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NO. 92 KEYSTONE SHIPPING CO. SPRING 2013

CHAMBER OF SHIPPING OF AMERICA (CSA) JONES DEVLIN SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

NEW ORLEANS – MAY 23, 2013

Captain Bruce Fernie(L) and Captain Tim O’Connor (R) being presented CSA Award CSA Policy Chairwoman Susan Hayman presentling CAPE KENNEDY Chief Engineer by Admiral Bob North, USCG Ret’d., “Recognizing Five Years of Keystone Sponsor- Chris O’Sullivan with CSA Safety Award plaque for CAPE KENNEDY as well as ship of the CSA Safety Awards Program” CAPE KNOX

CSA Policy Chairwoman Susan Hayman presenting Port Engineer Chris Keefe with CSA Policy Chairwoman Susan Hayman presenting Captain Bill Peterson (C),General CSA Safety Awards for CAPE VINCENT, CAPE VICTORY, CAPE RAY, CAPE RISE Manager Key Lakes and Captain Joe Hooker (R) GREAT REPUBLIC, with CSA and CAPE RACE Safety Awards for the ARTHUR M. ANDERSON, PRESQUE ISLE, EDGAR B. SPEER, JOHN G. MUNSON, CASON J. CALLAWAY, ROGER BLOUGH and PHILIP R. CLARKE Keystone Shipping Co. once again was proud to participate in the fifty-fifth annual CSA (Chamber of Shipping of America) ship safety achievement awards program held in New Orleans on May 23, 2013. Fourteen of our vessels received awards. (Refer to the table at the top of page 2.) These awards are given to vessels that have operated at least two years without a seafarer involved in a lost-time injury. Over 180 people, representing more than 70 companies attended this annual industry sponsored event. Keystone has been a proud participant with these Jones Devlin Awards since the inception of the program. Participating in the event and seated at the Keystone table were: Captain Joseph Hooker, Master, M/V Great Republic, Mr. Deepak Varshney, SOMO, Marad Central Region- New Orleans, Chief Engineer Chris O’Sullivan, MV CAPE KNOX, CSA Board Chairman Captain Bruce Fernie & Keystone Vice President of Operations, Captain Bill Peterson, Key Lakes General Manager , Mr. Andy Hake , Fleet Engineer for Keystone Marad Fleet and Manager of Government Contracts, Mr. Chris Keefe, Port Engineer, New Orleans, and Captain Tim O’Connor, Keystone Fleet Safety & Quality Assurance Officer.

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CAPE VINCENT 17 Years ARTHUR M. ANDERSON 6 Years CAPE VICTORY 13 Years PRESQUE ISLE 6 Years CAPE RAY 12 Years EDGAR B. SPEER 5 Years CAPE RISE 12 Years JOHN G. MUNSON 5 Years CAPE KNOX 11 Years CASON J. CALLAWAY 5 Years CAPE KENNEDY 11Years ROGER BLOUGH 3 Years CAPE RACE 11 Years PHILLIP R. CLARKE 2 Years

Joseph Cox, CSA President said: “We have been holding these annual award ceremonies since 1958. This was the fifty-fifth anniversary of the program. For that initial year, we honored six vessels having a total of twelve years operation with no lost-time accidents. This year, CSA gave awards to 1,438 vessels that operated 8,394 total years without a lost-time accident. This extraordinary record is directly attributable to the professionalism of our seafarers and the dedication of shore-based company personnel to safe operation.”

CSA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS SEMINAR WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Standing left to right: Captain M. Blatnik, Master, MV ROGER BLOUGH, , K. Gerasimos, Operations-Key Lakes, A. Hake, Fleet Engineer for the MARAD Fleet and Manager of Government Contracts-Keystone Shipping Co., Captain T. O’Connor, Fleet Safety & Quality Assurance Officer-Keystone Shipping Co. Seated left to right: Chief Engineer J. Matthews, MV CAPE RACE, D. J. Kurz, Chartering-Business Development-Keystone Shipping Co. and Captain B. Fernie, Vice President of Operations- Keystone Shipping Co. Keystone was delighted to have twelve vessels (see chartlet atop page 3) honored at the annual Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) Environmental Achievement Awards dinner held on November 13, 2012 in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. CSA awarded Certificates of Environmental Achievment to 1,277 ships and vessels owned by seventy-six companies that achieved environmental excellence for at least a two-year period. The average number of years operating without incident for ships and vessels entered is 6.9 years. Two hunderd and ninety-one of the vessels have logged more than ten years each of environmental success.

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The chart below lists our twelve CSA honored vessels. We salute you on your continued achievement in environmental excellence! Joseph J. Cox, president of CSA, said, “These awards celebrate the dedication to environmental excellence of our seafarers and the company personnel shoreside who operate our vessels to the highest standards. In today’s world, it seems our industry only gets front-page news when spills or other environmental problems occur. It is encouraging to see how many vessels go for years achieving environmental excellence. It should be clear to the American public that we, in the maritime industry, take our stewardship of the marine environment very seriously.”

KEYSTONE ANNUAL CONFERENCE FT. MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18-22, 2013

Once again, a successful fleet conference was held. This year, for the first time, our annual conference was held in Ft. Myers. There were approximately 60 Officers on hand and 25 Office Personnel from Duluth and Bala Cynwyd, as well as other Keystone Field Offices. Topics covered included:

SHIPBOARD ENERGY MANAGEMENT - SEEMP WORKPLACE BULLYING

VESSEL SECURITY THE HUMAN ELEMENT

REGULATORY UPDATES: BALLAST, STCW VESSEL GENERAL PERMITS HOT WORK PROCEDURES

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE HEALTH & WELFARE TOPICS

Captain Joe Hooker, Master, GREAT REPUBLIC (L), Dave Schultze, Keystone Manager Gregg Ruhl, CN Managing Director-Great Lakes Fleet & COGEMA & CN Director of Fleet Human Resources (C), Tom Emery, Esquire (CR) and Jerry Walls, Key Lakes Sales & Marketing-Docks & Vessels, Bob Young, CN Traffic Manager (C) and Captain Safety Coordinator (R) Mark Blatnik, Master, ROGER BLOUGH

Environmental Achievement Awards to Keystone Vessels Years Without an Incident Vessel

6 Years ARTHUR M. ANDERSON, ROGER BLOUGH, CAPE RACE, CAPE VINCENT 5 Years CASON J. CALLAWAY 4 Years CAPE KENNEDY, CAPE KNOX 3 Years CAPE RAY, PHILIP R. CLARKE, JOHN G. MUNSON 2 Years EDWIN H. GOTT, PREQUE ISLE

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Chief Engineer David Cake, CAPE RISE Andy Hake-Fleet Engineer for the MARAD Fleet and Manager of Government Contracts (L), Chris Keefe-Port Engineer New Orleans (C) and Mitch Koslow-Vice President of Engineering-Keystone Shipping Co. (R)

Bob Lyman, EAP (Employee Assistance Program Coordinator) instructing on “Work- Bob Lyman EAP (L) and Chief Officer (and relief Master) Jim Fisher, GREAT REPUBLIC Place Bullying” Seminar evaluations were very favorable on the range and depth of topics. Our thanks to all for making this conference successful.

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE SECURITY THREATS?

Whether you are assigned to one of our MSC, MARAD or Commercial Vessels you must always be on guard to prevent security lapses. Insider “Threat Indicators” would include:

Seeking to gain higher clearance or access outside the job scope Engaging in classified conversations with unauthorized individuals Working hours inconsistent with job assignment or insistence on working in private Accessing sensitive computer networks at unusual times Exploitable behavior traits (gambling, drinking,…..) Repeated security violations Attempting to enter areas not granted access to

BE AWARE OF THE ACTIONS OF THOSE AROUND YOU AND REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIORS. Source: Defense Security Service, Counterintelligence Directorate

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Keystone Fleet Safety and Environmental Standards are among the most stringent in the industry. Our Fleet Accident and Pollution Free Day Statistics as of April 30, 2013.

We need you to continue your fine efforts!

Vessel Accident Pollution Vessel Accident Pollution

ANTARES 578 578 EDGAR B. SPEER 2202 859

ARTHUR M. ANDERSON 2384 2513 EDWIN H. GOTT 217 450

CAPE KENNEDY 4290 2005 EUGENE A. OBREGON 177 436

CAPE KNOX 4407 1820 GREAT REPUBLIC 208 608

CAPE RACE 4227 2590 JOHN G. MUNSON* 2065* 1312*

CAPE RAY 4564 1426 MATEJ KOCAK 446 446

CAPE RISE 4564 645 PHILIP R. CLARKE 975 1434

CAPE VICTORY 5187 510 POLLUX 578 578

CAPE VINCENT 6514 2478 PRESQUE ISLE 20 1286

CASON J. CALLAWAY 2005 2325 REGULUS 578 578

DENEBOLA 578 578 ROGER BLOUGH 1331 2493

STEPHEN W. PLESS 443 287

NOTABLE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE THE SPRING SAFETY LINE (SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AS ALWAYS, WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN KEYSTONE’S GOAL OF PROVIDING THE SAFEST AND MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. SAFETY

14th Consecutive Award 12th Consecutive Award CAPE VICTORY (17th overall) CAPE RAY CAPE RISE 5th Consecutive Award CAPE KNOX (15th overall) CASON J. CALLAWAY (7th overall) One Year Award 6thth Consecutive Award MATEJ KOCAK ARTHUR M. ANDERSON STEPHEN W. PLESS EDGAR B. SPEER

ENVIRONMENTAL 7th Consecutive Award 6th Consecutive Award CAPE RACE (12th overall) CASON J. CALLAWAY (7th overall) 5th Consecutive Award 3rd Consecutive Award CAPE KENNEDY (14th overall) PRESQUE ISLE (5th overall) 2nd Consecutive Award One Year Award EDGAR B. SPEER (6th overall) MATEJ KOCAK EUGENE A. OBREGON CAPE VICTORY (17th overall)

SAFETY, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING MINUTES

We continue to be very pleased with the content of the minutes from the shipboard monthly safety meetings and we highlight some recent

points from a number of vessels.

CAPTAIN D. MATHIE – CHIEF ENGINEER T. KNAPP , PRESQUE ISLE – APRIL 12, 2013

Discussed flawless operations and how accidents may be prevented with risk assessments and lessons learned from previous incidents. Good job to the Safety Rover in noticing that the escape scuttles on deck had broken hinges. Good job to the AB that pointed out to the 1st Mate and 2nd Mate that they were walking underneath the unloading boom and had the sense to

point this out and the need to go around. Regardless of position, safety awareness and pointing out hazards is everyone’s job. Outdoor electric plugs must have their caps returned after use so as to prevent water from deteriorating the wires. Discussed the Company Policy on flip flops, shower slippers and open toed sandals. These are not to be worn outside of crew quarters; this

excludes their use in passageways, galleys and rec rooms.

ARTHUR M. ANDERSON – CAPTAIN A. GAPCZYNSKI – CHIEF ENGINEER S. THOMPSON – MAY 18, 2013

Discussed several G.I.M.’S (General Information to Masters) including Great Lakes Fleet G.I.M. No. 183, Falling Through Opening In Walkway. Discussed the need for risk assessment, the importance of JHA’S were stressed in order to identify, eliminate or mitigate risks of the job; and the need to maintain situational awareness at all times.

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Observations submitted by the Safety Rovers included:

o Supply piping to auxiliary cooler pump is a tripping hazard in the lower Engine Room. o Found that a cable clip on #1 wire had worked itself out.

Discussion of environmental issues included the observation that trash is to be burned on open lakes only, not at docks or in rivers. Each time garbage is burned it is logged in the garbage log.

Discussion of regulated discharges includes the observation that the discharge of firefighting foam is allowed only in emergency situations and logged in the NPDES book. Discharge of foam for maintenance or training purposes is not permitted.

GREAT REPUBLIC – CAPTAIN J. HOOKER – CHIEF ENGINEER M. WILLIAMS – MAY 17, 2013

A recently submitted Near Miss involved the boom walkway access chains that were left in a position that did not secure the walkway. It was brought to the Committees attention how cargo overspills and falling chutes at loading docks may cause damage to the vessel or injury to

the crew. The Committee discussed the importance of immediately cleaning up any grease discovered on deck. Small coffee cans and putty knives are

effective in cleaning up excess grease coming off machinery and cable chocks. Observations submitted by the Safety Rovers included:

o Steps were identified where non-skid strips are in need of repair. o A loose electrical conduit was reported.

EDWIN H. GOTT - CAPTAIN T. LANTHIER - CHIEF ENGINEER M. KOLENDA – APRIL 28, 2013 The spring inspection of lifesaving gear identified several lights on lifejackets and immersion suits that are expired and must be replaced as soon as

possible. Reviewed the Safe Job Procedure for taking on supplies via the supply boat Ojibway at Soo Marine Supply. Observations by the Safety Rover included:

o Engine Room Gangway ramp found unsecured while underway. o A hose was found in the walkway of the conveyor loop.

Discussion of environmental issues included an inventory of the oil pollution clean-up kit (barrel) and containment gear and a confirmation that it is posted on the fire plan.

Total Observations submitted by the Safety Rover: 9 CAPE KENNEDY – CHIEF MATE R. NOACK – CHIEF ENGINEER C. O’SULLIVAN – APRIL 26, 2013

All emergency stops and shut-downs, and fire pump remote controls located at the Safety Stations were explained and discussed during weekly emergency drill.

Radio communication is made every morning with the Duty Gate Guard. This daily communication provides for the exchange of information regarding activities aboard the ship, including the arrival of visitors, contractors and other business.

The Chief Engineer thanked the crew for their recent efforts to “make the ship shine” in preparation for the visit of the new MARAD Deputy ADMINISTRATOR, Capt. Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, USN (Ret.). Although Capt. Jaenichen only had time to tour the CAPE KNOX, the Chief Engineer emphasized that our performance ensures that the ship will look its best and perform its mission, which reflects well on Keystone and MARAD and is essential to the continued success of the Ready Reserve Fleet program.

Anyone and everyone is invited to our Safety Meetings (contractors, MARAD and KSC personnel, logistics support).

CAPE VICTORY – CHIEF MATE M. NOWAK – CHIEF ENGINEER D. GIFFORD – APRIL 25, 2013

Fleetwide G.I.M. (General Information to Masters) Review & Discussion – G.I.M. #3008 “The Human Element”, A Guide to Human Behaviour in the Shipping Industry, which a copy has been provided for Master’s Library aboard. Chapter 7 was discussed dealing with Fatigue in relation to the Maritime Industry. Several case studies of marine accidents and sleep debt were reviewed. G.I.M. #3009, USCG Alert (01-13) regarding Counterfeit Portable Fire Extinguishers being found aboard ships, specifically Amerex and Buckeye brands. Photos were shown of several indicating differences between the genuine and counterfeit extinguishers. An inspection of all ship’s extinguishers to be made as part of periodic checks to assure none of these counterfeit units are aboard. G.I.M. #3010 USCG Alert – Surge Protective Devices – Once again subject has come up, this time with (2) fire incidents aboard a US flag container vessel. Vessel completed upgrade of UPS’s and Power strips in 12/12 (see WO’s 4687773 & 4687878). G.I.M. #3011 – MARPOL ORB (Oil Record Book) Amendments – Part 1 Machinery Spaces – New entry categories added to existing ORB’s to include Manual sludge tank addition and tracking of bilge water. Also signature formats and units used were clarified for ORB’s. GRIM. #3012 – Removal of printed G.I.M.’s and use of CD-ROM archived G.I.M.’s 2005 through 2011. G.I.M. #3013 – Fluke Meter recalls – Did not affect our ship’s models. G.I.M. #3014 – Signals Newsletter – April 2013.

CAPE RACE – CHIEF MATE P. WRIGHT – CHIEF ENGINEER J. MATHEWS – APRIL 29, 2013

Drills / Training covering the use of inline foam eductors, firefighting foam, pollution response and emergency resuscitation equipment were conducted this month.

The ship’s Vessel Energy Efficiency Officer (VEEO), 1st A/E Chris Myers briefed all in attendance on the goals of the program and on the recent overview of the program that was given by Mike Gaffney of Alaris Corp. The VEEO discussed the method and goals of our ship’s first Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) and solicited all hands to think of ways to conserve energy aboard.

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The 1st Assistant Engineer Chris Myers and 2nd Assistant Engineer Dan Schrivanich reported on finding several shipyard workers who boarded the ship and went to the engine room without reporting to the Chief Engineer as is posted at the ship’s entry point. The 1st A/E and the 2nd A/E politely challenged the workers as to their business aboard and they reminded them of the notice to inform the Chief Engineer or Chief Mate before starting work.

CAPE RAY – CHIEF MATE D. MACDONALD – CHIEF ENGINEER T. TOMPKINS – APRIL 30, 2013

It was raised that the filters to the clothes dryers need to be cleaned out more than the once per week as per current schedule. After discussion these filters are checked daily and cleaned as needed as part of daily sanitary. (GVA duty)

MV ROGER BLOUGH – TO THE RESCUE On April 23,, 2013, at 1805 LMT, the U.S. Coast Guard at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan requested that the ROGER BLOUGH divert from their course and assist with a search for two fishermen who were overdue with their 16 ft. blue hull aluminum tribal fishing boat. This boat was last reported between Lac-La-Belle, Michigan and Bete Grise Bay, Lake Superior. In spite of adverse weather, ROGER BLOUGH immediately assisted as a temporary platform for 4.5 hours until a USCG cutter arrived on the scene. (USCG Lt. Rich Sansone, Search & Rescue at Sault Ste. Marie, subsequently advised us how USCG was indebted to ROGER BLOUGH. Because of ice conditions, smaller USCG craft simply could not assist these 2 fishermen during this 4.5 hour time frame.) Captain Mark Blatnik, Master of the ROGER BLOUGH, later reported that he was told that two fishermen went out in the bay to check their nets when their engine conked out. They eventually rowed to shore and spent the night in a cold cabin after trekking about three miles in waist to chest deep snow. They stayed warm by burning down the outhouse!! They were found later that day after walking another 10 or so miles on desolate road. The U.S. Coast Guard at Sault Ste. Marie Locks presented the attached USCG Sector Award to Captain Blatnik and his crew for standing by and facilitating the rescue of these two fishermen. Well done ROGER BLOUGH for your extra efforts with this search and rescue mission. We are glad to learn that both fishermen eventually returned home safely!

MV CAPE VINCENT – SALUTE FROM USCG U.S. Department of Homeland Security March 27, 2013 United States Coast Guard Commanding Officer United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit - Port Arthur, Texas Beaumont Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) U.S. Maritime Administration Attn: Captain John Hickey-Commanding Officer 2600 Amoco Rd. Beaumont, TX 77705 Dear Captain Hickey: Thank you for affording my staff the opportunity to conduct law enforcement training aboard M/V CAPE VINCENT from March 12-14, 2013. In an effort to conserve funds in a declining budgetary environment and stretch taxpayers dollars, we hosted the Coast Guard’s first exportable Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security course provided by Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) personnel visiting from Charleston, South Carolina. This course prepares personnel to conduct law enforcement inspections and deep draft vessel boardings, and is therefore a key component of our strategy to protect our ports and waterways. Through our strong partnership with the Beaumont Naval Reserve Fleet and your gracious assistance, we were able to provide a training environment equivalent to that available at the official FLETC training area. As a result, we qualified 25 Coast Guard members at an estimated savings of more than $100,000. The exportable nature of the course is under consideration for nationwide implementation based on our success during this initial application. M/V CAPE VINCENT and the logistical service you provided of ferrying instructors, students, and role-players to and from the ship, made for an ideal training setting that was critical to the success of the course. I am quite proud of this innovative use of local cooperation and cannot thank you and the Beaumont Naval Reserve Fleet enough for your continuing support of the Coast Guard.

Sincerely, G. J. PAITL

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KEYSTONE’S RESPONSE TO ILLNESS AND INJURY AT SEA M. A. S. (MEDICAL ADVISORY SERVICES)

When you are at sea on a Keystone vessel, far from a hospital, and you become ill or are injured, it is comforting to know that help is always available. The vessel’s Master, Chief Officer and Medical PIC (Person In Charge) have been trained to deal with the majority of medical problems that may occur at sea and a qualified physician is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Medical Advisory Systems (MAS) to provide advice and guidance over the phone and via email. Starting in 1997, Keystone has utilized the 24 x 7 service of Medical Advisory Services. MAS has capably assisted us domestically, as well as in remote regions of the globe, with illnesses and other medical situations onboard our vessels. Though MAS is primarily a medical resource at sea, they can also be utilized for medical consultation while in port at a berth as well. It is a worthwhile exercise to include MAS in your drills from time to time. They will guide you through your scenario and provide suggestions to improve your medical emergency preparedness. MAS will also benefit from their participation in the drill as it will increase their awareness of the types of injuries and illnesses that can occur onboard ships. When you contact them, be sure to advise them that you are conducting a drill and that it is not a real emergency.

MAS is not Just an Emergency Service – Rules of Thumb for Contacting MAS

If a patient is not immediately getting better with simple treatment

If more than one crew member has the same signs and symptoms

Whenever a prescription medication is needed

Immediately in the event of a serious injury or acute illness

If additional case documentation is required

For assistance with duty status determinations

If a crew member is exhausting or has exhausted his supply of a shore side prescribed medication

For vaccination and immunization recommendations when calling in new and unfamiliar ports

Whenever the Master or designated medical officer is uncomfortable with a situation or has any type of medical question

THANK YOU SS POLLUX

On March 8, 2013, approximately 18 cadets from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, arrived at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard via their training tugboat “MV LIBERATOR”. Chief Mate Tom Molnar and Chief Engineer Dave Barstow and officers and crew of Fast Sealift Ship (FSS) POLLUX offered a tour of the entire ship in order to acclimate them to an ocean vessel. Well done POLLUX!

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NEAR MISS REPORTING

Near Miss Reports (KSC Form 620; 2/04) provide some very useful issues to discuss and consider as you go about your tasks aboard our vessels and ashore, as well. Space does not allow us to print all the near misses we have received. This sample will provide you with an idea of what should be reported and potential benefits we can gain from them. We thank everyone who submitted the near misses mentioned below, as well as those that we were unable to fit into this article. Please continue to submit Near Miss Incident Reports so that we can share any significant Lessons Learned. Near miss reporting plays an integral role in eliminating injuries and environmental incidents. We expect 100% participation from all vessels, which means, as a minimum, a near miss for each month of service during the year for all of our vessels. (Twelve near misses minimum for Keystone vessels, and ten near misses minimum for the Key Lakes vessels.)

NEAR MISS INCIDENT REPORTS INCIDENT KEY FACTOR(S) PREVENTATIVE MEASURE

After receiving E-mails and verbal confirmation for unloading at spile 20 we swung the Boom out into position and I noticed we were 120 feet to the south of the BFT (Blast Furnace Trim) pile. I called Gary Tower and explained we usually start over spile 22 ½ and instead we were over the ore pellet pile. Gary Tower confirmed she didn’t want us to unload there and we shifted ahead to start in the BFT pile with no further mishaps. Since it was nighttime and we were over the ore, I wanted to confirm they did not want us to contaminate the ore.

Wrong spile assignment from Gary Dock Foreman.

Be more attentive to spot for customers to discharge cargo. (By the vessels re-confirmation process and politely asking questions, the vessel alertly averted a cargo contamination issue at the Gary facility. Well done!)

After stepping off of engine room grating aft of port main engine raw water strainer grating flipped up and fell into bilge.

Grating not secured in place, the locking tabs had come loose.

Replace locking tabs for grating.

During the inspection of an 8 ft. fiberglass step ladder prior to use, it was noted that one of the legs was broken.

The exact cause of the breakage is undetermined, but was probably caused when last used.

The ladder was immediately removed from service and disabled prior to being discarded to prevent the use of the ladder. All crewmembers and contractor personnel were made aware of the importance of inspecting ladders prior to use to ensure they are in a safe condition for use by personnel.

On May 13, 2013 while conducting dock trials, the sprinkler system on the Spar Deck was operated unannounced for testing while a contractor was welding on the Main Deck vertical beams. The vessel’s Bosun was also on the Main Deck working in the area. No personnel were ever given any warning that the system was going to be operated while they were working in this area.

Lack of awareness by vessel staff and contractor staff to check the Main Deck for personnel in the area. Lack of lock out/tag out of sprinkler system. Failure to perform tool box talk and/or risk assessment.

Visually check the Main Deck before operating the sprinkler system, make an announcement on the PA, and ensure to discuss the operation of such systems in the morning safety meetings. Utilize risk assessments and lock out/tag out mechanisms.

CALLAWAY ARRIVES IN STURGEON BAY – JANUARY 19, 2013

Our thanks to Captain Mike Merrick, Master, SS CASON J. CALLAWAY, for these excellent photos just prior to arriving at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for “winter work”.

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SPOTLIGHT ON KEYSTONE EMPLOYEE GEORGE M. JOHNSTON – AL MANCINI AWARD

OCTOBER 7, 2012

George has been a member of Alighieri-Garibaldi Lodge 494 for the past four years and has served as Financial Secretary for the past three years. As a non-Italian, George is reliant on his wife Marcella’s Italian heritage for membership. George and Marcella moved several years ago to New Jersey from Pennsylvania, where they were members of the Bella Gente Lodge of Bensalem. George is a naturalized US citizen, having been born in Paisley Scotland, where his mother and father, Elizabeth and Adam, and two of his three brothers were also born. The family emigrated to the U.S. when George was six years old. They came to Atlantic City first, where Adams parents and siblings had previously settled, and then moved permanently to Philadelphia. George was raised in Southwest Philadelphia, where he graduated from John Bartram High School and later from the University Of Pennsylvania. He has been working at Keystone Shipping Company in Bala Cynwyd for the past forty-five years. Keystone is where he met his wife Marcella, whom he has been married to now for forty years, George and Marcella have two children, Michelle and Andrew, and seven grandchildren. George and Marcella reside in Woolwich Township in the Four Seasons at Weatherby community, where they are both active in community affairs. George is an enthusiastic golfer and an avid reader, especially of colonial and civil war history, and a long time Phillies and Eagles fan, though he is still waiting for that first Super Bowl win! Though George is not Italian he has an appreciation for all things Italian, especially the food. He was exposed at an early age to Italian cooking. His father had seven brothers and sisters, five of whom had Italian spouses, all of them living in Atlantic City. George’s mother’s family all reside in Scotland, where he has visited several times. Unfortunately, all of his mother and fathers generation have passed on, the last one only in August of 2012.

At his award acceptance speech, George said; “The Al Mancini Award has a long and distinguished list of winners. It is an honor and privilege to be numbered among them. I could only succeed as Financial Secretary by having the support of my brothers and sisters of Alighieri-Garibaldi Lodge 494, and in particular of my predecessor, Richard Montemurro, and I wish to thank them for all their help and a special thank you to the Lodge for this prestigious award.”

YOUR HEALTH – HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS Signs and symptoms of heart attacks A heart attack is a sudden reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a medical emergency because it can lead to cardiac arrest. Heart attacks can occur at any age. Signs vary from vague chest discomfort to crushing pain, with or without symptoms. A victim may have no symptoms at all before collapsing suddenly. Facts about heart attacks

Half a million people a year in the U.S. die from heart attacks – many of whom could have been saved by prompt first aid and medical treatment. Heart attacks result from coronary artery disease, which can often be prevented or minimized with a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking and

regular medical care. Heart attacks are more likely for those with a family history. One-fifth of heart attack victims do not have chest pain but often have other symptoms. Heart attack victims typically deny they are having a heart attack. Do not let them talk you out of getting immediate help!

Symptoms of heart attack include:

Complaint of persistent chest pressure, tightness, ache or pain Pain that spreads to the neck, shoulders or arms Shortness of breath Dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling of impending doom Pale, moist skin or heavy sweating Nausea

Do this first:

Call 9-1-1 or Medical Advisory Services (MAS), if onboard ship immediately, even if the victim says it is not serious. Help the victim rest in a comfortable position. Loosen constrictive clothing. Ask the victim if he is taking heart medication and obtain the medication for the victim. Allow the victim to take one aspirin (unless allergic). Stay with the victim. Be reassuring, calming and be prepared to give basic life support.

Additional care:

Do not let the victim eat or drink anything. Source: www.nsc.org

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SS REGULUS / FORMERLY SS SEA-LAND COMMERCE

40TH ANNIVERSARY The U.S. Maritime Administration FSS (Fast Sealift Ship) REGULUS is presently nested at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard adjacent to the POLLUX. The Master, Captain Andy Johnson, reminded us that she recently celebrated her 40th anniversary on March 31, 2013. As indicated on this postage stamp, she formerly held the Blue Ribbon Award for fastest crossing of the Pacific. She averaged 33.27 knots (or 38.31 mph) during the crossing from Yokahama, Japan to Long Beach, CA on July 6, 1973 and made the trek in 6 days, 1 hour and 27 minutes. (This is a distance of 4,840 nautical miles.) Thanks Captain Johnson for this nautical memorabilia.

US MARAD DEPUTY MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR CAPTAIN PAUL “CHIP” JAENICHEN VISITS CAPE K’S – MAY 1, 2013

On May 1, 2013, Keystone was pleased to host the Deputy (now Acting) US Maritime Administrator Captain Paul “Chip” Jaenichen on CAPE KENNEDY and the CAPE KNOX at the Poland Street Wharf in New Orleans. US Maritime Administration DGO (Division Of Gulf Operations) SOMO (Ship Operations & Maintenance Officer) Mr. Deepak Varshney, along with Marad’s Dean Baldus, accompanied Captain Jaenichen, USN (Ret), on a tour of the MARAD Poland Street Facility and a tour of the CAPE KNOX. We salute Port Engineer Chris Keefe and Assistant Ms. Sharon Lassere, as well as Chief Officer Rick Jordan and Chief Engineer Larry Woodson and Chief Officer Bob Noack and Chief Engineer Chris O’Sullivan for their close coordination and their teams’ full assistance during this visit.

From left to right: Chief Officer Rick Jordan – CAPE KNOX, Chief Engineer Larry Woodson – CAPE KNOX, Captain Paul “Chip” Jaenichen – Deputy Administrator – MARAD, Chief Engineer Chris O’Sullivan – CAPE KENNEDY, Port Engineer Chris Keefe and Chief Officer Bob Noack – CAPE KENNEDY.

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SS ANTARES – OSPREY PLATFORM

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE

Pictured above is the new Osprey Platform located just off the starboard quarter of the ANTARES at Pier 8 Locust Point, in Baltimore, Maryland. The platform is a result of the collaborative effort spearheaded by ANTARES ROS Chief Mate Frank (Rick) Leo.

In 2011 the Ospreys had a nest on the hospital ship USNS Sanctuary until the vessel was towed away for scrap. In 2012 the Ospreys built on the adjacent BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric) high tension lines and their nest was destroyed during a hurricane in August 2012. The birds were observed for the remainder of 2012 perching on the old pole where the new pole/platform is located. In October 2012, Frank began placing calls to The Audubon Society, The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, The Maryland Port Authority (MPA), North Locust Point Civic Association, and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). The result was that BGE agreed to replace the pole and provide a platform. MPA provided a right of entry to complete the work and Keystone Shipping agreed to take possession of the unit and maintain the pole and platform.

The Ospreys have since arrived in March and will have a place to nest unencumbered for years to come. Thanks to all the organizations involved with this environmental stewardship initiative!

ISO 14000 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS FOR 2012

1-13 Objective: Reduction of company paper use. (Champion – W. Hornung) Update: For the year 2012, our total paper usage in the combined Keystone and Key Lakes fleets and in our Duluth and Bala Cynwyd offices was 272 cases as compared to 284 cases in 2011. This represents a decrease of 4 percent. 2-13 Objective: Regulated disposal of batteries. (Champion – I. Boshes) Update: Collection and recycling of batteries is continuing throughout the fleet. In 2012, 37 buckets were collected. 3-13 Objective: To prevent water pollution from Marine Sanitation Device Discharge. (Champion – D. Lindquist) Update: All commercial vessels, MARAD vessels and MSC vessels are carrying out weekly onboard testing of effluent as per the revised testing procedure in the KOPM. Port Engineers are reminded to check vessel testing logs when carrying out vessel inspections. Per sampling and testing requirements, we have changed out sewage machine medium in some of the Great Lakes Fleet vessels. 4-13 Objective: Management and recycling of E-Waste. (Champion – M. Specht) Update: In 2012, we recycled 51 components. We held these components for the April 22, 2013 E-Waste Day. We recycled monitors, printers

and boxes of miscellaneous components. In May, Elemental, Inc. picked up the remainder of the 44 components (computers, laptops and hard drives) to recycle and for Data Destruction certification. (Note: Elemental, Inc. charges for each pickup plus for each component.) In 2011 we recycled 59 components.

As a further measure of environmental stewardship, we also participate in the annual recycling collection of batteries at One Bala Plaza

sponsored by the building management company.

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5-13 Objective: Reduce the risk of pollution incidents from vessel machinery. (Champion – M. Koslow) Update: This was a new objective for 2012. CN and MARAD have been proactive in this area. Terrasolve fluids have been installed in stern tube seals, bow/stern thrusters, CP propeller systems and stern ramp and side port hydraulics systems when each of our vessels is dry-docked or when other circumstances permit. The majority of Key Lakes vessels have had this new environmentally friendly fluid installed and several MARAD vessels have also been retrofitted with this system. 6-13 Objective: Reduce energy consumption on vessels in Reduced Operating Status. (Champion – A. Hake) Update: This was also a new objective in 2012. Now all 11 MARAD RRF ships have power consumption meters. In addition, SEEMP was the subject of a presentation at our February 2013 Fleet Seminar. The new corporate SEEMP (QMS-315) and Energy Management Policy (QPM-P12) were implemented by Mitch Koslow via Engineering Bulletin No. 11 on March 25, 2013. Mike Gaffney, of Alaris Companies, is commencing vessel visitations for SEEMP introduction and familiarization and will visit all our vessels by June 2013.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MRS. REBECCA MENENDEZ

It is with great sadness that we report the unexpected passing on November 24, 2012 of Captain Jack Menendez’s wife, Rebecca. Becky was devoted not only to her husband but to the Navy community. Jack is an asset to Keystone Shipping and has served with us for several years as relief Chief Mate in our MARAD fleet after having served a distinguished 27 year career as a U.S. Navy Seal. We extend our deepest sympathies to Jack and his family who are from Virginia.

CAPTAIN ALBERT DOWNS – MARAD FLEET We also extend our sympathies to Liz Downs, wife of Captain Al Downs. Al passed away suddenly on November 20, 2012. He readily stepped into the position of Chief Mate when we obtained the management of the SL7’s in March 2011. He was also a regular relief Chief Mate in our MARAD fleet and will be sorely missed. Al was 51 years old and hailed from California. We continue to request personal milestones within the Keystone Family, both afloat and ashore for our Safety Line. We encourage you to submit your announcements in writing to Ms. Stella Delia - E-mail Address: sdelia@keyship.com

The deadline date to submit articles for the Fall 2013 Edition of the Keystone Safety Line is October 1, 2013.

Please submit all items to Ms. Stella Delia, sdelia@keyship.com “Safety Line Submission”. “THINK SAFETY ACT SAFELY

SAIL SAFELY” Keystone Safety Line Editor Captain T. O’Connor Fleet Safety & Environmental Officer Keystone Shipping Co. One Bala Plaza East Suite 600 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1496 toconnor@keyship.com

Your comments and input are always solicited and appreciated!