SOUNDINGS - Harley Marineharleymarine.com/soundings/2015-02February.pdfIn January, the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL loaded 40,000 barrels of diesel and another 40,000 barrels

SOUNDINGS A Harley Marine Services Publication February 2015

Harley Marine’s New ATB Makes Maiden Voyage!

Harley Marine Services is proud to welcome the first

articulated tug and barge (ATB) to their fleet!

In January, the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT

J. BEALL loaded 40,000 barrels of diesel and another

40,000 barrels of jet and set off on route to their desti-

nation in Portland, OR. This marks the maiden voyage for this particular ATB, which is on charter to Tesoro. The EMERY

ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL is one of four ATB’s that will be introduced to the Harley Marine fleet; the other three are

currently under construction and will be in service before the end of this year.

An articulated tug and barge system combines the benefits of traditional towing methods and that of a small tanker. With an

ATB unit, the stern of the barge is constructed with a specially designed notch so that a bow of a tugboat can easily fit in place

using an Arti-Coupler connection system.

During transfer operations, the barge is manned by two qualified PIC’s from the tug’s crew; however, although the barge is con-

nected to the tug at all times, it is still considered an unmanned barge.

Harley Marine is proud to have the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT

J. BEALL in service with the fleet!

EMERY ZIDELL DR. ROBERT J. BEALL

Length: 116 ft. Length: 422 ft. Beam: 36 ft. Beam: 76 ft. 8 in. Depth: 16.9 ft. Depth: 27 ft.

4,400 BHP @ 1000 RPM Cargo: 83,800 bbls @ 95%

UNALASKA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Division of Fire and EMS

Service - Pride - Integrity - Commitment – Excellence http://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/

PO Box 370 Unalaska, Alaska 99685 Phone (907) 581-1233 – Fax (907)581-5024

Acting Fire Chief e-mail: [email protected]

January 13, 2015

Captain Chris Iszler Harley Marine Services 910 SW Spokane St. Seattle, WA 98134

Dear Captain Iszler,

I wanted to take a moment and thank you and your crew for your assistance yesterday with recovering a medical patient from the M/V Mina Oldendorff, a large bulk carrier which was located off the coast of Unalaska. During the early morning hours of January 11, 2015 the United States Coast Guard and the Unalaska Department of Ports and Harbors received a call / email from the M/V Mina Oldendorff indicating that a crewmember had become quite ill and was no longer able to move on his own. The M/V Mina Oldendorff was roughly 20 hours away and was heading to Unalaska / Dutch Harbor for emergency medical assistance. To say the least it was a challenging evolution given the sea state and the condition of the patient, but you balanced a language barrier with the ship’s crew, the challenge of working with multiple organizations, and the needs of the patient and responders to make it successful. Your commitment to the mariners who frequent the waters of the Bering Sea has proven throughout the years to be a true asset to everyone including Unalaska Fire & EMS. From the moment we boarded your vessel it was apparent that our safety was of paramount concern to you and your crew. I was quite impressed with the orientation your crew provided our people and how your crew shadowed our firefighters while we were on deck. Additionally the assistance your crew provided in facilitating both the needs of the patient and responders played a key role in the positive outcome of the evolution. As I mentioned, it was truly a pleasure working with you and your crew. If you ever need anything from us please don’t hesi-tate to ask.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Zac Schasteen Acting Fire Chief CC: Jim Weimer, General Manager, Pacific Coast Maritime

Harley Marine Services

A Full Service Marine Transportation Company February 2015

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Harley Marine Pledges Ongoing Commitment To Environmental Responsibility By Trevor Reed

Harley Marine Services remains steadfastly committed to reducing its impact on the environment. One very important part of

that commitment is developing new opportunities for improvement.

Recently, another successful ISO 14001 audit for environmental excellence was conducted at World Headquarters. ISO

14001 is the basis for all of HMS’ environmental programs. It is a stringent international standard, requiring regular auditing

to ensure Harley Marine is adhering to its environmental management plan and is pursuing continual improvement. After a

remarkably thorough audit this past Fall, HMS was recently notified that it continues to comply with ISO 14001.

From the ISO 14001 process, Harley Marine Services has established recycling targets, organized clean-ups and conducted

company-wide educational initiatives. It is important to continue to build on these past accomplishments as it is what sets

HMS and its employees apart from other maritime companies.

With the start of a new year it is important to stay engaged and focused on recycling. It is easy and has a tremendous benefit

on our environment. Looking forward, HMS will continue to define environmental excellence in the maritime services com-

munity.

Congratulations, HMS has been named a finalist

in the Lloyd’s List Awards for the Environmental

Excellence Award!

Other finalists include APL , Disney Cruise

Lines, General Dynamics NASSCO, JAM Marine

and Green Marine.

The winner will be announced February 18th.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Our friends across the pond at The Thomas Miller P&I (Europe)

Limited (above) and the Marine Department at Price Forbes

show their Harley Marine spirit!



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Mentoring Program Off To A Strong Start! By Trevor Reed Mentoring gives employees the opportunity to partner with more experienced peers to cultivate the interpersonal relation-

ships and skills necessary for career advancement. The mentoring program at Harley Marine Services is off to a strong start

this year, witnessing growth in participation across the company, both shoreside and aboard vessels.

Through a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, HMS aspires to give its employees the tools to support career growth

on many levels. This energy behind the program stems from the HMS ethos to invest in its employees and is one of the val-

ues that truly set Harley Marine apart from competitors.

The Tug JAMES T. QUIGG has become one of the strongest participants in the mentoring program. Their logs are compre-

hensive and detailed, providing valuable evidence of the learning taking place aboard Harley Marine’s vessels. From the

documented interactions, it has become apparent the multitude of ways fellow crew members can ease a new member’s tran-

sition while creating a supportive atmosphere. Ultimately, the environment found on a vessel contributes massively to per-

formance and job satisfaction; the mentoring program at Harley Marine constitutes just one of many ways to nurture the rela-

tionships necessary for personal and professional success.

One form of mentoring that has taken on increased importance is group mentoring. Group mentoring differs from peer to

peer mentoring in that multiple individuals bond together to contribute to another’s development. This form of mentoring

lends itself to more complex tasks like: navigation, chart maintenance and steering. Each component constitutes an im-

portant part of a larger task, in this case tug operations.

As this program continues to grow the benefits will only become more evident. While mentoring has always occurred at

some level, by tracking and prioritizing it, HMS can support its company-wide belief that company success begins with the

individual.

The Michelle Sloan afloat in Portland, OR.



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Harley Marine Vessels Receive Environmental Achievement Award, Jones F. Devlin Award

As mentioned in the December issue of Soundings,

85 Harley Marine Services vessels were the proud

recipients of the Chamber of Shipping Associa-

tion’s (CSA) Environmental Achievement Award.

Jones F. Devlin Award and Environmental

Achievement Award.

The CSA’s Environmental Achievement Award

presents an opportunity for owners and operators to

recognize the accomplishments of their vessel

crews and shoreside staff. The awards were origi-

nated to show vessel and shoreside personnel ap-

preciation for all they do for our marine environ-

ment.

The Jones F. Devlin Award is presented in recogni-

tion of the skills and dedication of those responsible

for safe vessel operations. It is awarded to all manned merchant vessels that have operated for two full years or more with-

out a crewmember losing a full turn at watch because of an occupational injury. The crew pictured on the left is from the

Tug Diablo, just one of the vessels presented with the award.

Pictured from L to R: Raul Gomez (Bunker Tankerman); Clint Reid (Relief Cap-

tain); Josh Hall (Captain); Joshua Beebe (Bunker Tankerman).

Alison Allali and Greg

Zeligman, employees at

Starlight Marine, represent

Harley Marine Services at

the Cal Maritime Academy’s

Job Fair, held on January

27th in Vallejo, CA.

The M/V Barcelona, turning in the Oakland Inner

Harbor turning basin. Starlight Marine Services’ tugs

Z-3 and Z-5 are on the assist.

Photo courtesy of Dan Morrison



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Safety Corner

Safety Tip – Norman Marx

PPE Safety

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. While it may seem like a nuisance or a hoop to jump through on the job,

it is actually of pivotal importance and can make the difference between life and death or between health and injury. Be

sure to use the right equipment for the right job; taking shortcuts or not ensuring that the proper gear (and properly fit-

ting gear) is used could cost you your job - or your life. Do things right the first time, every time, not just if you have

time.

Examples:

A properly fitted hard hat and work vest are essential while on deck.

Wear gloves while handling line (proper gloves for the application, whether line-handling or hose-handling or hook-

ing up manifolds).

Wear proper foot attire (depending on the job, leather-wear boots or rubber-wear boots)

Below are all the ways to EARN POINTS:

Create Monthly safety tips, limit 2 per month 2 Points each

Winning Monthly Tips 25 Points each

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

Winning Monthly Articles 50 Points each

Near Miss Reports 5 Points each

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

Weekly Safety Meetings:

Lead Safety Topic Discussion 5 Points

Participate In Meeting 2 Points

Accidents and Injuries:

No Recordable Lost Time Personal Injury, quarterly 5 Points (Quarterly)

No Allisions or Collisions, quarterly (Capt./Mate) 5 Points (Quarterly)

No Oil Spills to Deck or Water, quarterly (PIC or Deck/Engineer) 5 Points (Quarterly)

Just a reminder—

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

mailto:[email protected]



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PRESS RELEASE

SEATTLE, WA (February 2, 2015) – Harley Marine Services

recently installed an 8 by 6 meter industrial grade LCD screen in

the communication center at the new Harley and Lela Franco

Maritime Center in Seattle, WA. This state-of-the-art media

wall provides a direct portal for Harley Marine’s consolidated

dispatch team to access real-time technology systems from both

shore and vessel operations. The communication center is spe-

cifically designed to keep our dispatch team better informed

with unprecedented access to information. Collected data is

transformed into straightforward, easy to read visual aids, giving

dispatchers and management an overview of the entire opera-

tion.

Powered by a modern super-computer, the system is capable of

displaying up to (16) different video inputs and over 1,000 dif-

ferent screen configurations. This cutting edge technology

springboards Harley Marine to the forefront of the industry with

its comprehensive, real-time communication platform. Harley

Marine Services will utilize the system in several different ways,

a few being:

Viewing the HMS vessel command center that blends both

commonly available AIS data like tug and barge positions along-

side relevant operational information like crewing, product

onboard, and safety compliance.

The Harley Marine scheduling view shows the dispatch and

operations team a comprehensive overview of all current and

upcoming vessel schedules and provides a single system-look

across the global HMS fleet.

Normal, low resolution AIS feeds are now brought to life

with high-definition views of port operations.

Real-time security cameras across the HMS offices and progressively across the HMS fleet are viewable from a single

console.

The media wall is designed to accommodate ship-to-shore information available today as well as expand and change with

HMS’ growing operational capacities. The media wall represents Harley Marine’s commitment to being at the forefront of

safety management, technology and operational efficiency. Given the screens capabilities today and in the future, the wall

will ultimately prove to be essential in both incident management and day-to-day operations.

Harley Marine Services is a leading provider of mar ine transportation services in the United States, with operations

along the West Coast (including Alaska), New York Harbor and the US Gulf Coast. Services provided include the transpor-

tation and storage of petroleum products, ship assist and escort, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Harley

Marine is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and maintaining our obligations to employees, shareholders, our

community and the environment.

Harley Marine Services Enhances Communication Capabilities By Advancing

Available Technology



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Laughing is Good For Your Heart!

We have already hit the month of February which means we will be paying attention to our hearts in

more than one way!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and

women

Risk Factors:

High blood pressure, high LDL choles-

terol, and smoking are key risk factors

for heart disease, about half of Ameri-

cans have at least one of these risk

factors! Diabetes, overweight, poor

diet, physical inactivity and alcohol

use are among the other conditions

that put you at higher risk.

Heart Disease and Aspirin

While aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack or stroke, those with-out such a history need to consider that the drug’s risks may offset the benefits.

Did you know?

Laughter relaxes your arteries. The

body responds to laughter by lower-

ing levels of the stress hormone corti-

sol. This can decrease blood pressure.

Happiness helps lower your risk of

heart disease. Add a dose of laughter

to your everyday life :)

A Mediterranean diet can be great for

the heart! It emphasizes foods like

fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, high-

fiber grains, and olive oils with mono-

unsaturated fats, fiver and omega-3

fatty acids, and limits eating cheese

and sweets.

Snoring can be a sign of heart prob-

lems.

Loosing one teaspoon of salt a day

will significantly decrease your risk of

heart disease!

Sources:

http://www.doctoroz.com/slideshow/10-things-every-woman-needs-know-about-heart-disease,

http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/



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Sugar, The Western Diet’s Most Popular Toxin By Danielle Peterson, Executive Assistant

For many people, there exists a desire to eat healthy and nourish their bodies. It is im-

portant for anyone who wants to do this to be armed with the facts about western diets’

biggest obstacle, sugar.

The average person in the US consumes 154

pounds of sugar a year. Our bodies were never

meant to consume these large amounts of concen-

trated sugar and it does not come without conse-

quences. When we eat concentrated sugar, it

leaches nutrients from our bodies. Some of the health risks associated with eating a diet

high in sugar are: diabetes, insulin resistance, cancer, aging, fatigue, obesity, hormonal

imbalances, and heart disease.

On average, 1 in 3 US children born in 2000 will become diabetic (Center for Disease

Control and Prevention, 2003). These numbers are staggering. Diabetes is becoming an

epidemic in our country and it is primarily due to our over consumption of processed

sugars.

The sugar epidemic in America is growing in dangerous proportions but you have the power to make changes today and

choose a healthier future. Eliminating concentrated sugar is a great place to start!!

Resources:

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/

Nutritional Therapy Association: Student Materials, Slides: Blood Sugar Regulationhttp://healthtipsinsurance.com/stories/24693/Every-Body-System-Is-

Affected-By-Sugar---Know-The-Health-Risks-And-Reasons-You-May-Want-To-Avoid-Sugar.html (visual aid)

http://www.wyssyr.com/blog/tag/diet-drinks-are-considered-more-deadly-than-the-regular-drinks/ (visual aid)

“New research coming out of

some of America’s most

respected institutions is starting

to find that sugar, the way that

many people are eating it today,

is a toxin and could be a driving

force behind some of this

country’s leading killers,

including heart disease.”

– Dr. Sanjay Gupta

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/

http://healthtipsinsurance.com/stories/24693/Every-Body-System-Is-Affected-By-Sugar---Know-The-Health-Risks-And-Reasons-You-May-Want-To-Avoid-Sugar.html

http://healthtipsinsurance.com/stories/24693/Every-Body-System-Is-Affected-By-Sugar---Know-The-Health-Risks-And-Reasons-You-May-Want-To-Avoid-Sugar.html

http://www.wyssyr.com/blog/tag/diet-drinks-are-considered-more-deadly-than-the-regular-drinks/



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rr

Heart Healthy Recipes: Tailgate Chili

Ingredients:

1 Pound 95% lean ground turkey

1 medium onion, bell pepper and jalapeno chopped

4 cloves, minced fresh or jarred garlic

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground coriander

15.5 oz. canned no salt-added pinto or kidney beans,

rinsed and drained

14.5 oz. canned no salt added diced tomatoes, un-drained

3/4 cups jarred salsa (lowest sodium available)

Serves: 4 Time: 30 Minutes Calories per serving: 297 Sodium: 288mg

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray. Cook turkey and onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stir-

ring constantly to break up turkey. Transfer to colander and rinse with water to drain excess fat. Return turkey

to pan.

2. Stir in bell pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

4. Optional: Serve with low-fat grated cheese, a dollop of fat-free sour cream, sliced avocado, snipped cilantro or

chopped green onions.

Tip: If you want hot chili, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper!

This is a great low-calorie

winter recipe that is healthy for the

heart!

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Recipes/Tailgate-

Chili_UCM_465504_RecipeDetail.jsp



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Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-

duty as a marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive

accent.

Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice and sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.

Ingredients and Prep

1 scallion, minced

2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 Tablespoon rice vinegar

1 Tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into four portions

1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

1. Whisk scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the

honey is dissolved. Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons of

the sauce and refrigerate; let marinate for 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining

sauce.

2. Preheat broiler. Line a small baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.

3. Transfer the salmon to the pan, skinned-side

down (discard the marinade). Broil the salm-

on 4 to 6 inches from the heat source until

cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Drizzle

with the reserved sauce and garnish with ses-

ame seeds.

Heart Disease Risk

A review article published in a 2010 edition of “Current Ather-

osclerosis Reports” examined studies on the effects of omega-3-

rich fish, such as salmon, and fish oil supplements on heart

health. The review concluded that oily fish and fish oil supple-

ments appear to help protect against heart disease and reduce

mortality in patients with congestive heart failure.

Per serving:

234 calories; 13g fat (3g saturated, 5g monounsaturated); 67mg

cholesterol; 6g carbohydrates; 4g added sugars; 23g protein; 0g

fiber; 335mg sodium; 444mg potassium.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/heart_healthy_diet

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/heart_healthy_diet



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Retirement Planning – Fourth Quarter 2014 Market Commentary

Despite renewed worries abroad, a resilient US equity market finished the quarter with

solid gains to cap off yet another strong year. This marks the 6th consecutive year of the

current bull market, with the S&P 500 Index up 204% since the market bottom in 2009.

The real economy also turned in a strong performance, with 3rd quarter annualized GDP

growth estimated to be 3.5% and unemployment inching down to 5.8% by the end of

November.

The US story is even more impressive given the state of affairs internationally. In Eu-

rope, inflation slipped into negative territory with a December reading of -0.2%, again

raising the specter of Eurozone deflation. Political instability did not help matters, as

anti-austerity parties in Greece forced a snap election and reintroduced the possibility of

a disorderly exit from the Euro.

Oil prices dropped more than $30 per barrel to end the 4th quarter at $55/barrel. Oil pric-

es are being pressured by both weak economic growth abroad which decreases demand

and the ongoing US energy development boom which increases supply. Oil producers

have obviously suffered and equity markets have occasionally been rattled by the rapid

pace of the decline. Overall though, declining prices should be a net positive for the US

and most of the world, as less spending at the pump should translate to stronger spending

from consumers and lower production and transportation costs for businesses. Goldman

Sachs estimates lower gasoline prices alone will have the same effect as a $100 to $125

billion dollar tax cut over the coming year, with most of the benefits accruing to middle

class consumers.

Investment Market Results

US stocks rebounded from a tumultuous 3rd quarter to finish the year with solid gains.

The S&P 500 returned 5.14% for the quarter and 13.69% for the year. For the quarter,

small cap stocks led the way with a 8.12% gain, followed by mid cap stocks at 5.68%

and large caps at 4.73%.

Energy was by far the worst performing sector, with a loss of 12.51% for the quarter and

8.83% for the year. Utilities and Real Estate led the way for both the quarter and year,

respectively up 13.19% and 12.94% for the quarter and 27.29% and 28.68% for the year.

Internationally the picture was very different. The Europe/Asia Index lost 3.53% for the

quarter and 4.48% for the year. The slight rebound in emerging markets over the past

few quarters fizzled, as the Emerging Market Index lost 1.82% for the year.

Administrative Questions

If you have questions regarding

your quarterly statement, partici-

pant website, or plan provisions,

please contact your plan admin-

istrator:

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 spe-

cialist:

Kibble & Prentice

Truong Tang

[email protected]

1-206-676-7419

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.

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

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Payroll Calendar

Pay-period ending: 1/31/15

Pay-date: 2/6/15

Pay-period ending: 2/15/15 (Pay-date: 2/23/15)

Employee Deadlines:

Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 2/9/15

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

2/15/15

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

the payroll department by 10AM PST on 2/17/15, will be included on the

3/6/15 paycheck.

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

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

Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:

Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily

Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 2/17/15 10AM

PST)

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

5PM PST on 2/17/15

Pay-period ending: 2/28/15 (Pay-date: 3/6/15)

Employee Deadlines:

Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 2/23/14

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

2/28/15

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

the payroll department by 10AM PST on 3/2/15, will be included on the

3/20/15 paycheck.

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

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

Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:

Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily

Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 3/2/15 10AM PST)

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

5PM PST on 3/2/15

Harley Marine Gulf

Paul Crowley - Captain

Joseph Holt - Deckhand Tankerman

Raymond Totrico - Deckhand Tankerman


Chad Engwer - Accounting Specialist

Millennium Maritime

Benjamin Okazaki - Captain

Olympic Tug & Barge

Clayton Christie - AB Tankerman

Dean Kasischke - Mate

Christopher Roath - Captain

Pacific Terminal Services

Bryan Sichley - Terminal Operator

January

New Hires



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Random Acts of Kindness By Rachael Haykin, HR Assistant

At Harley Marine, acts of kindness are exhibited everyday! Down to the collaborative effort to keep the kitchens clean to

the appreciation that is shown for employees hard work and what we do, Harley Marine is a community that fosters

kindness.

Kindness is too often dismissed as a ‘soft’ issue to be addressed

in the workplace. Josephine Fairley, a writer for The Telegraph,

notes that in the world of business, “we hear much about drive,

ambition, hard work - to the point that showing kindness, or being

polite, could even, I suspect, be regarded as weakness.” But this

is not the case! A kind environment encourages employees to thrive. Acts of kindness help to develop strong profes-

sional relationships and these relationships maximize productivity and engagement.

Let’s all take the month of February to pay a little more attention to giving and receiving kindness. All employees can

improve their environment and productivity by taking the time to be considerate of others.

When people experience kindness, the brain re-

leases oxytocin, a hormone that strengthens

bonds and makes us feel more connected.

Sources pulled from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-business/10955817/Secret-to-success-in-the-workplace-kindness-every-time.html https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/feature/small-acts-kindness

Although Co-Worker Appreciation Week doesn’t fall in February, it is the winter, and

everybody could use a small pick me up in this dreary weather. Here are some ideas to

brighten a fellow co-workers day:

Bring in snacks for your team or boat

Donate to a local charity in your team or vessels name

Teach a skill that you know to another employee

Leave a note of appreciation on a co-workers desk

Thank an employee you do not directly work with on the job they do

IDEAS FOR RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IN THE

WORKPLACE



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Harley Marine Gulf Alvis Kavanaugh 2/3 Kenneth Lejeune 2/10 Joseph Holt 2/20

Harley Marine New York Erick Ocasio 2/2 Thomas Powell 2/3 Brian Kelly 2/5

Harley Marine Services Kimberly Cartagena 2/11 Rachael Haykin 2/11 Megan Smith 2/11 Niamh O’ Rourke 2/16 Katherine Horton 2/26

Millennium Maritime Phillip Ruan 2/5

Olympic Tug & Barge Joel Russell 2/5 Norman Marx 2/6 David Ponce 2/6 Haldor Dahl 2/7 Brandon Cloud 2/8 Johnny Parckys 2/12 Ryan Obermire 2/13 Andrzej Borowski 2/15 James Berge 2/16 Wayne Allen 2/17 Marc Blodgett 2/17 Steven Carleton 2/20 John Lennon 2/20 Ahmet Gumusyazici 2/21 Timothy Roseberg 2/22 Ronald DeLeon 2/26 Robert Harmeling 2/27 Dennis Pinfold 2/28

Starlight Marine Services Tom Larsen 2/5 Richard Sheldon 2/19 Chad Thomas 2/24

Westoil Marine Services Mark Abercrombie 2/7 Brent Ralph 2/8

February Birthdays

Matt and Rosie Godden and big sisters, Raevyn and

Calla are pleased to welcome the newest addition to

their family. Sloan was born on 12/26/14 and weighed

7lbs 11oz. Congratulations!

Sloan Penelope Godden

Please join in welcoming...

Matia Maria

Gartner

Proud parents Ryan and

Megan Gartner

welcomed baby Matia

on 12/24/14. She was

7lbs 13oz. Ryan is a

captain with OTB.



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I would like to extend a big thumbs up to everybody in-

volved with coordinating the cleaning and prepping of the

DR. BONNIE RAMSEY to ready it for Alaska ser-

vice. In addition, OTB’s newest barge, FDH 26-1, was quickly prepped for

service in Puget Sound. As a result of concerted efforts from various depart-

ments; Engineering, Barge Operations, and Dispatch Operations both projects

were completed in a short time frame and both barges were placed into service

with minimal delay.

Specifically, I would like to thank Adam Goodfellow, Sam Compton, Rommel

Barrera, Guy Larsen, Garri Ferguson, and Don Cairney for coming in on a holi-

day weekend to ensure everything on both barges were completed on time. A

big ‘thank you’ to all the vessel crews and shoreside PIC’s that came in to as-

sist in getting both barges ready.

Also, ‘thumbs up’ to the crew of the KESTREL for your efforts on the DR.

BONNIE RAMSEY, not only in Seat-

tle, but once the barge reached Alaska

as well. Finally, thanks to Matt Ham-

mond and Mike Coon for being there

every step of the way through the pro-

ject, ensuring everything was done

properly.

Thank you all!

Sven Christensen, General Manager

Olympic Tug & Barge

Harley Marine Gulf Years Dearl Richey 3 Daniel Davila 2 Ricky Bingham 1 Frank Viscariello 1 Ar Raheem Connor 1 Harley Marine New York John Curtin 7 Harley Marine Services Stephanie Gullickson 10 Wir Smith 6 Nancy Xiong Moua 5 Brenna Fitzsimmons-Perrey 5 Megan Smith 2 Elvis Orucevic 1 Millennium Maritime Louis Mungaray 8 Josiah Layfield 8 Olympic Tug & Barge Larry Gladsjo 21 Adam Goodfellow 18 James Heckathorn 9 Douglas Anderson 9 Thomas Hoats 9 Joseph Allnoch 7 Timothy Brown 7 Andrew Pugh 7 Darin Masterson 3 Timothy McCormick 3 Matthew Stotts 3 Luke Beck 3 Marc Blodgett 3 Donald Voip 3 Gary Ward 2 Garrett Linrothe 2 Jordan Light 1 Corey Lawrenson 1 Pacific Coast Maritime Chris Iszler 18 Tully McConnell 3 Starlight Marine Services Urban Alexander 14 Jason Vogel 9 Brandon Erickson 2 Mohamed Allali 2 Robert Adam 1 Westoil Marine Services Salvatore Manzella 15 Rosanna Chavez 9 Cris Sogliuzzo 2

Thumbs Up!

I would like to give a ‘thumbs up’ for a job well done to the crew on the tug

ALAMO who recently loaded barges KOLACHE and PROF. KAREN ANN

BROWN with liquid natural gas. There are

many safety factors that must be followed

while handling clean cargos. The crew took

all proper safety precautions when starting,

during and after the load and thanks to their

hard work, the job went very smoothly. Way

to go, guys!

Clem Mabile, Barge Supervisor

Harley Marine Gulf

February Anniversaries

Kelly Moore, HMS Manager of Petroleum Barge Operations, stays warm aboard the

APEX-87 in the frigid Alabama cold. Brrr!

The APEX-87 outside Mobile, AL.



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January Employee of the Month Brandon Erickson, Starlight Marine Services

Starlight Marine Services would like to recognize Brandon Erickson as the Jan-uary Employee of the Month. Brandon has helped out on numerous occasions to cover, on his time off, for fellow crew members. Brandon’s can-do attitude is a positive influence on the tugs. Brandon makes improvements on every vessel he is on, whether in the engine room or on deck. Thank you, Brandon, for all that you do for Starlight Marine!

Derrick Hobbs, Olympic Tug & Barge Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Derrick Hobbs as the January Employee of the Month. Derrick has been with OTB since 2007 and has been sailing mostly as Mate Tankerman on the coastal tugs and barges. He has been the lead tankerman on both the 65 ROSES and the OLYMPIC SPIRIT, and is now sailing as lead Mate Tankerman on the newly commissioned ATB, DR. ROBERT J. BEALL. Derrick is always busy doing something on the tug or the barge, either mainte-nance repairs or loading and discharging cargo. Most recently, he was the driv-ing force behind outfitting the ATB DR. ROBERT J. BEALL following her launch in Portland, OR. Thank you, Derrick, for all your dedication, loyalty, hard work and attention to detail.

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SOUNDINGS - Harley Marineharleymarine.com/soundings/2015-02February.pdfIn January, the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL loaded 40,000 barrels of diesel and another 40,000 barrels