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August 2014
Communicator Newsletter
Letter from the President
Salute to a Good Friend
This year, HMS Global Maritime will celebrate our twenty-year anniversary. In the
past twenty years, much has happened. We have seen projects come and go,
have ventured into new market segments, have seen big projects like the Hawaii
Superferry project declare bankruptcy, and have seen the entire casino boat
industry go dockside. We have also had a few changes in our senior management
team. Greg Brown, one of our close friends and a great contributor to the growth
of HMS Global Maritime, will be departing the company, seeking increased personal growth and financial opportunities within the maritime industry.
Greg has been working with HMS Global Maritime for over 16 years. In 1998, we
hired Greg as one of the first Masters for the Glory of Rome, the largest riverboat
casino in the world. Greg served as a Master of this vessel for over four years.
John W. Waggoner
In 2002, HMS Global Maritime offered Greg a position as a Senior Project Manager. Greg’s first assignment was to take the lead as Project Manager for the
WestPac Express. Greg supervised the transition from the foreign crew that was
operating this vessel to an all U.S. crew. In addition to hiring and training all of the
crew, Greg also established a U.S. Coast Guard approved type rating and examination program for Austal’s 101-Meter High Speed Catamarans and developed a
Safety Management System (SMS) for this vessel.
In addition to the WestPac Express, Greg also helped oversee the Belle of LouisPresident/CEO
ville, where he served as a Project Manager and Master.
HMS Global Maritime
Being a southern boy, Greg had the perfect temperament to assist HMS Global
Maritime in establishing the Mobile Bay and Gees Bend Ferries in Alabama. The
Gees Bend Ferry was quite a project, as the vessel was built locally and did not meet many of the U.S.
Coast Guard regulations. As one U.S. Coast Guard officer told me, “This vessel should be on a TV show.
The title of the show would be, ‘How to build a boat using farm equipment.’” Greg prevailed, and the Gees
Bend Ferry was christened to much fan-fair and then entered service.
When we made the determination to purchase the American Queen and enter the overnight cruise industry,
Greg was right there. He participated in all the bank meetings, which we affectingly labeled, “Begging for
Dollars”. Once we received our funding, it was off to Sulphur, Louisiana to begin the long process of bringing the American Queen back to life. Greg has been involved with the success of the American Queen from
the very beginning.
What a decorated career with HMS Global Maritime! Greg, on behalf of the entire company, we wish you all
the best in your new career. May you always have fair winds and following seas in your journey through life.
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HMS Ferries
Coursen Crew Rescues
Man in Less than Three
Minutes
HMS Government
Services
Seaward Services
Rescues Three Men from
Sinking Boat
HMS Overnight
Cruises
American Queen brings
baseball legends to
theme cruise
Safety, Quality,
& Environment
Mooring Safety
HR Update
What to Expect After
Open Enrollment
Money Matters
The Social Services
Conversation
LogoMania
Recipe of the
Month
Employee
Spotlight
Tim Loesch
Employee Forum
Job Postings, New Hires
and Transfers
HMS Global Maritime
Charting Success on a Global Scale
HMS FERRY DIVISION
Pierce County, WA
Oklahoma City, OK
Gees Bend, AL
Mobile Bay, AL
Corpus Christi, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Governors Island, NY
Coursen Crew Rescues Man in Less than Three Minutes
CORE VALUE: Safety First
HMS Ferries, Inc. crews continually train to
respond to onboard emergencies, but hope
they never have to put the training to practice. A recent incident near Governors Island
(located south of Manhattan and west of
Brooklyn in New York City) required the crew
of the Coursen to call upon their emergency
training during an actual man overboard on
June 22, 2014.
On a run from Governors Island to Manhattan, a passenger jumped overboard from
the second deck of the Coursen. Spurred
by a $100 bet with a fellow passenger, the
man overboard found himself in the middle
of one of the busiest shipping channels in
the nation. Another passenger alerted a
nearby crew member and the Coursen crew
immediately responded as trained. A “man
overboard” call was announced, and the
Captain maneuvered the vessel to begin
Greg Dronkert
preparations to recover the person in the
water. While deploying a rescue boat, the
President & COO
Captain hailed a nearby New York Police
HMS Ferries, Inc.
Department marine patrol vessel to assist.
The police vessel diverted to the scene and
recovered the overboard passenger.
Only three minutes had passed from the time the crew was notified to when the man was safely pulled from the water. All of the
safety procedures that the crew had been trained on were executed
flawlessly and admirably. The overboard passenger can thank his
textbook recovery to the quick, efficient actions of the following
Coursen crew:
As Governors Island continues to flourish and draw more visitors to
the area, safety aboard the Coursen will remain the highest priority,
as it is with any of our vessel operations. Our ongoing commitment
to safety and reliability will help us foster growth of Governors Island,
as well as the entire company. This incident has been a great demonstration of why safety is of the upmost importance to HMS Ferries
and throughout the HMS Global Maritime family of companies and
why we all continually focus on safety and teamwork.
Great work by the crew of the Coursen and all the men and women
assigned to Governors Island for continually training to take swift
action. Their efforts epitomize our Core Values of Safety First and
Teamwork and are applauded by all.
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Governors Island is a recently redeveloped tourist recreation area,
brought to life by the City of New York’s Trust for Governors Island.
The island is 172 acres of land that was previously a military base
but now houses public spaces, not-for-profit educational facilities,
commercial property and 22 acres reserved for and maintained by
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the National Park Service. The Coursen has been primarily used for
transporting construction and redevelopment crews and equipment,
but has also started transporting passengers to and from the island
on the weekends during the summer season. This site has become
a destination for both tourists and locals and is sure to grow as the
redevelopment continues.
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(Above) A map from the official visitor’s map of Governors Island is shown. At the
northern part of the island is Soissons Landing, where the Coursen loads and
unloads passengers.
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HMS Global Maritime
HMS Government
Services
New Albany, IN
Norfolk, VA
Newport, RI
Okinawa, Japan
Dania Beach, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Panama City Beach, FL
Seaward Services Rescues Three Men from Sinking Boat
On June 26, 2014, Captain Drew Elliott and Ed Wilkins of Seaward
Services, Inc., along with other crew aboard a 41-foot U.S. Coast
Guard vessel operated by Seaward Services, successfully rescued
three men from a sinking vessel. The crew was conducting training and testing in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge area, near Norfolk,
Virginia, when they noticed what appeared to be a half-sunk ship
from afar. Another vessel had passed it without stopping, but Captain
Elliott decided to alert the rest of the passengers onboard of the situation and move closer to investigate.
Upon his arrival, he discovered the ship was a sailboat and was
almost completely sunk. Only the bow and part of the port side was
out of the water by the time they arrived. There was one man onboard who waved them down and two other men in the water, clinging to the boat and anything that would float. Captain Elliott notified
the U.S. Coast Guard and then proceeded to get the men out of the
water and follow procedures in place for a rescue incident. With a
quick current in the area, he knew they would have to work quickly to
get them out. The life ring was tossed out to each person, and they
were pulled to safety.
The man who was still aboard the sailboat was also pulled to safety
by the life ring and was later identified as the owner of the sinking
boat. He reported that the boat had been properly anchored, but had
taken on a wave at the stern, which swamped the boat and immediately caused it to start sinking. All of the men were estimated to be
around 70 years old. They were rescued safely, sustained no injuries
and were transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The Virginia
Marine Police moved the sinking boat out of the area.
A two-week training, for the rare occurrence
of a rescue such as this one, takes place on a
yearly basis with Seaward Services. While the
company does not typically perform rescues
like the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain Elliott,
Ed Wilkins, and the other personnel onboard
have proven that they are absolutely capable
to do so, should the need arise. Robert
Galvez, Norfolk General Manager for Seaward
Services, explained that being trained and
able to perform rescues when needed is part
of their maritime responsibility. This incident is a great example of a “Safety First”
mentality which is one of our HMS Global
Maritime Core Values and a priority in any fine
mariner’s life.
When asked in a report why he performed
the rescue, Captain Elliott responded with,
“It is what we do.” All of us at HMS Global
Maritime are grateful to have employees such
as Captain Elliott and Mr. Wilkins on our team
and proud that they have represented the
character of Seaward Services, as well as
the family of companies within HMS Global
Maritime in the highest regards.
Bill Annand
President & COO
Seaward Services,
Inc.
Thank you and great work!
Pictured is the U.S.
Coast Guard 41-foot
boat that Captain Elliott
and Ed Wilkins were
operating during the
rescue on June 26, 2014
in the Norfolk, VA area.
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HMS Global Maritime
HMS OVERNIGHT
CRUISES
Memphis, TN
Vancouver, WA
American Queen brings baseball legends to theme cruise
CORE VALUE: Service Excellence
The American Queen has a variety of theme
cruises to offer guests who hold a variety of
different interests. In August, she will embark on a “Baseball Legends” tour, which
includes stops in cities rich in baseball
history and special guests onboard who
have been influential to America’s favorite
pastime.
Ted Sykes
President/COO
American Queen
Steamboat Company
The nine-day voyage will start in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota on August 22 and
end in St. Louis, Missouri on August 30.
While cruising down the Mississippi River,
the American Queen will make eight stops
in towns along the borders of Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
Much of the history of the Midwest is
housed along this route and will be presented to guests through the Hop-on Hop-off
Tours at each destination. The highlight of
this theme cruise is not only the spectacular scenery and history along the Mississippi River, but also the chance to interact
with some of Major League Baseball’s living
legends.
Special guests include:
Al Clark is regarded as one of the most unbiased Major League
umpires in the history of baseball. In his 26-year career, Clark
officiated 3,392 major league games including three American
League Division Series, five American League Championship Series,
two All-Star Games and two World Series.
Dan Schlossberg, former Associated Press newsman, is the author
of 35 baseball books, including The 300 Club: Have We Seen the
Last of Baseball’s 300-Game Winners and Designated Hebrew: the
Ron Blomberg Story. He hosts Thursday night podcasts on baseball — called Braves Banter — and travel (Travel Itch Radio) and is
a frequent speaker on baseball. Dan has created and coordinated
24 previous baseball theme cruises, including several aboard the
Mississippi Queen. Dan’s next book, due later this year, is Nothing
to Hide: My Journey from the Big Leagues to the Big House, written
with former umpire Al Clark. Dan is a native of the Bronx and was
raised in Passaic, N.J. He resides in northern North Jersey.
Getting the chance to interact with all of these special guests
throughout a uniquely American river cruise is something that is
exclusive to the American Queen. It is an event that is planned and
presented with much excitement and enthusiasm, as are many other
theme cruises. For a complete list of these special cruises, check out
American Queen Steamboat Company’s website at www.aqsc.com.
Major League
umpire, Al Clark,
is shown here
during a game in
1992.
Ron Blomberg made his career debut playing for the New York Yankees in 1969 and later became the MLB’s first “Designated Hitter.” A
pure athlete, Blomberg was offered 125 basketball scholarships and
100 football scholarships, but passed up collegiate sports to be the
Yankees’ first pick overall in the 1967 amateur draft.
Art Shamsky began his big league career when he signed with the
Cincinnati Reds in 1965. When he retired in 1972, his career batting
average was .253 with 68 home runs. Shamsky received national attention as a clutch-hitting star of the 1969 World Series Champions,
the Miracle Mets. He batted .538 in the National League Championship Series against Atlanta, helping the Mets sweep the favored
Braves. Shamsky was inducted into the New York Jewish Sports Hall
of Fame, as well as the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.
Fritz Peterson got his big league break as a lefty pitcher for the
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New York Yankees in 1966 and remained with the team until 1974
at which time he started with the Cleveland Indians. After two years
with the Indians, Peterson enjoyed a short stint with the Texas Rangers before retiring in 1976. Peterson had the best strikeout-to-walk
ratios in the American League in 1969 and 1970 and also led the
league in fewest walks per 9 innings pitched 5 years in a row, 19681972.
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Safety, Quality & Environment
Mooring Safety
stand on either an open line or a closed bight of line. Keep an eye
out for all members of the team. If you think they are in an unsafe
position, alert them.
The mooring of vessels within the HMS Global Maritime fleet is a
daily occurrence; whether it be on a steamboat on one of America’s
great rivers, a High Speed Vessel racing between ports in the
Western Pacific, a research vessel returning to port in Newport, RI, a
passenger ferry in Washington, Texas, Alabama, Florida or New York
City, a small craft that is part of one of the port operations sites, or an
excursion boat in Oklahoma. HMSGM mariners get a lot of practice
with the mooring evolution and, as a result of the repetition of this
particular phase of docking a vessel, some mariners may become
complacent over time.
3. All operations need to be carried out calmly without rushing the
operation. Rushing leads to slips, trips and falls.
In a recent article on safe mooring in a Danish maritime journal called
Seahealth, safety precautions and guidance are highlighted and illustrated brilliantly. (See link below for full article.) The article is very
comprehensive and provides an excellent training vehicle for citing
specific sections at weekly or monthly safety meetings aboard ships
or at the various shore and port operations sites. Also included in this
article is a list of ten general rules for mooring which are listed below.
6. Never heave blindly on a line when no one is watching what is
happening on the other end.
Link to full Seahealth article: http://www.seahealth.dk/sites/default/
files/Guidance_Mooring%20-%20do%20it%20safely_0.pdf
4. Never lose sight of what is going on around you and have an escape route from any likely danger (e.g., avoid being trapped against a
bulwark, bollard or other obstacle when the line parts).
5. Always put an eye onto a bollard or bitts by holding the eye either
on its side or by a messenger line to avoid getting fingers trapped
against the bollard should the line suddenly snap tight.
7. Never try to be heroic by jumping onto a line that is clearly running
over the side and out of control as you are likely to go overboard with it.
8. Never run more than one line around a fairlead sheave as the lines
chafe through quicker and the sheave is really only strong enough to
take the load of a single line under tension.
9. Never use any equipment that is obviously faulty. If you notice any
line that is seriously frayed, knotted or unraveling, report it immediately and find an alternative arrangement for the mooring line being
used.
10 Rules of Thumb for Mooring
1. Always wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)
which is an important part of proper preparation considering that
PPE is the last line of defense.
10. Never let go of a mooring line under heavy load without first determining why the load is so heavy and then take the proper precautions if it must be let go.
2. Always consider whether you are in a snap-back zone and never
(Find the answers on page 10.)
Nejstgaard, Lars-Ole. Illustration. Seahealth Denmark, 2013; pgs 6-7. Web. 28 July 2014.
<http://www.seahealth.dk/sites/default/files/Guidance_Mooring%20-%20do%20it%20safely_0.pdf>
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HMS Global Maritime
Human Resources
What to Expect After Open Enrollment
Now that Open Enrollment has concluded, there are a few important
things to note. Your new benefit elections are effective 8/1/2014, and
you may or may not receive new insurance cards depending on your
elections.
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New NVA vision insurance cards will arrive in the mail close to
8/1/14.
•
MetLife will not send insurance cards since one should not need
to present an ID Card to confirm eligibility of dental benefits. The
MetLife Dental Mobile App can be downloaded to your smartphone and used to access the ID card, search for providers, and
view benefits information.
•
If you elected the same UHC medical plan as last year, you may
not receive a new card since the group number and information
remained the same. The “UnitedHealthcare Health4Me” app is
available for download to your smartphone and can be used to
view your insurance ID card, search for providers or care nearby
your location, and view benefit amounts.
•
OneAmerica Short-Term Disability claims can be submitted
telephonically or via paper claim form. If you need to submit a
claim, please contact your on-site administration or reach out to
Corporate HR at [email protected].
If you do not receive your NEW insurance cards within the month
after Open Enrollment, ensure your mailing address is up to date and
contact your Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, or on-site
HR personnel. Be sure to check your paystub for the first few pays
in August to ensure your benefit deductions appear to be correct,
and if you have any questions regarding your benefit deductions or
elections please contact Ana-Licia Turner, Corporate HR Manager at
812-207-2609 or [email protected]
Summer is still here! Don’t forget to “Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!”
Follow the Slip! Slop! Slap!® and Wrap! Rules as recommended by the American Cancer Society:
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Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you
are out in the sun. Choose comfortable clothes made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot
see through when held up to a light.
•
Slop on sunscreen: Use sunscreen and lip balm with broad spectrum protection and a sun
protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen (about a palmful) to unprotected skin at least 30 minutes before outdoor activities. Reapply every 2 hours
and after swimming, toweling dry, or sweating. Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast
days.
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Slap on a hat: Cover your head with a wide-brimmed hat, shading your face, ears, and neck.
If you choose a baseball cap, remember to protect your ears and neck with sunscreen.
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Wrap on sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin.
Resource : http://www.cancer.org/healthy/morewaysacshelpsyoustaywell/acs-skin-cancer-prevention-activities
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Money Matters
Talk to your financial advisor.
A smart decision today
can have a big impact over time.
THE
SOCIAL SECURITY CONVERSATION
&
The Art: Emotions often influence Social Security decisions. Can you relate to one or more of these common scenarios?
Common Perceptions
It is what
it is.
Whatever I do won’t really
make a difference.
I’m entitled—
it’s my turn.
It might not
be there for me.
I just want
to retire.
I’m taking benefits
as soon as possible.
We want to enjoy
life while we can.
I'm not going to
live very long.
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The Reality
Out of My Control
Bird in Hand
You have
more control
than you think.
Don’t
shortchange
yourself.
Tunnel Vision
Keep your
sights on the
big picture.
Health Concerns
Smart planning
is about
covering your bases.
• Not having the facts could be
a costly mistake.
• People are living longer,
more active lives than ever.
• Many factors should go
into your decision.
• Consider the impact of your
decisions on your spouse.
• The right strategy could
double your income from
Social Security.
• A thoughtful strategy could affect
benefits over both your lifetimes.
• Taking benefits early is like
leaving money on the table.
• The future of both the Social
Security program and the stock
market is unknown.
• Consider the merits of
“practicing retirement”
while delaying benefits.
• Plan for a lasting source of
income, one affected less by
market conditions.
• Waiting increases your benefits
by adding 7% to 8% a year.*
Bottom Line: What you don’t know
about Social Security could cost you.
Did you
know that...
…Many people start Social
Security as soon as
possible—in fact, 78% of
preretirees take it at age 62.*
*
…Waiting increases benefits by
7% to 8% a year, plus cost-of-living
adjustments—guaranteed.^
• Better facts, better decisions, better
outcomes
• Greater confidence and overall retirement security
• Potential for thousands of dollars in
increased benefits a year
…The difference between collecting
benefits at 62 and 70 could be
thousands of dollars.
AARP Research 2011, Assessing Current and Future Beneficiaries’ Knowledge of Social Security Benefits.
Source: Social Security Administration, ssa.gov
^
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.
It is never too early or late to start saving for retirement!
If you are eligible to participate in our 401k, and have not
yet enrolled, contact John Hancock to get started today.
For full eligibility requirements refer to your Employee
Handbook.
To find out how to get enrolled contact Michael Dickson
at [email protected], or (513) 304-8228.
LogoMania
The August LogoMania contest winner is Lonnie Branham. He is pictured here, on July
14, wearing a Seaward Services Inc. t-shirt as he works on the third generation MK-V
SOC STID seats. Lonnie works at the Seaward Services site in Norfolk, VA. Robert
Galvez, Norfolk General Manager, submitted this picture.
Thank you for your submission Seaward Services and congratulations for winning this
month’s LogoMania contest!
NOTE: LogoMania is a great way to show off your location’s creativity and special moments. All LogoMania winners receive a $25 Visa gift card in addition to being featured
in this section of the newsletter. There is no limit on the number of photos that you may
submit, and we invite every member of the HMS Global Maritime family to participate.
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Recipe of the Month
Blueberry Snack Cake
Because August is the beginning of the school year for many, we’ve selected
a simple and easy cake that can be served as a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack as this month’s recipe. Blueberries are usually harvested in North
America late in the summer and are believed to be a great brain booster. Kickstart your brain with this blueberry recipe for a productive and successful day!
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
12 ounces fresh blueberries, about 2
cups
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: With a mixer, beat the eggs
with the sugar until slightly thickened
and light in color, about 5-7 minutes.
The mixture should almost double in
size and should form a ribbon when
the beaters are lifted out of the bowl.
Step 3: Add the butter and vanilla;
mix two more minutes. Stir in the flour
until just combined. Add the
blueberries and stir by hand to mix
throughout.
Step 4: Spread in a buttered 9x13
pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until
very lightly browned and a toothpick
inserted near the center of the cake
comes out clean. Let cool completely
before serving. Enjoy!
*recipe and photo by Mary Younklin at
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Employee Spotlight
Meet Tim Loesch
half years with the company, learning about the
industry and gaining business experience by
assisting the Chief Operating Officer and Vice
President.
Tim is looking forward to being able to better apply his business-focused degree to the
General Manager position at Governors Island.
He sees the opportunity as a way to challenge
himself and grow professionally. Tim plans to
work hard to “maintain the excellent tradition
and service” for which HMS Global Maritime
is known. Some of his responsibilities include
day-to-day management and operations of the
port site, advocating a safety first environment,
project management and being a liaison and
representative for HMS Ferries and HMS Global
Maritime.
CORE VALUE: Teamwork
HMS Ferries Inc. and the entire HMS Global
Maritime family would like to welcome Tim
Loesch to the team as the new General Manager
at Governors Island in New York. He will be taking over for Steve Caputo, who has been acting
as the interim manager. After years of working in
the maritime industry, he is thrilled to join HMS
Ferries and notes its “proud tradition and wellrespected reputation in the industry” as incentive
to work for the company.
Tim grew up in a large family with four brothers and one sister in Sayville, New York, a small
town on the shore of Long Island. In high school
he worked for a local ferry service that ran to
beach communities on Fire Island. It was the
perfect summer job and sparked his interest in
the maritime industry. He continued to work for
the ferry service over the summers while in college. It was during this time that he earned his
Masters license.
Tim graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York with a
degree in Applied Economics and Management and began working
for Statue Cruises as a Port Captain. He spent the next six and a
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Though work keeps him busy, Tim still finds time
to stay active. He plays on two intramural soccer
teams and is a competitive runner. Each year
he races one of his brothers in a few triathlons,
and they are currently training for the Olympicdistance New York City Triathlon in August. He
hopes to beat his brother this time around!
Welcome to the team!
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HMS Global Maritime
Employee Forum
New Hires
Open Positions - HMSGM
Corporate Director of
Safety, Quality, &
Environmental (SQE)
Marketing Specialist
New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, Indiana
HMS Consulting &
Technical
Technical Director/
Port Engineer
Steilacoom, WA
HMS Ferries
Engineer
Port Engineer
Chief Mate
Deckhand
Deckhand
Master
Port Captain
Chief Engineer
Oiler
Full-Time Engineer
Jacksonville, FL
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
Corpus Christi, TX
New York City, NY
New York City, NY
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Galley Assistant
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Assistant Waiter
American Queen
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Waiter
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Mooring
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American Queen
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American Empress
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Captain
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General Manager
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Poor overview
Stopper breaks
Oil leak from winch – slip/injury
Too cold
Crossing line
Sea rising
Lines in mess on mooring boat
Wires/ropes tight and slack/or different material, elasticity and breaking strength
Line thrown without telling docker
Strong current
Moving to and fro
Standing in a bight
Too many turns (on the drum)
Sitting on a line
Untidy lines
Wrong outfit
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Line caught in fender
Telling off/bad communication
Lines lying too long in sun & water
Language confusion
Bad lighting
Poor communication between pilot & captain
& tug
Line ‘singing’ before it parts
Wet paint
Unaware of risk, being in snap back zone
Standing on the line
Draught changed
Line comes off bollard – steep angle
Line round propeller
Several lines on same bollard
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