making Settoon Towingthe best company I have worked for. Brad Barthelemy

Given that I am new employeeand I am coming from a 15year job that had become justabout the paycheck, there are lots of thingsI could list. I love the “small town” familyatmosphere. It feels good to be back in myelement after working in Baton Rouge andGonzales. I know it helped that I knew afew of the girls pretty much all my life, but Ihave felt like a part of the family from dayone even from the ones I hadn’t metbefore. I was nervous about leaving a job Icould do with my eyes closed and I knewevery aspect backwards and forwards, butthis place runs like a well-oiled machine. Ifyou can’t figure it out, there will be some-one who will be able to help you do so. Becky Diez

Owned by a local person nota bunch of millionaireshareholders all over the world that ucould never speak to on a personallevel. I like my good crew changes andworking in da mud holes. Phillip Boudreaux

It’s all about the people youwork with….it’s like we areall family….and that stems from Russand Senior Management making youfeel that you are important to the suc-cess of Settoon. Greg Rodrigue

Company AnniversariesJANUARY

15 yearsGlenn Touchet

Chad Miller

10 yearsDavid Foret

Kelvin Kittrell

9 yearsMichael Ellis

Daniel Irwin, Jr

8 yearsGregory Rodriguez

7 yearsMitchell AucoinDean Johnson

Francious MarceauxElliott Pellegrin Timothy Vorick

5 yearsAlfred Bartholomew

Ethan Smith

4 yearsChad AdamsLance Avila

Nicholas BurgeDonald Maise

Adam PenaKevin Wendling

3 yearsJessie CrawfordJames DouglasKarl Schlomer

2 yearsJeremy Dupre

Christopher GarnerWill LeBoeuf

Joshua MaupinKristofer Stewart

1 yearKurt Brauns

Derrell BrunetNicholas Chauvin

James GaudetBrent MarksCharles Price

Dicky PriceDavid Smith

Henry Thibodaux IIIJames VerretEric Willhoft

FEBRUARY

10 yearsByron DevilleAnthony Finch

9 yearsVernon Green

Andrew Metzger

7 yearsLouis AucoinCalvin Dean

Thomas Farrar

6 yearsJohn Barnes

4 yearsFerrell Francis

Daniel FrithJuan Lajeno

Bobby RobertsGeorge Walker

3 yearsKellie BurnettRonnie Landry

James ReinhardtMichael Savoy

Timothy St. Pierre

2 yearsCraig Burgh Jr

William CampbellJoachim Cotton

Desire’ ForetAda LeBoeuf

Naquille MartinRandy Pellegrin

1 yearHoward Beck Randy CollinsScott Lerille

Matthew NicholasJimmie Ordoyne

Kip SavonaLarry Suire, Jr

MARCH15 years

Joseph Parfait

13 yearsJoshua Ronquillo

7 yearsRicky Griggs

6 yearsDonald BrignacMichael Langley

Tyre Wilder

3 yearsRochon BarthelemyChristopher Billiot

Joshua ConnerJason NaquinQuincy Queen

Alan SpikesChristopher Stanley

2 yearsMitchell HulinMatt ParnellJean’ Taylor

1 yearCharles ArceneauxAndrew ArrambideAaron Barrilleaux

Martin BatesLarry Bellow

Bronson BilliotGarry BrownDaniel Fabre

Jeffery FrederickApril Granger

Russell GuidryBrian Nolan, JrBilly Patrick, JrSteve Percle, JrKyle RobichauxKenneth Seal II

Addie SoletMichael Stevens, SrDarrell Strickland, JrChristopher Verdin

Marty Wyatt

Company BirthdaysJANUARY

Randell Griffin - 2ndMichael Langley - 3rdTimothy Naquin - 4thCharles Wallace - 4thMillard Clark Jr - 6th

Dicky Price - 6thShane Dupre - 6th

Francious Marceaux - 8thKeagan Morales - 8thJoseph McNabb - 8th

Daniel Fabre - 8thEric Stigler - 9th

Jebb Parfait - 9thGeneral Encalade Sr - 11th

Ricky Griggs - 12thEric Theriot - 12th

Joshua Brunet - 12thMichael Kennelly - 13th

Joe Denniston - 13thDavid Foret - 14thCorey Ayo - 14th

Ty Norwood - 14thCarl LeBlanc - 16th

Bobby Chouest Jr - 16thGeorge Barnes - 17th

Karly Boudreaux - 17thBrandon Stigler - 17thMajor Grubbs Sr - 18thNicholas Chauvin - 18th

Robert Warren - 19thJames Bishop - 19thKorey Gottman - 21stCody Strickland - 21st

Keith Boudreaux - 23rdGaines Stegall - 23rdJordan Willis - 24th

Frederic Canfield - 25thEric Blackwell - 26thJean’ Taylor - 26th

Alexander Bassett - 27thEmmitt Close - 28th

Christian Blanchard - 29thPatrick Fuller Jr - 29thJarred Naquin - 30thJoshua Conner - 31st

FEBRUARY

Lloyd Daigle Sr - 2ndLee Gwynn - 2nd

Bryan Jones - 2ndJeremy Brunet - 2ndBobby Roberts - 2ndLloyd Daigle Jr - 3rdAda LeBoeuf - 3rdJohn Barnes - 5th

Jeremy Dupre - 6thRandy Echols - 7thMichael Clark - 8thMatt Parnell - 8thJamel Garcia - 8th

David Hankins - 9thRober Atwell II - 10thDwayne Pinell - 11th

Michael Bradley - 13thJeffrey Waalk - 13th

Joshua Toy - 14thRyan Donnes - 15th

Jeffery Coleman - 16thBlaine Mitten - 16th

Hunter Middleton - 16thHenry Thibodaux III - 17th

Kevin Wendling - 17thKim Cox - 18th

James Reinhardt - 18thKellie Burnett - 19thThomas Farrar - 20thZachry Walters - 20thEdward Rome - 21stDaniel Frith - 22ndGene Moore - 23rd

Christopher Langemark - 24thCody Guillory - 24th

Nicholas Carmack - 27thJimmy Sellers - 28th

Kyle Robichaux - 28thDaryl Graves - 29th

Steve Blanchard - 29thDustin Nave - 29th

MARCH

Joseph Flowers - 2ndRobin Brunet Jr - 2nd

Gregory Rodriguez - 2ndRodney Hance - 3rdMichael Ellis - 4th

Joshua Carlisle - 4thDrue Davison - 4th

Johnny Cheramie - 8thSeth Billiot - 8th

Willie Martin Jr - 11thTed Hearod - 12th

Phillip Touchet - 12thLarry Suire Jr - 12th

Randy Pellegrin - 13thDustin Akins - 13thGarry Brown - 14thHoward Beck - 17th

Michael Rocco - 17thClarence Ristine - 20thBrandon Sublett - 23rd

Richard Burt - 26thJarrod Long - 27th

Brian Flowers - 28thWesley Rodrigue - 28th

Gregory Williams Jr - 28thLouis Aucoin - 30thCharles Price - 30th

Matthew Nicholas - 30thBrandon Dixon - 30th

Joseph Tastet Sr - 31st

The Wheel Wash1073 HWY 70P.O. Box 279

Pierre Part, LA 70339

Good Bye 2015 and best wishes for smooth sailing in 2016....May your new year be filled with Joy from the Settoon Towing Team

Looking at the picture - this is how they are, inthis order: (Top Left)* James Verret, Pilot, Harry B Settoon* Elliott Pellegrin, Pilot on the Philomene P

Settoon * Patrick Welch, Captain, Philomene P Settoon* Ross Baudot, Tankerman, Archie C Settoon* AJ Metzger, Relief Captain, Harry B Settoon * Nathaniel Jordan, Tankerman, Harry B Settoon * Kyle Robichaux, Deckhand, Harry B Settoon

Bottom Row from the left (from bottom of stairs):* James Piper, Captain, Genevieve T Settoon* Jason Anderson, Tankerman, Genevieve T

Settoon* Thomas Farrar, Pilot, Genevieve T Settoon* Jeremy Brunet, Tankerman/apprentice mate,

Genevieve T Settoon* Garrett Chaisson, Deckhand, Philomene P

Settoon* Dylan Mckey, Tankerman, Philomene P

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