Jake Shearer, the fight goes on

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SOUNDINGS
A HARLEY MARINE SERVICES PUBLICATION / SEPTEMBER 2015
Jake Shearer, the fight goes on
Pictured above: the JAKE SHEARER
By Marcus Babani
The new ATB, JAKE SHEARER and FIGHT FANCONI
ANEMIA (FFA) have been drawing a lot of attention ever
since the names were announced for this pair of vessels
that will forever be married to one another.
Fanconi Anemia is a rare genetic disease that in early
stages affects development of healthy red blood cells and
causes abnormalities of the skin, arms, head, and eyes.
Other early symptoms can cause developmental disabilities and often leaves victims with a short stature.
These symptoms can be emotionally and physically traumatic to the children that are diagnosed with Fanconi
Anemia at an early age. However, as the disease develops
with the person’s age, the disease can get much worse.
People who struggle with Fanconi Anemia into their 30s
and 40s typically develop some type of cancer, often
leukemia, or total bone marrow failure.
Jake Shearer was a young man who lost his battle to Fanconi Anemia in 2003. He fought through his early twenties with this ruthless disease. Though he fought valiantly,
ultimately the disease took him. The Tug, powerful, head
high, and determined embodies the strength that Jake
showed in his fight with Fanconi Anemia.
The Barge, FFA, will be married to the JAKE SHEARER
to forever represent the fight Jake went through personally, and the fight Harley Marine hopes to end by bringing
more awareness to the public about this rare disease.
The 4492 horsepower tug will service the west coast with
her partner the FFA, a 83,800 bbl double hull barge;
bringing awareness to those unaffected and hope to those
who fight on.
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The Impact of the Articulated Tug and Barge on Harley Marine’s Fleet
By Gabe Greschler
Ask any person in the Harley Marine Services’ operations department about upcoming builds, and their answer may
leave you intrigued. HMS has two articulated tug and barge (ATB) units in full operation, and two more will be out
of the shipyard and operational in early 2016. Yet, it isn’t just sheer growth that is garnering interest. It’s the fact that
the ATB could change HMS’ future by phasing out conventional towing for a safer, more efficient, and environmentally-friendly alternative.
A traditional tow package consists of a 2-inch thick, 2600-foot long tow wire. The ATB differs from a traditional tow
arrangement because it’s essentially one unit without wire. “The ATB tug settles in to the stern of the ATB barge and
then extends a set of pins [Figure 1] that extend in to both sides of the barge” described Scott Manley, director of operations at HMS. “These pins mate up to a ladder system built in to the barge’s notch. The tug can pitch fore and aft
independently of the barge but will roll side to side in unison
with the barge.” Compared to a traditional tow arrangement,
this concrete connection between the tug and barge gives the
captain an increased amount of control.
Conventional towing vessels are efficient in some areas, but
lacking in others. For example, operating a conventional
towing vessel in inclement weather can be very tricky. If incidents or delays occur, then the “on-time” delivery of the
product can be jeopardized. ATBs have the potential to
break this harmful cycle. Because of their structure, “ATBs
are safer, and are able to handle larger sea and swell conditions. There is also a big time savings for arrivals and departures. A conventional towing tug has to slow down to retrieve tow wire and make up to their barge, make or break
Figure 1: This is what the pins look like. One set is located
tow, where an ATB does not” said Manley.
on each side of the tug’s bow.
It’s not just increased control in severe weather and time savings that make ATBs more appealing – the crews
working onboard benefit as well. Manley mentioned that “because of the better ride of these units, crew comfort is increased.” A better ride means a healthier crew, which in turn decreases potential for incidents or injuries to happen.
“Not having to pull in tow wire, make up to the barge, and make and break tow will increase crew safety.” And it is not
just offshore employees that are benefitting – “The crew is able to get onboard the barge in a safer manner and can do
maintenance on the barge while underway. This will help keep the barge in top condition and reduce some of the workload for the onshore engineering department.”
ATBs come with a final punch – an environmentallyfriendly infrastructure inside and out. According to a white
paper by Robert Hill, president at Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering Corp. in Massachusetts, ATBs burn 25% less fuel
than a traditional tow package going the same speed. HMS
is capitalizing on this advantage – all new HMS ATB vessels include Tier 3 engines which decrease the amount of
nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) being
emitted, and increases the environmental-stewardship of
the entire fleet.
Figure 2: The JAKE SHEARER located at our office in
Los Angeles.
Some in the industry are wary of the rapid adoption
of the ATB, with concern over a supposed lack of
regulations surrounding their operation. An article
titled “The Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) Quandary”
released by Marine News claimed that “regulations
governing certain tankers did not apply to ATBs, and
that in some cases the vessels were frequently undermanned.” HMS’ policies prove to be quite the opposite. When asked about regulations, Mr. Manley replied, “ATBs operate under the same regulations as
Figure 3: The ATB EMERY ZIDELL and DR. ROBERT J. BEALL
conventional tugs,” and that “there is no change in
exiting the east waterway of the Duwamish river.
manning requirements for HMS an ATB. They are
manned the same as our conventional tugs.” HMS can
now set the bar high for the rest of the maritime industry on how to safely and reliably operate the ATB.
The advent of the ATB has the potential to transform Harley Marine’s fleet for the better. Almost every aspect of the
industry: customers, companies, crews, engineers, and environmental regulators will benefit from the ATB’s quick delivery schedules, increased safety and comfort towards crews, and high regard for the environment. The ATB is not
just two vessels conjoining together, it’s about one paving the way to change the industry.
Harley Marine Fall Invitational
August 24th, 2015. Harley Marine Services
hosted their annual fall invitational at Glendale
Country Club on what turned out to be a gorgeous Seattle summer day. The annual event
raises funds to support the Swedish Cancer
Institute (SCI). This year Harley Marine decided to split the proceeds from the fall invitational
between two funds at the Swedish Cancer Institute with half of the proceeds benefiting the
Kaplan Cancer Research Fund and the other half
supporting the Cancer Patient Assistance
Program.
Pictured above: the Glendale Country Club.
Leading the work of the Kaplan Cancer Research
Fund at SCI is the beloved medical oncologist,
Dr. Henry Kaplan. On top of his busy clinical
practice, Dr. Kaplan has been leading cancer research for more than 31 years. His research
team’s work focuses on how to treat and also prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. He is also
working to improve how we treat of blood cancers and how we can treat uncommon cancers
using cancer genomics. The work we fund
through the Kaplan Cancer Research Fund helps
to improve the lives of cancer patients today and
strives to save the lives of cancer patients tomorrow. Over the last three years, you have helped us
donate more than one million dollars to support
his team’s research efforts.
Harley and Lela Franco presenting Dr. Henry
Kaplan with a framed photo of the MICHELLE
SLOAN.
The other program we’ll be funding this year
is the Cancer Patient Assistance Program
which helps to relieve financial stress from
patients who are facing a cancer diagnosis and
treatment. Financial stress is one of the most
common – and least discussed – challenges of
cancer treatment. Patients with a cancer diagnosis are twice as likely to experience bankruptcy as those who do not have cancer. Supported entirely by donations from the community, the Cancer Patient A ssistance Fund provides financial assistance to patients needing
help with basic life expenses such as rent,
child care, insurance, utility bills, and other
Pictured above: Founder and CEO of Harley Marine, Harley Franco, riles
critical expenses that come up when your
up the crowd before the beginning of the tournament. A great reminder to
world is turned upside down from a cancer
diagnosis and ultimately, treatment.
everyone the great cause they were supporting that day.
This year we raised
$645,708
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
We couldn’t have done it
without you!
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ABW Technologies
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Fifth Third Equipment Finance
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NW Lifestyle Homes
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ArcLight Capital Partners
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GE Capital
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Padden and Moore Families
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Bauer Moynihan & Johnson, LLP  Gordon James Fine Diamonds
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PSR Mechanical
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Benoliel Family
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ING Capital LLC
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Schuyler Companies, Inc.
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Capital Industries
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Jerome R. Cohen
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Targa Sound Terminal
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Carney Badley Spellman
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John Deere and Scania
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Tesoro Maritime Company
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Caterpillar & NC Power Systems
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Jotun Paints, Inc.
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Thomas Miller (Americas) Inc.
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CLG Employer Resources
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JPMorgan Chase
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Union Bank
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Comerica Bank
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Karl Senner
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US Oil
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Conrad Shipyard
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Keesal Young & Logan
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Vigor Industrial
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Cummins Mid-South, LLC
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Macquarie Capital
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Wells Fargo Insurance Services
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Davis Grimm Payne & Marra
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Morgan Stanley
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Western Towboat Company
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Diversified Marine
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Moss Adams
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Westminister Bakers
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Elliott Bay Design Group
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Mutual of Omaha Bank
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Wilhelmsen Ships Service
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Emerald Environmental Services
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Nichols Brothers Boat Builder
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Zidell Marine Corporation
Pictured from left to right, above: Bob
McCarrick, Harley Franco, Lela Franco,
and Frank Foti.
Pictured above: Founder and
CEO Harley Franco speaking to
the group of guests before the
auction began.
Pictured above: A golfing foursome
celebrating a fantastic putt.
Proactive toward a cleaner environment
By Bowman Harvey
We are a company that understands our responsibility to a cleaner Earth. We also understand that we face many
complex challenges when it comes to a clean and healthy ocean. One problem is simple to understand: Trash.
That’s why Harley Marine Services will be cooperating with the Ocean Conservancy for National Beach Cleanup day
this September 19th. Each year, approximately 600,000 people worldwide dedicate time to cleaning up their local waterways. The catch is that they record every single piece of trash collected! The results are then sent to the Ocean
Conservancy and published into an annual report to give us an idea of exactly what is floating around in our oceans.
Last year’s efforts resulted in the collection of 16 million pounds of trash being removed from beaches and participation in 46 different countries.
We need help to keep millions of pounds of
trash from our oceans. In all of HMS’ ports we
will be organizing a beach cleanup close to your
office for you to participate in. This is not only
a chance to improve the environment in which
we work, but also a great way for you to meet
co-workers and their families with a BBQ or
Luncheon to follow the cleanup.
HMS Seattle will be volunteering in the Alki
beach cleanup Saturday the 19th of September
from 10-12 with lunch to follow. Bring your
families and meet your co-workers and volunteer for your environment! Hope to see you all
there and if you have any questions about where
your particular cleanup will be, contact me
([email protected]), your GM or your
Port Captain.
THUNDER receives Devlin Award
The Jones F. Devlin award is a safety program sponsored by the
Chamber of Shipping of America. The award publically recognizes
the skill and dedication of the men and women who are responsible for
safe operation on working vessels. Awards are given to a vessel that
operates for two or more years without a loss of work injury.
Congratulations to the THUNDER who received the Jones F. Devlin
Award. We appreciate your service and dedication to safe work
practices.
Thank you.
Pictured above: Rubin Salinas (Tankerman), Jeff
Bearden (Pilot), and Rodney Beachum
(Tankerman) of the M/V THUNDER. Photo by
Brian Brown (Port Captain).
Safety Corner
Importance of Near-Miss Reporting
By Chris Pena
Day in and day out we are continually making decisions that impact every aspect of our life and everything around it.
Most of these decision are heuristics, or unconscious routines in our mind that cope with the inherent complexities of
most decisions. We commonly use heuristics calling in barges to gauge the proximity of the dock. The clearer the
dock-face, the closer we are. The fuzzier the side of the dock,
the further away we assume. These heuristics are not foolproof. Numerous variances in weather, our vision and even
distortion from radiant light can cause misconceptions which
can be catastrophic!
These instances can be a prime example of a near “NearMiss”. At times they may seem trivial but observing these
instances from a different perspective can help us to avoid
biases in judging whether or not a situation was a Near-Miss.
Discussing the situation with our crewmates and getting their
perspective can assist us in helping the crew and organization
avoid costly mistakes. These collaborative discussions are
critical to creating a safer working environment. Cognitive
scientists believe there are two different modes of thinking
that we ourselves are incapable of recognizing - intuitive and
reflective thinking.
Pictured above: The BOB FRANCO. She navigates with
Intuitive thinking, or commonly referred to as System One,
inclement weather on a semi regular basis in the unprecauses us to perform simple actions such as walking around a dictable waters of the cook inlet.
barge, opening a hatch or simply brushing your teeth. You
typically can perform these tasks in conjunction with others.
We are not consciously focusing on how to do these things.
In System Two, or contrast-reflective thinking, we specifically
focus on the task at hand such as filling out a morning report,
bill of lading, chart corrections and plotting. Both systems are
operating continuously, System Two is just observing you
could say. It is not called into action until there is an obvious
danger or error that is present. Or it’s time to fill out your
taxes!
Pictured above: Crew of the MILLENNIUM FALCON as
they prep a stranded vessel for tow.
These systems work to create a narrative of what is going on
around us such as flopping and making tow. Many tasks are
developing around everyone and our mind is continually
building a scenario for each outcome. Quite impressive I
think! Next time you are about to perform a task or just tie
your shoes think about this fact. It is good to be aware of how
our brains are functioning. This brings me to recognizing a
developing Near-Miss situation.
Studies have shown that Near-Misses have preceded every
business crisis and disaster, and research even shows that the tell-tale signs were ignored. A recent and prime example was Deepwater Horizon. The processes that eventually lead to this avoidable disaster developed over months.
Safety Corner
Months! How do we as an individual, and as part of an organization, help to avoid these same accidents? We can
start by recognizing our own cognitive biases that conspire to blind us.
Throughout the research of Near-Misses, two of the most
common cognitive biases discovered were normalization of
deviance and outcome bias. How many times have we
looked at that some mooring line that has “only one small
abrasion” or the steak knife pointed up in the dish rack, you
simply tell yourself it is fine or that you clearly see the knife?
Someone else doesn’t see the knife due to the angle of the
blade. Or the mooring line gets used as the first line by a
new guy. This is normalization of deviance, the more times
a situation happens without incident, the more acceptable it
becomes.
Outcome bias is probably the most difficult to determine.
The evolution of flopping on the barge goes smoothly every
Pictured above: The MICHELLE SLOAN paired up the
time. When we observe successful outcomes we tend to focus on the success, yet what if there was a minute underlying Barge DAVID FANNING.
error in the process? It is similar to companies that maintain and companies that continually excel in innovation. “It
has worked so far, why change it” or “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. Companies and individuals that continually focus
on fixing the “red” or errors often forget to look at the processes that are in the “green” and refine them.
What we, as individuals, need to do is recognize how our minds operate, react and disseminate the constant flow of
information around us. When we recognize a Near-Miss situation, it is critical to “bring it to the table” and discuss it
with your crewmates and collaborate a narrative on how it can be brought to everyone’s attention and corrected. It
seems trivial reporting most Near-Miss situations but that is a biased comment that could adversely affect the personal
safety of someone else on a completely different vessel. As mentioned above, a simple mechanical error that seemed
to have negligible risk turned out to be one of the most horrific environmental disasters in history. And EVERY ONE
in the error-chain is at fault, from the very top manager to the very bottom employee. If we step back and look at the
bigger picture, work collaboratively through our biases and report Near-Misses we can all help in protecting the safety
of our crews, the environment and the company.
Harley Marine Safety Tip: RUNNING MACHINERY
By Timothy Picou
When you have an engine running and you see something leaking use
utmost care and never stick your hand inside a r unning engine.
Always stop the engine and use the lock out/tag out procedure.
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Let everyone on vessel know you are performing maintenance and
not to start engine at any time.
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If problem is unfixable you must leave machinery locked out/
tagged out, be sure to enter in eMaint and notify engineering until
someone can correct it.
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The machinery can only be unlocked once the issue has been fixed.
Safety Corner
Summer isn’t over yet, be safe, stay hydrated
By Ben Spear
As Summer winds down temperatures are still up all over the country. When temeratures remain high there is
an increased risk for heatstroke. Heatstroke, is a life threatening condition that can occur if the body’s temperature rises to at least 104 F. Untreated, heatstroke can rapidly damage the brain, heart kidneys and muscles.
Symptoms include:
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Altered mental state: confusion, dizziness,
staggering, slurred speech
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Lack of sweating
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Nausea and vomiting
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Flushed skin
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Rapid breathing
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Racing heart
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Headache
If you or someone you know begins to show any of these symptoms, seek medical attention right away. Go
into the shade, remove excess clothing, and cool off. If medical treatment is delayed, the likelihood of serious
complication or death increases tremendously.
In addition to hot weather, heatstroke also emerges when involved in strenuous activity. It can be caused by
wearing excess clothing, drinking alcohol, or dehydration. It’s very important to stay hydrated, take breaks
when necessary, and cool down when needed. If you aren’t feeling right, let someone know. Severe heat is
nothing to mess with, so let’s keep heatstroke away from HMS for good.
Let’s give a thumbs up!
Check out the great job done by Olympic Tug & Barge in
Portland. They greatly improved the safety of the lower gangway to the spud barge. This expanded metal ramp will provide more secure footing in our damp Pacific Northwest
weather.
Nice job!
Pacific Coast Maritime Takes 1st Place
September Birthdays
By Chris Iszler
In a charity event put on by the local Ballyhoo Lions Club, Pacific
Coast Maritime and the Gyrfalcon won first place in a duck decorating contest on July 4th. Corporations from around town make a
donation and get a “blank” wooden pine duck; contestants can decorate the duck in two styles, Independence Day or corporate theme.
The Duck this year was a Harlequin so it was only fitting to name
the PCM duck Gyrfalequin.
Pictured left: The first
place trophy with the
award winning Gyrfalquin. Photo taken with
the beautiful Seattle Skyline set in the background.
Pictured below: The Gyrfalquin herself. Much detail was taken in the creation of this duck. Rubber
fendering, a winch on the
stern deck, even red and
green eyes to represent the
navigation lights indicating port and starboard.
The Gyrfalcon has entered
the contest for the past two
years and this year came
away with the big prize, a
large trophy and some bragging rights! The Ballyhoo
Lions club is a very giving
club helping out the children
in town with reading glasses,
blankets, clothes, and sometimes providing airfare to
stranded individuals on the
island.
Harley Marine Gulf
Olympic Tug & Barge
Ashley Marks
9/4
Clayton Christie
9/5
Joshua Mcclane
9/4
John Jensen
9/5
Louis Manata
9/8
Bryan Dean Willis
9/6
Drunante Thornburg 9/15
Eric Liedberg
9/9
Michael Morgan
9/15
Andrew Butterfield
9/16
Joseph Goette
9/18
Paul Clendenen
9/16
Timothy Picou
9/21
William Ford
9/20
Steven Estep
9/22
Erik Starheim
9/23
Hannah Hill
9/25
Adam Lauderdale
9/26
Robert Robbins
9/26
Colin Sheldon
9/26
Anthony Burling
John Sasser
9/27
9/28
Jesse Tiffany
9/26
Tyler Larsen
9/27
9/28
Ivan Larson
Harley Marine New York
Ollie Paul Oakley
9/3
Pacific Coast Maritime
Richard Brockway
9/11
Roel Villamor
Robert C Ehmann
Nicholas Santillo
9/12
9/29
9/12
Harley Marine Services
Elvis Orucevic
9/16
Starlight Marine Services
Jason Vogel
9/7
James Horn
9/10
Douglas Anderson
9/15
Juen Yeoh-Hsu
9/20
Urban Alexander
9/15
Harley Franco
9/23
Chris Wooten
9/18
Levi Lutz
9/23
Cooper Hedgecock
9/19
9/29
Roy Dusenbury
Todd Prophet
9/23
Samuel Compton
9/26
Ravi Sekhon
9/27
Westoil Marine Services
Jodie Le
9/28
9/29
Michael Castagnola
9/4
Reed Daoedsjah
9/16
Kelly Moore
9/18
9/22
Jay Franco
Millennium Maritime
Michael Golden
9/13
Robin Houghton
Bo Jun
Rosie Chavez
9/28
9/30
Happy Birthday
Everyone!
August New Hires
Payroll Calendar
Harley Marine Gulf
Pay-period ending: 9/15/15 (Pay-date 9/22/15)
Employee Deadlines:
Chief Mate
Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/
Deckhand Tankerman
PTO): 9/9/15
Deckhand Tankerman
Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/
Deckhand Tankerman
sick): ASAP or 9/15/15
Second Mate/Tankerman
Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s)
Captain
and received by the payroll department by 10AM PST on
9/16/15, will be included on the 10/7/15 paycheck.
Chief Engineer
Captain
Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.
Deckhand Tankerman
If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.
Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:
Aaron Slager
AB Deckhand
Approve dispatch logs: Daily (all entries must be out of
Aaron Wood
Barge Captain
“Dispatch/Supervisor Approval” by end of day on 9/16/15)
Ciro Hicks
Captain
Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is
9/16/15 10AM PST)
Ibrahim Gokharman Port Engineer
Ollie Oakley
Barge Mate
Pay-period ending: 9/30/15 (Pay-date: 10/7/15)
Shaun Quinn
Jason Britt
Jordan Lott
Michael Terracciano
Joseph Violante
John Sasser
James Bardin
Clifford Arnold
Jerrald Salter
Ellen Zurawski
Executive Assistant
Connor Raffety
Intern - Accounting
Olympic Tug & Barge
Employee Deadlines:
Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/
PTO): 9/24/15
Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/
sick): ASAP or 9/30/15
Stephen Sanders
Joshuwa Parsons
Deckhand
Engineer
Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s)
and received by the payroll department by 10AM PST on
10/1/15, will be included on the 10/22/15 paycheck.
Wesley Magwire
Engineer
Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.
Daniel Mcgrath
Mate
Blake Caraballo
Mate
If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.
Pacific Coast Maritime
Stephen Partridge
Deckhand Cook
Westoil Marine Services
Casey Anthony
Port Mechanic
Welcome
Aboard!
Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:
Approve dispatch logs: Daily (all entries must be out of
“Dispatch/Supervisor Approval” by end of day on 10/1/15)
Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is
10/1/15 10AM PST)
Change your Tobacco Status October 1, 2015
Contact HR for a Tobacco change form.
Advantages of quitting:
 Save $50/month on health insurance
 Save an unidentified amount of money by
reducing health complications
 Smokers are twice as likely to die from
heart attacks than non-smokers
 Smoking promotes cataracts and wrinkles
the skin!
USCG HALIBUT Crew show off their Harley gear
By Marcus Babani
Pictured below is the 11 person crew of the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) Cutter, the HALIBUT, holding up the t-shirts they received from the
LELA FRANCO naming ceremony. The HALIBUT was a focal point in the
parade of vessels that helped welcome the LELA FRANCO and MICHELLE
SLOAN to the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors.
LTJG J. Matthew Hurtt said "We were really thrilled to be part of the Tug
naming ceremony, and we thank you for being a key partner to the Coast
Guard in the Long Beach area."
Thank you to the crew of the HALIBUT, your participation in the ceremony
was greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with the USCG for
many years to come, continuously improving the standards, and safety of the
industry.
A big thank you also goes out LTJG Hurtt for this awesome picture and your
kind words of gratitude. Your crew looks great with those shirts!
Pictured above: the HALIBUT, spectating at the naming ceremony.
September Anniversaries
Harley Marine Gulf
Michael McLain
Michael Shaw
Randy Meshell
Brian Schutt
Richard Stephanow Jr
Joseph Parker
Years
3
3
3
1
1
1
John Walls
Saud Hashmi
Moises Hernandez-Lebron
Zolmen Levit
8
1
1
1
Stephen Politeo
Rachel Price
7
1
Olympic Tug & Barge
Sven Christensen
16
Brian Fletcher
Sean Oconnell
Greg Horton
Matthew Hammond
Ritchie D Vogel
Richard Becker
Mitchell Wheelhouse
Michael Martinez
Bret Cehovet
Todd Nelson
Nathaniel Goode
Frederick Chambers-Piper
Thomas Straws
Bryan Melnick
Tyler McLmes
Rommel Barrera
Steven Franzen
Zachary Vetter
Aaron Williams
14
12
11
9
8
7
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Starlight Marine Services
Michael Link
Daniel Morrison
Matthew Fike
25
10
9
HMS Team Todd sets a new record
By Jay Franco
Since 2011, HMS has formed Team Todd to participate in Breathe Deep Seattle, a walk and fun run to raise funds for
lung cancer research, treatment and care. This annual event is sponsored by the LUNGevity Foundation, and it has
been held in more than 45 cities.
The event was held on August 8th in Seattle’s
Seward Park on Lake Washington. The 2.4 mile
walk and run course took place along the perimeter of the park’s wooded Bailey Peninsula.
This year’s Team Todd included 236 participants – the largest team nationwide in all 155
Breathe Deep events. Individuals in all HMS
offices registered themselves, family members
and friends. Some families were represented by
2, 3 and 4 generations! The ages of our team
members ranged from 10 days to 87 years.
Pictured above: Team Todd group photo in Seward Park.
This Year, Team Todd raise over $9,000. This
is a combined effort from individual contributions and registration fees.
Thank you Team Todd and Harley Marine,
for your continued dedication toward finding a cure
and putting an end to lung cancer.
Mentor program highlight, Millennium Maritime
By Bowman Harvey
Last month I spent time at Millennium Maritime in Southern California. This has been part of an effort to see every
facet of our business and to promote the Environmental and Mentoring Programs in every region. Every tug boat I
spent time on provided an opportunity to observe mentoring in action. Mike Golden, the Port Captain at MMI has
stepped up as a Mentoring Liaison for Tugs and as a result I’ve seen
increased participation in the region.
Millennium is a close knit office where everyone has to trust and collaborate with everyone else in order to get things done effectively.
September marks the first month to see an office reach 100% participation in the Mentoring Program! Congratulations to all the folks at
MMI for representing the Harley Marine Mentoring program. When
asked about what type of role mentoring has played in an office setting Brian Vartan responded: “Having a mentor has been paramount
Pictured above: Shoreside personnel of
in transitioning from working on, to overseeing operations on the
Millennium Maritime
equipment. Being able to draw information from a person’s personal
experience is vital in establishing baselines for my responses to co-workers, employees and customers. Having a confidant and a sounding board to run ideas by and help shape game plans has greatly enhanced my work knowledge and
application of skills.”
With upcoming changes to Mentoring log submittals that include a smart phone app and a drop down tab on the
wheelhouse I expect more regional offices with participation rates like Southern California. As always, I am available
for concerns or questions.
HMS Wellness
Spotlight
Yoga
By Shelby Withington
Why Yoga?
Yoga is for Everyone
Originating in Hinduism as a spiritual discipline, yoga
focuses on controlled breathing and natural movement.
Yoga is meant to induce a meditated state while also healing
and strengthening the body.
Yoga is not just for women. Men ar e on
average much less flexible than women. This
makes them more prone to injury on the job.
Coupled with another workout routine, yoga can
be a great warmup and cool down stretch to stay
injury free and further tone key muscle groups.
Yoga has been proven to be one of the most beneficial
physical activities. Not only does it stretch and condition the
body, but it can drastically improve mental health, blood
pressure and cholesterol.
One of the coolest things about
Yoga is that there is no set routine.
Take any of these poses and put
them together in a way that makes
you feel good! You can even build
routines to focus on certain muscles
or areas of your body.
Yoga will feel easier, and be more beneficial when paired with a healthy diet. Try
smaller portions, fresh food, and lots of
veggies. By cutting fats and boosting vitamin/protein intake, you’ll see better results, faster.
Sun salutations are a great full
body stretch and a centerpiece
of most yoga routines
HMS Wellness
Spotlight
By Shelby Withington
Four Small Changes to Eat Healthier in a Big Way
Keep Portions Reasonable
Eat Smarter, Use Smart Fats
At the end of the day, the best thing you can do is avoid
overeating. Know your body and be cognizant of when
you are full. Here's a quick and tasty trail mix recipe to get
you started!
Cut calories by avoiding saturated fats such as butter. A
great substitute to butter is olive oil. However, remember
to use all fats in moderation as they are loaded with calories.
Mix Together:
Banana Chips
Peanut Butter Chips
Peanuts
Almonds
Dark Chocolate Chips
Add Some Color to your Plate
The average American eats 3-4x more meat then they
should. Swap out a serving of meat for a variety of fruits
and veggies. Making your plate as colorful as possible
means you will get a wide range of antioxidants and vitamins. Here’s a quick fruit salad recipe to get you started!

2 Cups Plain Yogurt

2 Tbsp Good Honey

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 an Orange (Juiced)

1 Banana (Sliced)

2 1/2 Pints any fruit(s)
Combine yogurt, honey and
vanilla. In another bowl, chop
fruit and mix together with
orange juice. Divide into serving bowls and top with the
yogurt mixture.
Keep an Eye on your Sodium Intake
Whether you have high blood pressure or not, it is wise to
watch your sodium intake. The USDA recommends only 1
tsp of salt a day. Reducing salt in your diet will make you
healthier overall. Here’s a delicious kale chip recipe to cut
that potato chip craving.
1. Separate Kale Leaves from thick stems
2. Cut into large, yet bite sized pieces
3. Massage a thin layer of olive oil onto the leaves
4. Sprinkle with chili flakes (to taste)
5. Bake at 350F for 8 minutes, toss on baking sheet, then
bake for 4 more minutes or until crisp
6. Sprinkle with a little bit or pepper or paprika to add a
smoky flavor
September is healthy aging month!
Taking a look at the aging process
By Ben Spear
Aging, Fact and Fiction:
Myth: Genes play the biggest r ole in how you’ll age.
Untrue. Even if you're born with the healthiest set of
genes, how you live your life determines how they behave over your lifespan.
Myth: Br ain power declines. No way! In fact ver bal,
math, spatial, and abstract reasoning abilities all improve in middle age.
Myth: Happiness declines. False. Multiple studies have
shown that happiness increases after the age of 50 and people are happiest at retirement age.
Let’s learn some tips about healthy aging
As we age:
What to do:
Heart rate slows and heart size enlarges. Blood vessels and
arteries become stiffer, causing one’s heart to work harder to
pump blood. This can lead to high blood pressure
(hypertension) and other cardiovascular problems.
Be sure to include physical activity in your daily routine.
Choose fruits, vegetables, & lean proteins. Limit foods high in
saturated fat and sodium. Quit smoking! It contributes to the
hardening of your arteries and increases your blood pressure
and heart rate.
Bones tend to shrink in size and density — weakening and
making them more susceptible to fracture. Muscles generally
lose strength and flexibility, and individuals might become
less coordinated or have trouble balancing.
Eat calcium rich foods, such as almonds, broccoli, salmon, and
soy products. Many people receive adequate Vitamin D from
sunlight, but those who do not should seek out oily fish, egg
yolks, fortified milk, or supplements.
Nearsightedness, photosensitivity, and cataracts are more
common. Hearing may dim. High frequencies may become
difficult to decipher.
Schedule regular eye exams. Wear sunglasses and hats for protection from the sun. Use earplugs when around loud noises.
Skin thins and becomes less elastic and more fragile. Skin
becomes drier. Wrinkles, age spots, and other skin related
developments may emerge.
Be gentle to your skin! Bathe in warm (not hot) water, and use
mild soaps/moisturizers. Use sunscreen and wear protective
clothing. Monitor skin regularly and report all changes to a
doctor.
Muscle mass decreases and is replaced by body fat. One will
require fewer calories to maintain their current weight.
Include moderate exercise in one’s daily routine, eat a healthy
diet, (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, as well
as fewer sugary and fat saturated foods) and watch portion sizes.
Galley Delicacies
Grandma Schmidt’s Apple (Or Peach) Kuchen
Recipe sent in by Robert A nderson on the HMG Champion
A truly old-fashioned homey dessert, one sniff and you’ll swear you’re in grandma’s kitchen!
Kuchen
Streusel
11/4 Cups alt-purpose flour
3/4 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tbl of. PENZEYS CINNAMON
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup of cold butter , cut into small pieces
2 egg yolks
2 tsp milk
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced*
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter.
Blend with a pastry blender or your hands.
In a small bowl beat the egg yolks. Add the vanilla and milk. Add the egg mixture to the crumbled
dry ingredients, stir gently with a spoon until just blended.
Press the dough on the bottom and up the sides of an 8x12x2 greased glass baking dish. This is an
old-fashioned pan size, a bit smaller than our modern 9x13, but is still available.
A 9x13 can be used but the crust will be thinner, and a larger sized apple should be used so three
rows of apple slices still fills the top. Arrange the apple slices in 3 lengthwise rows on top of the
crust. In a separate bowl, combine the streusel ingredients and blend with a pastry blender or your
hands until the mixture resembles peas. Sprinkle over the apple slices.
Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes (30-40 minutes if using a 9x13 pan) until the crust is golden
brown and the apples look nicely glazed.
If you prefer soft-cooked apples, use McIntosh. For a firmer apple, use Granny Smith or your favorite pie apple. We used Macs, and they kept their shape beautifully while melting in your mouth.
Register on your
Wellness Portal
It’s fast—just four easy steps!
Register today and
start your journey
to better health!
Start by going to
www.WellnessWebTools.com/TPSC
Locate the “Create an
Account” link displayed
on the home page.
Step 1: Enter your information
Enter your name, date of birth,
gender, and zip code. Once you
are finished, click “Next”.
Step 2: Create your account
Create a username, password and
“secret question.”
Once complete, click “Next”.
Step 3: Review your information
Make sure your address and phone
number are accurate. Input
secondary addresses and phone
numbers if necessary. Once you
are finished, click “Next”.
Step 4: Accept the Terms and
Conditions
Read the Terms and Conditions and
check the box once you have read,
and agree to the Terms and
Conditions provided.
Click “Personalize My Website
Now” to customize your page; or
Click “Go To My Home Page Now”
to complete your registration.
Your Wellness Portal is ready to use!
If you need additional help, call Customer Service at 1-877-749-6996
401(k) Plan Open Enrollment
Administrative Questions
401(k) is our company-sponsored retirement plan. The plan consists of two components: employee contributions through payroll deduction and a company match.
Contributions can be directed to a variety of investment options and may be made
either before tax, after tax (Roth option) or through a combination of the two. The
plan documents provide all the plan details.
Whether retirement is far away or just a few years away, it is important to set goals
for yourself, put a plan in place and to start saving for retirement today. Saving on a
regular basis with a well thought out investment plan will assist you in meeting the
goals you set for yourself as you build a nest egg for your retirement. Now is a good
time to consider increasing your deferral (contribution) amount or enrolling in the
plan if you are not currently participating.
If you have questions regarding
your quarterly statement, participant website, or plan provisions,
please contact your plan administrator:
Moran Knobel
www.moranknobel.com
425-451-9389
1-800-451-9389
Investment Questions
Education
The recent volatility of the stock market can be unsettling. Investment assistance is
available and you should seek guidance before making significant changes to your
401(k) plan investments. Kibble and Prentice, our plan advisors, can assist you and
help you with your 401(k). An investment advisor can answer your 401(k) questions
and advise you on setting up or modifying an investment plan. Please feel free to
contact Kibble and Prentice at 888-GET-401K (888-438-4015) enter *0 and ask for
an investment advisor.
Quarterly Open Enrollment Period for October 2015
Human Resources recently mailed out packets to new employees, including all necessary forms. For those currently participating and/or eligible employees, the 401(k)
informational packets can be located on the PAF system (Employee Forms tab), including deferral and beneficiary forms. The packets include updated educational
material and information regarding investment options.
Please remember open enrollment is the only time you can change your deferral
amount. You may change your investment elections anytime online at
www.moranknobel.com. The deadline for returning forms to your local HR representative is Friday, September 25, 2015. Due to administrative constraints, any
forms turned in after the deadline will not be processed and you will have to enroll
during the next open enrollment in January 2016. For additional information or
questions on the 401(k) plan, please contact your HR Representative anytime at 206628-0051.
If you have questions or need guidance with the fund options in your
retirement plan, please contact a
plan investment advisor:
Kibble & Prentice
888-GET-401K
888-438-4015
Plan Eligibility
You are eligible to enter your retirement plan if you are a nonunion employee, age 18 or older,
and have completed 3 months of
service.
Note: Union members (except
employees of Starlight Marine
Services and Harley Marine
New York), non-resident aliens
and ferry workers of Pacific
Coast Maritime, Inc. are excluded from the company 401
(k) plan
Employees of the month
Harley Marine Gulf would like to r ecognize Captain Mark Meir, Captain of the
SILVER with the barges LOREN EADES and JACKSON EADES, as employee of the
month.
Mark has been with us since May 2013 and he has done a great job in leading his
crew. This summer the barges have been painted and look great. His boat is always ready
and our charterer—BP Shipping is pleased with the performance of this unit.
Congratulations to Captain Mark Meir.
Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Engineer Klaus Conrad as employee of
the month.
Klaus has been with OTB for just over two years, in that time he has, and continues to do
an outstanding job as Engineer on the Lela Joy. When he came to OTB, Klaus had never
worked on tug boats. He learned the deck and engine room very quickly, he has also been
cross training as Engineer on other vessels.
Klaus is currently working on getting his DDE4000, which will make him an even more
valued asset to our fleet. He always has a positive attitude and great work ethic.
Thank you Klaus for your great attitude and hard work!
Millennium Maritime would like to r ecognize Captain Kirk Wilson as employee of
the month. Kirk Wilson, hired on with Millennium about a year ago. Wilson has brought
30 plus years of tow boating experience to the Millennium roster to raise our bar on the
Captain side. Kirk hit the ground running in his new venture as a tractor tug operator in the
maritime industry. He has been on a mission ever since.
Kirk quickly got a grasp of handling the tractor tugs, and got started moving barges, performing ship assist, tug boat delivery and offshore towing.
Kirk is also well versed on the vessel administration and Emaint duties that are required.
He is very involved in keeping his vessel up to industry and MMI standards. Kirk mentors his crew and is always
ready and willing to do whatever has to be done. MMI would like to thank Captain Wilson for his efforts and his
contribution to the success of MMI. We look forward to a great future with Captain Kirk.
Starlight Marine Services would like to r ecognize Brandon Erickson as employee of
the month. Brandon is always first in line to lend a helping hand. He is first to volunteer to
cover vacation or sick leave for his fellow crew members. Brandon has a great work ethic
and takes pride in any project he takes on.
Thank you Brandon for all your help.
Let’s give a thumbs up!
Human Resources team members, Megan Smith and Sally Halfon would like
to give a thumbs up and thank you to OTB Port Captain, Dave Buotte and
OTB Mate, Corey Lawrenson for taking them out on the BRAtt and training
them on steering a z-drive tug! It's tough and they made it look so easy!
Thank you for the invitation and for showing us a piece of a z-drive tugboat
captain's role here at Harley Marine!
Another satisfied customer
Pictured above: The cable laying
vessel ENTERPRISE, which was
assisted by the ROBERT FRANCO
during a 3 month long project.
A Full Service Maritime Company
www.harleymarine.com
Safety has always been our top concern,
it has been nice to know that you
embraced the high standards that both
ExxonMobil and Prysmian demanded of you. I hope our paths will cross
again in the future, good luck and best wishes with whatever your new
venture is.
Regards,
Carol Webb
Head of Project Management
Prysmian PowerLink Services Ltd
Editor: Marcus Babani
[email protected]
As the Enterprise is leaving Port
Hueneme and heading for Europe, I am
writing a big thank you for the effort
that you all put in to successfully deliver
the OPSRB project, ahead of time, and
with no safety incident. For me this was
the first time to work with you, and it
was a great pleasure to be involved. I
know all of my team have appreciated
your work and professionalism that you
have displayed throughout the project.
Thank you Carol! We take pride in
our work and we are glad it shows!
Editor’s Choice: Photo of the month
Thank you for reading
Pictured above: The MICHELLE SLOAN assisting a heavy lift vessel carrying
cranes and machinery in to the Port of Los Angeles. Thank you to the Port of Los
Angeles for sharing this photo.

Jake Shearer, the fight goes on

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