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Creating a Better Community by Giving Back Since inception, community involvement has been an integral part of the Harley Marine culture. For years, Harley Marine has donated time, resources and money to the communities in which employees live, work and play. Although there are many organizations supported, one of the major in fundraising efforts is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. The ultimate goal of the Foundation is to better the lives of children living with cystic fibrosis and to one day find a cure for the disease. To honor those living with CF, Harley Marine has named several pieces of equipment after supporters and children battling this devastating disease. Each vessel is a symbol of the continued fight against cystic fibrosis in hopes of finding a cure. The Harley Marine fleet will continue “Cruisin’ For a Cure” until a barge can proudly be named “CURE IS FOUND”. At the end of February, Stephanie Gullickson attended the National Volunteer Leadership Conference hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The invitation was a recognition of her continual work as a key volunteer with the local Seattle CF Chapter, due in part to her role at Harley Marine Services. While at the conference, guests heard from several parents who have children living with and battling cystic fibrosis. Their personal stories were heartbreaking and emotional, yet very encouraging. Over the last year, progress with therapies and care for people with CF has been groundbreaking. The significant breakthrough of Kalydeco, the first drug available that targets the underlying cause of CF—a faulty gene and its protein product, CFTR, gives many living with CF a hope for more tomorrows. However, the drug is not approved for the entire CF population, therefore, the work isn’t done. Funding is still needed for research to move more drugs through the pipeline and give more CF patients the hope of a healthier, longer future. “I left the conference feeling rejuvenated and motivated to give back and passionate to do more for these young children and families combating such a terrible disease. I feel fortunate for my good health and for that, will work diligently to help the Foundation find a cure,” reports Stephanie. She hopes her energy is contagious throughout all of Harley Marine and will soon release a company wide effort to help fight cystic fibrosis. Look for more information and details in the coming month.
For more information about cystic fibrosis, please visit the Foundation’s website. http://www.cff.org/
Harley Marine culture. For years, Harley Marine has donated time,
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PRESS RELEASE
HARLEY MARINE SERVICES COMPLETES HARLEY MARINE GULF TRANSITION AND ANNOUNCES
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
SEATTLE, WA (February 8, 2012) – Harley Marine Services is pleased to announce
that the transition of MGI Trading Inc. of Houston, Texas is complete and the unit
operating under the name Harley Marine Gulf is fully integrated into the company.
Harley Marine Services acquired MGI in February 2011 and has since been working
towards a successful transition by incorporating the quality and safety procedures
established within the Harley Marine family of companies.
Rod Holland, General Manager and Kim Hatfield, Operations Manager, both integral parts of the transition,
are leaving Harley Marine Gulf to pursue new opportunities. Effective February 10, 2012, Rod and Kim will no
longer be with our family of companies. Rod Holland founded MGI in 1976 and has grown the business to be
one of the largest bunkering supply companies in the American Gulf. Kim Hatfield has been with the
company since 2004 overseeing the daily operation of the business.
Harley Franco, Chairman and CEO of Harley Marine Services stated, “We are saddened to hear that Rod
Holland and Kim Hatfield have chosen to leave our organization. Their leadership and vision have been
instrumental in getting our Gulf operation underway. Through their efforts, we provide expert marine
transportation service to our Gulf customers and will be able to successfully grow the business. I thank them
for their significant contributions and wish them well for the future.”
In the interim, Steve Estep, Port Captain for Harley Marine Gulf, will manage the business unit.
Harley Marine Services is a full service marine transportation company providing quality services along the
United States West Coast, Alaska, New York/New Jersey Harbor and the U.S. Gulf. Services provided include
the transportation and storage of petroleum products, ship assist and escort, and the transportation of
general cargo. Harley Marine companies set the benchmark for quality operations through outstanding safe,
responsible, reliable, and efficient performance in the marine transportation and petroleum industries. For
more information, please visit www.harleymarine.com.
For support at Harley Marine Gulf, please contact the below representatives.
Customer Service and Sales Human Resources
Rod Gullickson, VP of Operations Cheryl Domier, HR Manager
[email protected] or (206) 447-3052 [email protected] or (206) 829-7505
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Local Operations
Deborah Franco, VP of HSQE Steve Estep, Port Captain
[email protected] or (206) 387-4540 [email protected] or (832) 776-8710
By: Captain Richard Graham, Director HSQE with permission from Scott Sedam, author of original article.
I recently read an article by Scott Sedam, concerning quality management in a different industry. Mr Sedam is a former home-building executive who began his career in quality management about the same time I did. He relates a few stories about the US Auto Industry, Motorola, and AT&T Bell Labs that illustrate how quality management should lead business decisions and not just follow up to document mistakes and corrective actions. I paraphrase and use portions of his text below. In the late 1970’s, Ford Motor Company introduced the Fairmont, a midsize auto developed to fend off Japanese competition that was beating the “Big Three” US Auto Companies. The previous era represents the “worst of Detroit” auto making. Ford ran a serious ad during Super Bowl XIV in 1980 to display their new quality advantage. The narrator boasted that each Fairmont went through 21 inspection stations, thus assuring the quality of the vehicle. This impressed the average American in 1980, but, do more inspections mean better quality? No, because Japanese quality remained superior, even though Toyota used only three (3) inspectors per production line. Ford invested in 18 extra employees per line and Toyota’s quality still put the Fairmont to shame. How could that be? Here’s a hint: it was not the quality of the workers. At this time, Mr. Sedam was a quality process manager for Motorola, a true pioneer of the quality reformation during the 80’s and 90’s. During a business trip he rented a brand new Ford Fairmont from Hertz. He arrived late in the evening and while searching for his hotel, missed a street and had to turn around in a parking lot. During that turn, at normal speed, he hit a small pothole. Wham! The initial sound was followed by a deafening chatter that worsened when he
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slammed on the brakes. Steam rose from the grill and a dent formed in the hood from beneath. Further inspection revealed that this minor meeting with a pothole had completely detached the radiator and fan-shroud assembly from its mounting and sent it into the fan blades, which, in turn, sent the shroud into the hood from below. As he waited for a tow truck, he wondered if 22 inspectors might have prevented this problem. He uses this story to illustrate the fallacy of “quality by inspection.” Today, Ford and GM compete head to head with Japanese and Korean brands in surveys such as JD Power and ratings by Consumer Reports. The Ford Fusion was recently cited by Consumer Reports as having better reliability than the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. This was not achieved by adding that 22nd
inspector. Enter any domestic auto plant today and inspectors are very hard to find. What changed? When he entered the home-building industry in 1989, he was asked to sum up the state of quality in the industry. He called it “brute force quality”, defined as constant supervision, continual inspection, and mass rework.” It was the industry’s version of traditional “quality control.” Build stuff. Find errors. Fix them with vengeance, but at an incredible cost of time, money, employee morale, and customer satisfaction. He found intellectual buy-in to the idea that there was a better, more effective and less costly way to provide quality. In actual practice, though, few home builders grew beyond the “brute force” approach to quality. Some have fallen below that level during the current recession and are out of business.
Continued on following page.
The Evolution of Quality Management – Part I
By: Captain Richard Graham, Director HSQE with per-mission from Scott Sedam, author of original article.
A simple way to understand the problem with brute force quality comes from a landmark 1959 study at the renowned Bel l Labs, the research division of AT&T. Looking at years of data; they developed the “Rule of 1-10-100,” which compares the cost differential with finding problems during inspection and in the field, versus preventing them altogether. Most industries get hung up with “quality by inspection”. They believe finding and fixing problems is a good thing. Sure, it’s far better than letting the problems affect product and customer service. The brute force approach is so expensive and produces so much baggage that it can only be termed “bad”. Therein lays the first step to growing beyond the most dominant quality model in business. You cannot stop doing inspections tomorrow, but you have to accept that inspection-based quality is a negative approach. To get a handle on genuine quality management and develop the culture and systems to support it, the Rule of 1-10-100 must remain ever-present in our minds. The ultimate answer is prevention of problems, with a lock-tight process for remedy and recovery when things do go wrong, as it happens to the best systems. Prevention is where our time is best spent, because this is where both quality and money lie. In Part II of this article, we will consider the evolution of quality management in phases and see where we
stand.
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The Evolution of Quality Management – Part I
THE RULE OF 1–10–100
1 = PREVENTION (GOOD) Every dollar, nickel, penny, or hour spent on prevention of problems is a great investment.
10 = INSPECTION (BAD) If you let a problem develop and then find it through inspection, it costs 10 times as many dollars, nickels,
pennies, or hours.
100 = FIELD FAILURE (UGLY) If you let something fail in the field it’s another factor of 10 in time and money.
A simple way to understand
the problem with brute force
quality comes from a landmark
1959 study at the renowned
Bell Labs, the research division
of AT&T. Looking at years of
data; they developed the “Rule
of 1-10-100,” which compares
the cost differential with
finding problems during
inspection and in the field,
versus preventing them
altogether.
study at the
Labs, the research
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regulations, all of these are practices that can
eventually lead to incidents, some small but some
that become historical. And they are all practices
that can be avoided.
The finger pointing is just beginning on this latest
incident and will affect the marine industry for years
to come. No doubt, new rules, regulations and
changes will come out of it, and some may be for the
better. On the front lines of our business are the
crews on our vessels. Being a professional mariner
takes work and dedication. One lesson I would like
to see from this disaster is a reminder to our
mariners; they are professionals and they owe it to
themselves, their crews, the company they work for,
and the industry they are in to be professional every
minute of every day.
Safety Corner By: Andre Nault, California Safety Manager
The recent grounding of the Costa Concodia and the
tragic loss of life has again reminded us that across
all segments of the marine industry, risk is always
there; no matter how prepared we may try to be. It
is the major marine casualties like the Titanic, Exxon
Valdez, and the Deepwater Horizon blowout that
not only capture the attention of the world, but
inevitably lead to the major changes that ultimately
take place to try and make the marine industry safer.
One interesting thing that seems to happen when a
major disaster takes place is that the politicians come
out of the woodwork, creating new regulations,
rules and laws, all supposed to make us safer.
However, when reading the accounts of what is
known so far about this most recent disaster, all the
new rules, regulations, procedures and best practices
that may eventually become part of the equation
may not have prevented it, simply because the ones
that already exist were not practiced or followed.
If the crew of the Concordia had adhered to several
established best practices, this latest tragedy would
have been prevented. Lessons Learned have great
value if they are actually learned, and
new laws and requirements may be
completely appropriate in addressing
the prevention of future casualties and
disasters, but just as important in my
mind is that if the mariners followed
those already in place, most of these
incidents would be avoided.
Taking shortcuts, postponing or
skipping training, lack of attention or
s i t u a t i o n a l a w a r e n e s s , p o o r
navigational practices, poor judgment,
not following procedures and
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Safety Incentive Program
Winning Article:
H2S Safety
By: Joseph Miranda, OTB Mate Tankerman
Everyday members of our industry need to be cognizant of many hazards. A significant hazard to be aware
of is H2S. H2S (hydrogen sulfide) is a poisonous and colorless gas which is found in many of the products we
carry. The effects of H2S can be severe and deadly. Upon encountering H2S, the odor is reminiscent of rotten
eggs but it is known to quickly damage the olfactory nerve. This is a hazard because as H2S levels rise, the
sense of smell is impaired.
Oil terminals notify the vessels of elevated H2S levels prior to loading and frequently the terminal can lessen
the H2S impact by adding a scavenger to the product during the loading process. The subject of H2S may
not come up during a pre-transfer conference
however it is your responsibility to keep yourself and
others around you safe. Therefore, all Harley Marine
barges are equipped with H2S meters. These
meters are to be worn on the outside of the
clothing, preferably at chest height or within the
breathing zone. The meters need to be bump
tested at regular intervals. A bump test certifies the
meter is functioning properly.
H2S is measured in PPM or parts per million. These
H2S measurements are taken “over the open deck”
which is defined as two feet or more from tank
openings.
Regardless of the reported level of H2S, barge
personnel need to be aware of any H2S symptoms
such as eye or throat irritation, headache or nausea.
H2S is a hazard and it is something we encounter
often, therefore it is necessary to always remain
vigilant.
transfer conference
barges are equipped with H2S meters. These
meters are to be worn on the outside of the
which is defined as two feet or more from tank
Regardless of the reported level of H2S, barge
often, therefore it is necessary to always remain
SIP PROGRAM AWARD RECIPIENT
Joe Miranda received the first Harley Marine
Carhartt Jacket SIP Award by accumulating
240 Safety Incentive Program points.
Congratulations Joe!
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Safety Incentive Program
Winning Tips:
Weather
By: Christopher Tranos, HMNY Barge Captain
Be mindful of upcoming weather events! If you know icy or snowy conditions are forecasted, make sure you
have plenty of ice melt, salt, shovels, gloves and hard hat liners on hand. Remember that wearing your PFD
and hard hat can save your life. Falling icicles can cause serious injury or even fatalities. Slips on ice can end
careers. With the winter season upon us, please be extra vigilant and watch out for your fellow shipmates. If
we see someone coming aboard or getting off the tug or barge; wait a minute, assist the person by holding
the ladder or lend a spare hand. BE SAFE!!
Speed Work
By: Colby Kuhn, OTB Deckhand
It is easy to become complacent and want to complete any job fast. It is important to remember that safety is
our number one goal, not how fast we can accomplish a task. In some instances, crew members grab a line
at the top of the eye when placing it on a bit. If the line does not have enough slack or something shifts it can
cause a pinch point. To reduce risk, one should grab the eye at the side and always be aware of what is
happening around them.
Proper Line Handling Technique
By: Travis McGrath, SMS Mate
Trips and falls are followed closely by back injuries as the leading cause of injuries both in and out of the
marine industry. Both of these hazards exist on deck while handling lines. Of utmost importance is keeping
one's hands and body out of the bight at all times. Ship assist work can seem routine at times, especially from
the deck point of view Complacency at any level puts everyone in danger. Also, a narrow focus on
performing a task can make one unaware of potential hazards. One of the most important and valuable
attributes of any mariner is situational awareness. After making off a line, the deckhand should always move
to a location that provides protection from a line or bit failure. The Captain should alert the deckhand if the
line is coming tight and the deckhand needs to move.
Rest
By: Daniel Baumfalk, OTB Master
Proper rest and hydration is just as important during a cold spell as it is during summer. Be on the lookout for
signs of frostbite and dehydration. Heavy coats and rain gear can cause a lot of water to leave your body.
Unexpected headaches, tingling, or unusual changes in mood or appetite should not be ignored.
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Thumbs Up to Amy Ryker - she has always been invaluable to me, but her recent
mastery of many new things has been inspirational - thank you Amy for your
commitment. ~ Todd Prophet
Millennium Maritime would like to give a big Thumbs Up to the Starlight Marine
shore side engineering department. A Millennium Tug recently experienced a
minor mechanical failure while in San Francisco that was quickly rectified by the
local engineering team. Due to the efforts and talents of Port Engineer Tom Larson, Fabricator/Mechanic
Marc Douville and Mechanic Chris Royeton, repairs were made and the tug was fully operational in less than
12 hours. The foresight to have stocked parts at hand and the organizational skills to handle these large jobs
in a timely manner is amazing.
I want to give a big Thumbs Up, Atta Boys and Yee Haw to the CF Campbell Crew, Tom Larsen and his team
for getting the CF Campbell prepared for her departure to Los Angeles. There was a terrific team effort to get
all the tasks done in time to make the 0200 departure window. Thank you all for making this happen.
~ Jonathan Mendes.
I would like to acknowledge and give a Thumbs Up to all those individuals who prepared the Ernest Campbell
for her departure to Alaska after getting out of dry dock. Without the help and teamwork from all at WHQ it
would have been nearly impossible.
It was as close to an Extreme Home Makeover as many have ever seen. If there was a vessel moored at Pier
23, the crew was working on the Ernest. If a vessel was on hire standing by, the crews came in according to
their watch schedule. And, there were multiple crew members that came in on their off time including
Randall Reinders, Garri Ferguson, Mike Everhart, John Strongberg, and Paul Thompson. Each had certain
skills that pertained to the project. Most of the time they started at 0600 and worked until late in the evening.
The shop mechanics worked late all week to finish repairs and some of them didn’t get home before 2000
each night.
The Purchasing Department, Steve Springman and all the shop employees pulled through on supplies. If
Jake, Curtis, David and Akiva weren’t running supplies they were asking for a project on the boat. HR and
QSE conducted new hire processes and safety orientations along with normal duties and I saw them staying
late to make sure things were entered into systems and ready to go. Brian Healy spent a full day doing
carpentry work to get the wheel house put back together.
With the combined efforts, the Ernest Campbell arrived in Ketchikan on time and the boat looks great.
Throughout the week, it was amazing to see how things were coming together. There were over 20 people
working on multiple projects in every space on the vessel. I am impressed at how everyone came together for
the good of the company and thank every boat crew and department that participated in the project. Thank
you all. ~ Mike Coleman
Thumb’s Up to Kelly Ostrem for all her hard work and consistent dedication to the Human Resources department.
Thumbs Up
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Mentoring in the Marine Industry: The Mentee
In the Harley Marine Services Mentoring Program, the Mentee is the critical role. The Mentee will either work
with a Coach or a Mentor. The Mentee will work with a Mentor if he/she is working to set goals and write a
Professional Development Plan. The Mentee will work with a Coach if he/she is working to master a set of
marine skills. Once the marine skill set is accomplished, the Mentee may choose to select a Mentor and begin
another phase of the program. The Mentee may choose to continue to work with their Coach as a mentor or
choose another person to fill that role. Coaches work with skills, Mentors work with setting goals.
The top five reasons to be a Harley Marine Mentee:
1. Learn from a respected, knowledgeable co-worker, which you selected.
2. Experience personal growth and gain a deeper understanding of your role in the marine industry.
3. Demonstrate your professional growth and readiness for advancement.
4. Enhance your maritime skills and/or establish goals through working with a reliable professional.
5. Start to build a professional network of trusted advisors and contacts.
The Mentee will work with either a Coach or Mentor. Both programs are cyclical; the Coach selects several
areas of focus from a list of ‘Requisite Skills’. Once the Mentee masters those skills, the cycle continues until the
list is exhausted. The ‘Requisite Skills’ can be found in Appendix D through H in the Coaching Document,
found on the Vessel Communication Center. When working with a Mentor, the Mentee sets a series of goals
and then plans action steps necessary to meet the goals. The Mentor-Mentee team meets frequently to
monitor progress and review goals. The cycle continues until the established goals are achieved.
In both situations, the momentum is established by the
Mentee. The Mentee is responsible to set meetings
and plan agendas. Prior to the first meeting, the
Mentee asks the Mentor or Coach to complete
Appendix A. Appendix A is a familiarization work-
sheet. The familiarization worksheet is an opportunity
for the Mentor to share several marine experiences
with their Mentee. The worksheet is a conversation
starter. Time is needed to build a trust relationship,
Appendix A is designed to spark a professional
conversation and start to understand each other’s
values. Each mentorship is unique and the program
may be fine tuned to meet the needs of the team.
In the Harley Marine Services Mentoring Program, the
Mentee is the prime beneficiary. The Mentee does the
work and gains from the Mentors experiences. When
experiences are shared between co-workers, all of
Harley Marine benefits.
Mentee asks the Mentor or Coach to complete
Appendix A is designed to spark a professional
conversation and start to understand each other’s
Personal Green Endeavors
Several Harley Marine Employees have taken
personal initiative and creatively began to reduce,
recycle and reuse at HMS. We are printing back-to
-back more and using environmental friendly
products. In Seattle, we reduced the number of
floor mats being used in the office to save costs
and conserve resources. Talk about a smaller
footprint. What else are we doing or not doing to
support sustainability? Let us know and we will
publish them in next month’s Soundings! Send in
your ideas to [email protected].
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Preparing for Winter Storms
Provided by United States Department of Labor
Winter storms create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work
activities. According to the National Weather Service, about 70 percent of injuries during winter storms result
from vehicle accidents, and about 25 percent of injuries result from being caught out in the storm. Learning
about how to prepare for a winter storm and avoid hazards when one occurs will help keep you safe during
the winter season.
It is important to monitor weather sources to be informed when a winter storm is possible and to be familiar
with the terms used to describe the likelihood, immediacy, and conditions of a potential storm. The box
below provides information on the types of winter storm watches and warnings.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides multiple ways to stay informed
about winter storms. NOAA Weather Radio is a network of radio stations that continuously broadcast
weather information from the nearest National Weather Service office. The NOAAWatch website also
provides information on the weather outlook.
If you are notified of a winter storm watch, advisory or warning, follow instructions from your local
authorities.
For more information, please visit http://www.osha.gov/dts/weather/winter_storm/index.html.
Winter storm watch: Be alert, a storm is likely.
Winter weather advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause
significant inconveniences and may be hazardous, especially to motorists.
Frost/freeze warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause
damage to plants, crops, or fruit trees.
Winter storm warning: Take action, the storm is in or entering the area.
Blizzard warning: Snow and strong winds combined will produce blinding snow,
near zero visibility, deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill--seek refuge
immediately.
Wind chill: Wind chill is an estimation of how cold it feels outside when the effects
of temperature and wind speed are combined.
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2012 Open Enrollment
It is that time of year again! Our annual open enrollment period for all employees covered under the Harley
Marine Services, Inc. company healthcare plan is here. This allows for you to make changes to your
dependents’ status without a qualifying event and update your beneficiary information, if needed. This is also
the time to enroll in the healthcare plan if you opted out during your initial eligibility period.
The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) will also be available at this time. The plan allows for you to contribute
up to $2,000 per year pre-tax for qualified reimbursable healthcare-related expenses. Please note: even if you
are a current participant in the FSA plan, you will be required to re-enroll as this is mandated by IRS due to the
use of pre-tax dollars.
All enrollment forms must be submitted no later than March 31, 2012 to ensure coverage. Please contact
your local HR representative for enrollment forms today and any further information regarding enrollment!
There has been a lot of
mention of the Ernest
Campbell in this issue,
so pictured to the right
is the vessel loading the
PM230 at Petro, Ketchikan.
They will be making stops
at Skagway, Juneau,
Hoonah, Sitka, Angoon
and back to Ketchikan.
Wishing the crew onboard
safe seas and travels.
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Harley Franco Visits NY Operation
In mid-February Harley Franco, Chairman and CEO of
Harley Marine Services, visited the Harley Marine NY
operation. While there, he had the opportunity to
board three vessels including the HMS Liberty,
Chabria Sea and Chrestensen Sea as well as visit the
local office and shoreside staff. Pictured to the right is
HMNY Mate, Michael Parks and Harley Franco
onboard the HMS Liberty during a ride-along, the
three HMNY barges loaded with product for our
valuable customers, Chemoil, Maersk and
ConocoPhillips, and lastly Harley, Lela and Robert
Franco as they pass the Statue of Liberty. During the
visit, Mr. Franco had the opportunity to discuss the
current operation, future growth opportunities and
market strategy with General Manager, John Walls.
“The business entity (HMNY) has great potential to
expand in the near future as long as our focus
remains on safe, responsible, reliable, and efficient
operation” Harley Franco.
Wellness Survey
Harley Marine’s Human Resources Department is seeking information from employees about starting a company wide Wellness Program. Specifically, HR is looking for your feedback regarding programs you may be interested in as well as incentives that would entice you to participate. Examples of possible incentives and potential program ideas are already included in the survey.
To participate, please follow the below link. Your feedback is appreciated as it will help us put together, the Harley Marine Health Club! Please respond by March 12, 2012. If you have additional feedback, please submit your comments and suggestions to the Human Resources Department.
Please click here to provide your feedback!
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=YGMHMIdWabHy9lwZsUt28A
March Anniversaries
Harley Marine NY
Erick Ocasio - 5 years
Michael O’Donnell - 2 years
Kristen Steffensen - 1 year
Harley Marine Services
Jennifer Moore - 1 year
Millennium Maritime
Richard Jabuka - 12 years
Brian Shea - 4 years
Neal Maresca - 2 years
Olympic Tug & Barge
John Walker - 18 years
Denise Rovin - 17 years
Justin Hutton - 12 years
Bart Sappington - 5 years
John Lennon - 3 years
John Engle - 2 years
Pacific Coast Maritime
Paul Hanson - 18 years
Rick Bostwick - 2 years
Starlight Marine Services
Gabriel Cleope - 9 years
Bryan Wynn - 5 years
Bob Mather - 4 years
Richard Sheldon - 4 years
Charlotte Koskelin - 2 years
Westoil Marine Services
Marc Delgadillo - 13 years
Kelly Moore - 13 years
James Garvey - 8 years
Thank you for your continued
support and dedication over the
years, Happy Anniversary!
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Millennium Maritime Relocates the Historic Merchant
Marine Vessel, S.S. Lane Victory
On February 6th, Captain Pat Lopez on the Millennium Maverick and
Captain Michael Rubino on the Tim Quigg moved the USS Lane Victory
from her home berth of LA93 to LA46, due to terminal construction and
wharf expansion.
Built in Los Angeles in 1945, the S.S. Lane Victory served with distinction
during World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War, and during times of
peace as part of the merchant fleet. After years of deterioration,
volunteers of the United States Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II
restored the vessel to its original condition. Now a nationally recognized
historic landmark, the S.S. Lane Victory serves as a museum and memorial
to the service and sacrifices of all Merchant Marine sailors and Navy Armed
Guardsmen. Public tours and day trips to Catalina Island are provided to
tourists and visitors of the Los Angeles area.
Our cover photo is also of the Lane Victory assist in Los Angeles. Great
job to the crews of the Millennium Maverick and Tim Quigg for getting the
vessel to her temporary resting location safely.
March Birthdays
Harley Marine Gulf James Butler 3/8 Michael Harvey 3/19 Harley Marine NY Holger Emeneth 3/10 James Rogers 3/14 Raymond Keevins 3/15
Harley Marine Services Steve Politeo 3/6 Keith Barnes 3/17 Jefrey Mustonen 3/23 Gayle Garbareno 3/31 Millennium Maritime Louis Mungaray 3/2 Paul Tokuda 3/11 David Spanjol 3/30
Olympic Tug & Barge Robert Lussier 3/4 David Mershon 3/4 Gaylon Ford 3/5 Colby Kuhn 3/9 Donald Voip 3/13 Jake Nelson 3/14 Tyler Holmes 3/15 Samuel Williams 3/18 Andrew Martin 3/19
Cory Buckhalter 3/21 Luck Beck 3/23 Zachary Singer 3/25 Thomas Hoats 3/26 Michael Everhart 3/28 Steve Felton 3/30 Pacific Coast Maritime Paul Hanson 3/5 Mark Hurst 3/19
Steven Osberg 3/27 Pacific Terminal Services Larry Lamb 3/3 Robert Weiss 3/27 Starlight Marine Services Bryan Wynn 3/17 Kyle Uhl 3/26 Westoil Marine Services
Giuseppe Logrande 3/3 Benedetto Baroncini 3/4 Patrick Speers 3/10 James Garvey 3/11
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Join us in welcoming Audrey Darlin Stultz to the Harley Marine Family. She was
born on December 10, 2011 at 0317, weighing 6lbs. and 5oz. Proud parents
Josh Stultz, a former SMS Captain and now SF Bay Bar Pilot Trainee and Lydia
Zink Stultz, the Marketing Coordinator at Starlight Marine Services are enjoying
parenthood with their first child.
Join us in welcoming Liam David Hellmann to the Harley Marine Family. He
was born on February 28, 2012 at 0200, weighing 6lbs. and 8oz. and
measuring 19 inches long. Proud parents Scott Hellmann, a dispatcher at
HMNY and Jeannine Riggio report that the baby and family are doing well. The
picture below is one of the first of little Liam. Congratulations!
Administrative Questions
If you have questions
regarding your quarterly
statement, participant
website, or plan provisions,
please contact your plan
administrator:
G. Russell Knobel & Associates
1-800-822-9205
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
Plan Eligibility
You are eligible to enter your
retirement plan if you are age
21 or older, and have
completed 3 months
of service.
401(k) Plan Open Enrollment
March 1st through 20
th is the open enrollment period for April entry into
the Harley Marine 401(k) plan. Human Resources will mail out packets to
newly eligible employees. An enrollment/deferral form can also be
obtained on the PAF system under Employee Forms, 401(k) Application
for Participation.
Please note that the quarterly open enrollment is the only time you can
enroll in the plan or change your deferral amount. As a reminder, you can
change your investment elections at anytime online at
www.moranknobel.com. For additional information or questions on the
401(k) program, please contact your HR Representative anytime at 206-
628-0051 or contact Melody Prentice, the Harley Marine 401(k) plan
educational specialist
Roth 401(k) Option
As the name suggests, a Roth 401(k) combines features of the traditional
401(k) with those of the Roth IRA. It's offered by employers like a regular
401(k) plan, but as with a Roth IRA, contributions are made with after-tax
dollars. While you don't get an upfront tax-deduction, the account grows
tax-free, and withdrawals taken during retirement aren't subject to income
tax, provided you're at least 59½ and you've held the account for five years
or more.
Workers who are offered this option face a difficult choice: contribute to a
Roth 401(k) and suffer a cut in take-home pay (since contributions are
made with after-tax dollars), or stick with a traditional 401(k) and hope
that in retirement, their tax rate will be lower than it is now. Alternatively,
employees could hedge their bets by allocating contributions to both
accounts.
Making a sound decision hinges on your estimation of the taxes you think
you'll pay in retirement. If you expect your tax rate to be the same or
higher in retirement than it is now, you might be better off with a Roth
401(k). This is likely to be the case with young people who are just
starting their careers and expect their income to increase in the future. If
you're in your peak earning years, on the other hand, and you figure your
tax bracket will be lower in retirement, you'll benefit from continuing with
traditional 401(k) contributions.
Please use the tools on the Moran Knobel’s website to determine if Roth
401(k) contributions are something you should consider. You can also
contact your education specialist (Melody Prescott) with any questions.
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Harley Marine Services, Inc.
910 SW Spokane Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 628-0051
www.HarleyMarine.com
Editor: Stephanie Gullickson
FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Millennium Maritime
Chad Thomas, Captain
The Southern California Team would like to recognize Chad Thomas as the
February Employee of the Month. Chad is one of our newest harbor Captains
at Millennium Maritime and has shown that he is a real team player. Along
with covering the harbor shift work, he has been extremely helpful with the
outside tows from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Chad is currently training for
the permanent Captain position on outside tows. Thank you for being a “can-
do” guy, your team spirit is appreciated. Congratulations!
Olympic Tug & Barge
Garri Ferguson
Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Garri Ferguson as the February
Employee of the Month. Garri has been employed with OTB since 2003. He
has always been regarded as the “go-to” guy. His experience, knowledge and
versatility is difficult to match. Recently, Garri was a key factor in successfully
getting the Ernest Campbell completed in time to sail for SE Alaska. His day to
day commitment to quality, safety, the environment, and professional
operations are admirable. Garri, thank you for your hard work and knowledge
you bring to the table.
NEW HIRES IN FEBRUARY
Harley Marine Gulf
Joshua Beebe - Deckhand Tankerman
Troy Swear - Deckhand Tankerman
Olympic Tug & Barge
Luck Beck - AB Deckhand
Marc Blodgett - Mate Tankerman
James Clark - Mate
Darin Masterson - Deckhand Tankerman
Timothy McCormick - Captain
Matthew Stotts - Engineer
Donald Voip - Deckhand Tankerman
Pacific Coast Maritime
Carlos Trinidad - Deckhand Cook
Starlight Marine Services
Patrick Nohr-Forrester - Deckhand
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