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HARLEY MARINE SERVICES

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HARLEY MARINE STRIDES FOR A GREAT CAUSE This year, Harley Marine Services has partnered with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to be a national supporter of Great Strides. Great Strides is the signature event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, raising nearly $35 million last year. In 600 communities around the country, people come together to walk 3 miles in beautiful parks, cities and riverfronts to raise money for research. HMS will participate in a walk in each port we are located, giving everyone a chance to participate and help raise money for CF in your local area. Harley Marine’s goal is to raise $20,000 nationally with the port-by-port breakdown listed below. But, we need your assistance to help us reach our goal. Please consider making a small donation or walking with our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with CF!

• Dutch Harbor – $500 (walking with Seattle) • Seattle – $9,500 • Portland - $1,150 • Alameda – $1,000 • Los Angeles – $2,850 • Houston – $1,500 (team will be set up soon) • New York – $3,500 (team will be set up soon)

By clicking on the city name above, you will be directed to the team page so that you can participate as well. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation and GREAT STRIDES.

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Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Stress Overload Left untreated, chronic stress may lead to serious health problems. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress. (From American Health Wellness Web Portal) By Lucy Casale Stress is your body’s response to something that makes you feel threatened. It may be real or imagined. When this happens, your nervous system releases stress hormones. These hormones prepare your body for “fight-or-flight” or emergency action. A little stress isn’t bad for you. It can even help you perform well under pressure. The dangerous effects of stress come when stress is constant or chronic. Under chronic stress, your body remains in high gear — off and on — for days or weeks on end. Continuous and long-term stress may lead to serious health problems. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress and learning how to manage it may help you stay one step ahead of an overload. What are the signs of stress? Because of the many demands of life today, too much stress may feel normal to you. It may seem familiar and almost comfortable. You might not be able to recognize it. Can you remember what being relaxed feels like? If you don’t feel calm, alert, focused and productive most of the time, you may be dealing with too much stress. People perceive stress and its effects differently, so be sure not to compare yourself with others. It may be difficult to spot the outward signs of stress. Watch for one of these responses: You may zone out and withdraw, you may become more easily angry and agitated or you may freeze up. These are the three typical ways that people respond to stress. What are the symptoms of stress? Everyone experiences stress differently. And some people may not experience any symptoms at all. Still, there are many common symptoms to be aware of. Symptoms of stress may include: • Emotional: Feeling out of control, overwhelmed,

lonely, isolated, unhappy, depressed, helpless, irritable, short-tempered, moody, impatient, unable to relax or agitated.

• Physical: Aches and pains, tight muscles, a clenched

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jaw, nausea, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, diarrhea or constipation, headaches, back problems/pain, frequent colds or loss of sex drive.

• Behavioral: Sleeping too much or too little, eating too much or too little, speaking and eating quickly, procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities, isolating yourself or using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs to relax.

• Cognitive: Poor judgment, constant worrying, anxious or racing thoughts, inability to concentrate, memory problems or seeing only the negative.

Keep in mind that the more symptoms you notice, the closer you may be to stress overload. Some of these symptoms may be caused by other medical or psychological problems. See your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Your doctor can determine if they are stress-related or not. The dangers of stress overload Untreated chronic stress has the potential to harm nearly every system in your body. It has been associated with a variety of health problems including: pain, sleep problems and digestive problems. Chronic stress may contribute to infertility and menstrual problems. It may also aggravate acne and other skin conditions like eczema. Chronic stress alone does not cause heart disease. But scientists agree that chronic stress may worsen risk factors such as high cholesterol levels and hypertension. Chronic stress may even speed up the aging process. It is also linked with osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis and frailty. It is also associated with type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Additionally, chronic stress may rewire the brain. This may make you more susceptible to depression and anxiety. Stress may also make emotional problems from your past worse. This may increase thoughts of suicide. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress is one of the first steps to overcoming stress overload. Once these are recognized, the next step is learning how to deal with your stress by seeking help. You can try a variety of self-help techniques, such as meditation, relaxation, journaling and positive thinking. Depending on the severity of the stress, you may want to seek counseling. Ask your doctor for referrals. If you have the benefits, you may find a mental health professional through your health insurer, your employee assistance program or the mental health division of your local health department. The American Psychological Association or National Association of Social Workers may have information about getting help. If you find names of local therapists online, be sure to run them by your doctor, spiritual leaders and friends first.

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By: Victoria Hall-Clinton, HSQE Coordinator The Environmental Management System Program reflects Harley Marine’s dedication to protecting the environment. It ensures that the company is doing all it can to provide a quality future for our children and future generations. Every employee is expected to uphold environmental responsibilities such as following pollution prevention procedures, being aware of identified significant environmental impacts, actual or potential, of their work activities, etc. You can find the written procedure for the EMSP in your Marine Operations Manual. Test your EMSP knowledge on Harley Marine’s EMSP by taking the Going Green Quiz! 20 SIP points will be awarded to those who receive a score of 70% or higher, while 10 points will be awarded to all eligible participants. The company would like 100% participation and the deadline to get your submissions in is June 1st. The quiz can be found on the Vessel Communication Center, Portal or you can email Victoria Clinton at [email protected] for a copy. Thank you to all those who participated in last month’s Environmental Knowledge Quiz! While many of you scored exceptionally well, a special congratulations to Mark Flower in Portland for being the only recipient of a perfect score. In recognition to this achievement, he will receive an extra 10 SIP points. The following employees scored a 90% or higher and will receive an extra 5 points.

• Sam Williams • Wayne Allen • Corey Lawrenson • Tyler Lucas • Ryan Obermire • Ernest Anderson • Eric Boardman • Joseph Miranda • Kevin Buffum • Mike Martinez

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

• Kelly Lindblom • Jeff Wells • Daniel Baumfalk • Torey Sue • Daniel Johnson • Andrew Pugh • Gary Bucknum • Chuck Holmes • Mike Rubino

ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESS Industry leaders have yet again, recognized Harley Marine’s environmental practices and achievements by inviting Deborah Franco, VP Risk Management, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs, to speak at several maritime functions regarding Harley Marine’s environmental successes. April 23rd Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach “Tug and Barge Challenges and Environmental Progressivism” Join us for an update on the tugboat industry, especially as it relates to environmental challenges and how the towing industry is standing up to these challenges. There are many regulatory challenges that the tug and barge industry face on a day-to-day basis and Ms. Franco will discuss these issues. May 13-14th Tugs & Barges MarineLog Conference & Expo Keynote Address: Deborah Franco As a driving force behind Harley Marine’s environmental policies, Deborah Franco will talk about successfully growing the company while setting the bar for environmental standards.

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MENTORING SPOTLIGHT By: Victoria Hall-Clinton, HSQE Coordinator One way to ensure success while benefiting the company as well as each individual is the initiation of a mentoring program that encourages the development of all employees and molds them for leadership positions. Each individual that participates will have the opportunity to demonstrate and share their personal strengths, while exploring opportunities for growth both personally and professionally. The mentoring program has been updated and revamped to include separate, regionally tailored programs for both shoreside and crews. This is beneficial to all mentors and mentees because through the program they will have the opportunity to increase their career networks while promoting a sense of community and well being amongst all participants.

SAFETY CORNER During the month of February, Harley Franco initiated a safety contest to encourage employees to prove they are safety conscience in everything that they do. “Safety is everyone’s job, obligation and duty,” commented Harley Franco. Those employees who willingly demonstrated their safety efforts by writing articles and participating in safety meetings were entered into the contest. The top 12 contributors were awarded with a Harley Marine rolling suitcase. Congratulations to our winners:

• Doug Anderson SMS • Drew Butterfield OTB • Garrett Linrothe OTB • Jess Canterbury HMNY • Joseph Miranda OTB • John Beckham HMG

“Congratulations to all of our winners for taking the time to go above and beyond. You all have contributed excellent thoughts on how we can make our operations safer. Thank you very much!” Jonathan Mendes, Vice President Health, Safety and Quality. All of the winning submittals, whether articles or tips, can be found on the Vessel Communication Center and can be used during safety meetings, round tables and plan discussions. All employees are encouraged to read all of the entries.

• John J Collins HMG • Kevin Treadwell OTB • Kirk Bonnin OTB • Mark Troutman HMS • Timothy Picou HMG • Tony Burling HMG

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SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Winning Tip: By: Timothy Picou, Harley Marine Gulf

LOTO – More Than a Lock Lock Out / Tag Out is more than just putting a yellow lock on the main electrical disconnect to a machine or a part of a machine. There are 7 very important steps you must do when putting a Lock out / Tag Out on.

1. Notify – Notify everyone that you are going to be conducting a lockout / tag out. 2. Prepare – Before you begin, be sure you know all the types of energy involved, hazards presented by

energy and how to control the energy. 3. Shutdown – Turn off machine or equipment. 4. Isolate – Isolate machine or equipment from its energy sources. (For example: turn off main circuit

breaker). 5. Lockout – Apply your lock. Be sure that it holds the isolation device in the off or safe position. 6. Release – Release stored energy, mechanical, hydraulic, compressed, etc. are de-energized. 7. Verify – Try the on/off switch or other controls to be sure the machine won’t start. Return the switch to

the off position.

Your lockout is complete. You can redeem your SIP Points through Don’s Group Attire for any of the following items: POINTS REDEMPTION* SIP POINTS Spyderco Knife 100 Carhartt Knit Watch Cap 30 Carhartt Workwear Pocket T-Shirt 45 Carhartt Hooded Sweatshirt 100 Carhartt Duck Coat 125 Carhartt Insulated Waterproof Coat 240 PFD Auto-Inflating Work Vest 350 *See website for latest SIP awards.

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Just a reminder— If you have any questions regarding your points, please email— [email protected]

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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT This month we hear from Bryon Fletcher, Operations Manager for Olympic Tug & Barge in Portland, Oregon. 2013 was a big success for Portland crews and is confirmation that the HMS safety program is on the right path. I believe our good fortune clearly demonstrates that a combination of good people, proactive policies and well-designed systems and procedures can come together and produce the results that both our customers and crews deserve. If we look a little closer, it’s easy to identify the most significant ingredient in our success and that’s our crews. None of this would be possible without crews that are willing to embrace safety and take pride in their accomplishments. Portland crews understand that safety isn’t just wearing a life vest and a hard hat. Safety is really a barometer of our overall performance and productivity. No injuries means that crews are working as a team and looking out for each other. No spills means that crews are inspecting equipment and following the well-designed procedures that they helped build. No damage means that our very experienced crews are making good decisions and taking the time to do the job right. A year is a long time and I am very proud of what our crews have achieved. What the statics don’t tell you is just how many good decisions have been made over and over again. I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to all of the Portland crews that led by example and displayed the courage to stand up and take a stand when something wasn’t right.

1. Crew participation – Many of our captains and crews have made it a point to improve Portland’s operation. It’s a regular occurrence to meet with crewmembers that have some very well conceived suggestions. What I especially like about these meetings is that problems are almost always brought to my attention with a recommended solution. This makes my job very easy and I can concentrate giving our crews the support they need to resolve or prevent issues from occurring.

2. MOM, Transfer procedures, etc. – I believe another factor that has helped Portland is a quest to adhere to procedures. We have some very good policies and procedures but they can only protect us if they are followed. No one can perceive every possible outcome of their actions. Poorly managed or insufficiently trained crews might try skipping what may be regarded as a “pointless or redundant” step of a procedure. I believe this is where accidents are born. You must have faith in the very expensive lessons that were learned and paid for by our predecessors. Smart crews follow every step of a procedure even if its purpose is not readily apparent. As a group, we must remain absolutely intolerant of deviations from important written procedures.

3. Tracking and Documentation – Good training is certainly a contributing factor to Portland’s success. One of Portland’s challenges is that crews rotate between the different vessels weekly. This creates some unique challenges for the captains as they attempt to keep their crews properly trained. To correct this problem, the Port Captain tracks drills both by boat and as individuals. This training record is reviewed prior to each crew-up, and a list of remaining drills for individual crewmembers is supplied to each captain. This “real time” effort assists the captains in maintaining a 100% compliant training record month after month.

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PAYROLL CALENDAR

Pay-period ending: 3/31/14 Pay-date: 4/7/14

Pay-period ending: 4/15/14 (Pay-date: 4/22/14) Employee Deadlines:

• Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 4/9/14 • Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or 4/15/14 • Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by the payroll

department by 10AM PST on 4/16/14, will be included on the 5/7/14 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 4/16/14 10AM PST) • Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by 5PM PST on

4/16/14

Pay-period ending: 4/30/14 (Pay-date: 5/7/14) Employee Deadlines:

• Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 4/24/14 • Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or 4/30/14 • Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by the payroll

department by 10AM PST on 5/1/14, will be included on the 5/22/14 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 5/1/14 10AM PST) • Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by 5PM PST on

5/1/14

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December Birthdays APRIL BIRTHDAYS Harley Marine Gulf James Thomas 4/2 Gary Bush 4/4 Mark Mier 4/11 Justin Todd 4/21 Darris Jefferson 4/28 Harley Marine NY Patrick Alfisi 4/19 Harley Marine Services Victoria Knight 4/6 Donald Cairney 4/6 Terry Kelly 4/7 Deborah Franco 4/9 Sally Halfon 4/10 Stephanie Gullickson 4/26 Bobbie Garneau 4/28 Millennium Maritime Neal Salamunovich 4/7 Pat Lopez 4/9 Olympic Tug & Barge Daniel Johnson 4/5 Paul Thompson 4/9 Tyler Lucas 4/11 Kurtis Kester 4/14 Ian Bystrom 4/14 Derrick Hobbs 4/15 Christopher Miller 4/15 James Chierichetti 4/22 Dustin Van Duin 4/29 Randall Reinders 4/29 Pacific Coast Maritime Ben Latham 4/10 Robert Johnston 4/18 Starlight Marine Services Michael Rubino 4/1 Jacob Laprade 4/6 David Cadiz 4/17 Andre Cheavers 4/17 Jonathan Maciel 4/23 Michael Maclachlan 4/29 Westoil Marine Services Brian Vartan 4/7 Phillip Montgomery 4/12

Ruben Dylan Salinas Birth date: March 8th Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. Length: 19” Proud Parents: Ruben and Dora Salinas. Ruben is a bunkering tankerman at Harley Marine Gulf. Congratulations!

Adelise Lenore Perrey Birth date: February 2nd Weight: 8 lbs. Length: 19.5” Proud Parents: Brenna and Ryan Perrey. Brenna is a Human Resources Manager at Harley Marine Services. Congratulations!

Join in welcoming two of the newest members to the Harley Marine family…

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April Employment

Anniversaries

Harley Marine Gulf Raul Gomez Jr. – 2 years Hannah Hill – 2 years Clint Reed – 2 years Tony Bilbo – 1 year Darryl Calhoun – 1 year Christopher Garnett – 1 year Gregory Howell – 1 year David Patterson – 1 year

Harley Marine NY Jess Canterbury – 7 years Marco Velez – 7 years Miguel Ortiz – 5 years Alfred LeBlanc – 1 year

Harley Marine Services Keith Barnes – 9 years Irene Dulay – 5 years Kimberly Cartagena – 3 years Derick Lillejord – 3 years

Millennium Maritime Bob Castagnola – 14 years Mark Fuette – 14 years Michael Golden – 14 years Donald Shundo – 14 years Mario Meyers – 7 years David Spanjol – 6 years

Olympic Tug & Barge Hugh Maffett – 15 years David Alexander – 14 years Larry Holland – 13 years Erik Starheim – 9 years Bryan Adams – 8 years Robert Higa – 7 years Eric Boardman – 6 years Jason Johnston – 3 years John Stromberg – 3 years Andy Flood – 2 years Kevin Treadwell – 2 years Don Adler – 1 year Tyler Larsen – 1 year Raymond Scott – 1 year Joseph Zack – 1 year

Pacific Coast Maritime Jim Weimer – 14 years Robert Johnston – 9 years

Starlight Marine Services Jonathan Willingham – 6 years

Westoil Marine Services Raul Hernandez – 14 years Mark Abercrombie – 9 years Steven Meyers – 5 years Philip Montgomery – 3 years

March New Hires Harley Marine Gulf Christopher Adams – Deck Tankerman Bradley Caffey – Deck Tankerman Lance Charpentier – Deck Tankerman Ar Raheem Connor – Deck Tankerman Stacy DeLoach – Marine Supervisor Zachary Eaton – Deck Tankerman Tony Greenwell – Deck Tankerman Robert Lee – Port Mechanic Lexsander Sosa – Deck Tankerman Steven Stidham – Deck Tankerman Frank Viscariello – Deck Tankerman Harley Marine NY Patrick Alfisi – AB Deckhand Romolo DiCesare – Tug Mate Harley Marine Services Marcus Babani – Maintenance/Event Coordinator Karen Bigler – Senior Accountant Bobbie Garneau – Payroll Manager Olympic Tug & Barge Kurtis Kester – Yard Worker Pacific Coast Maritime John Campbell – Deckhand Cook Starlight Marine Services Jennifer Campbell – Regional Marine Safety Advisor Paul Scott – Deck Engineer

Pictured to the right is Harley Marine Gulf’s M/V Champion and double hull barges Vijay Sea and Takeuchi Sea strung out (wired one in front of the other) on the Mississippi River in Mt. Airy, LA. Special thanks to Clem Mabile for the photos.

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Retirement Planning – Target Date Funds One of the most important and difficult parts of retirement planning is selecting your investments. Many investors are looking for answers to the questions, “Where should I put my money?” You may be asking yourself this very question. If so, you might consider Vanguard Target Date Retirement Funds, which are designed to help simplify your investment decision-making. Some of the benefits of investing in a target date fund include:

§ Diversification: Each target date fund is made up of a mix of funds, which include different investment objectives.

§ Reallocation: Investment professionals adjust each target date fund’s holdings over time as the fund approaches its target date.

§ Balance: Target date funds attempt to balance investors’ long-term needs for both returns and stability, seeking to provide younger investors with higher growth potential and help protect the savings of older investors who are nearing retirement.

Each target date fund is managed based on a set “time horizon,” or the number of years typical retirement plan participants have until they retire, which helps determine its investment mix. The fund emphasizes growth when retirement is years away and becomes increasingly income-oriented as the target date approaches.

If you would like a brochure that discusses the Target Date Funds in more detail, please email Melody Prescott at [email protected]. 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.

Administrative Questions

If you have questions regarding your quarterly

statement, participant website, or plan provisions,

please contact your plan administrator:

Moran Knobel

www.moranknobel.com 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 your plan education specialist:

Kibble & Prentice Melody Prescott 1-206-676-7421

[email protected]

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, non-resident aliens and ferry workers of Pacific Coast Maritime, Inc. are excluded from the company 401(k) plan.

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Harley Marine Services A Full Service Maritime Company

www.harleymarine.com

Editor: Stephanie Gullickson [email protected]

March Employee of the Month Marc Douville, Starlight Marine Services Starlight Marine would like to recognize Marc Douville as the March Employee of the Month. Marc has been a great addition to the SMS family, he is a jack-of-all-trades and if asked a question on mechanical issues or fabrication, he usually has an answer for you. When other employees ask for his help, Marc will stop what he is doing to lend a helping hand. You know when Marc is in his shop due to his singing or whistling while he works. Marc, thank you for all the hard work that you do for Starlight Marine and doing so with pride! Brian Corbin, Westoil Marine Services Westoil Marine Services would like to recognize Brian Corbin as the March Employee of the Month. Brian has worked for Westoil since January 2010. In that time, he has maintained the appearance of our vessels by chipping and painting every tug and barge. He has also painted the dock and office. Brian’s efforts and skills have kept the Southern California fleet looking professional. Thank you for all your hard work. Tom Straws, Olympic Tug & Barge Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Tom Straws as the March Employee of the Month. When the decision was made to transition to a 24 hour dispatch model, we knew that we would need dedicated people in place to make it a successful one. Tom Straws has proven himself to be one of them. Since he was hired in September of last year, Tom has approached his job with focus and determination, while demonstrating a strong desire for the department to succeed in its transition. Tom brings a wealth of experience to Olympic Tug and Barge from his previous position as a dispatcher with NRC, and we are thankful he is now part of our team. Tom has dutifully earned March’s OTB employee of the month.

Thumbs Up Thumbs up to Richard Sheldon and Mo Allali for all the work they did on the lay barge at ARD. By cleaning the barge and highlighting all the tripping hazards, they made it a safer work environment for all crewmembers crossing the barge. Thank you! ~ Captain Dan Morrison, SMS Port Captain Thumbs up to Charlotte Koskelin for all the help while we were in town last week – from our immersion suits to the freezer, and all of the logistics involved with the coordination. Your help was instrumental and extremely appreciated. ~ Crew of the CF Campbell

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