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HARLEY MARINE SERVICES
SOUNDINGS
Photo Courtesy of Bobby Davis
Harley Marine Services Fall Invitational
On Monday, August 26th, Harley Marine Services hosted the second annual Fall Invitational at Glendale
Golf Club in Bellevue, WA. Friends and business associates of Harley Marine came together to support the
Kaplan Cancer Research Fund at Swedish Medical Center Foundation.
The Kaplan Cancer Research Fund is focused on different types of cancer research, including breast and
hematologic cancers. Dr. Kaplan is the lead researcher for many clinical trials currently available at the
Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle and is the doctor of two of Harley Marine’s friends, Todd Prophet and
Michelle Sloan.
Benefiting a cause that means so much to our
employees, customers, vendors and friends,
made supporting the Fall Invitational that
much more meaningful. Our sponsors
graciously and generously gave their support
before the guests even arrived with on-course
sponsorship opportunities.
The day of the tournament, golfers were treated
to a fully loaded player bag including a travel
suitcase, Ralph Lauren sweater and socks, golf
balls, a golf towel, a visor, and a cold drink
mug. Breakfast and boxed lunches were also
available for the golfers once they arrived.
At the sound of the horn, the golfers teed off to
a beautiful day at Glendale. Players had the opportunity to participate in several on-course competitions
including three hole-in-one opportunities, thanks to our sponsors Riverside Ford, Brotherton Cadillac and
Good Chevrolet.
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At the end of the round, the golfers
reconvened for the dinner program, which
included a live auction, a very touching
video about Dr. Kaplan and an opportunity
to “Fund-A-Cure”. To view the video,
please click on the “Fund-A-Cure” screen to
the right.
At the end of the night, we were able to
present Dr. Kaplan with a check for
$300,000 for his research efforts.
Additional donations are still coming in, so
we will share our final number in the next
issue of Soundings.
We would like to give a special thanks to all of our
sponsors for making this event such a success.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
TITLE SPONSOR & UNDERWRITER
Harley and Lela Franco
Harley Marine Services
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Diversified Marine
GE Capital
Larry Benaroya Family Foundation
Macquarie Capital
Seaspan
Vigor Industrial
Weinstein Family Foundation
Zidell Marine
GOLD SPONSORS
GE Capital
Rich Padden and Chad Moore
BRONZE SPONSORS
Caterpillar Financial Services
Commerce Bank of Washington
Cummins Mid South
Cummins Northwest/Mill Log
CVT Tanker Brokers & Associates
Elliot Bay Design Group
Emerald Services
Foss Maritime
Joel Benoliel
Karl Senner
Keesal, Young & Logan
Tesoro
Quigg Bros.
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR
US Oil
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DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR
Lott Foundation
PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR
Endeavour Capital
RECEPTION SPONSOR
Phillips 66
HOLE SPONSORS
Cascade Engine Center
Davis, Grimm, Payne & Marra
Endeavour Capital
Fifth Third Equipment Finance
Gordon James Fine Diamonds
HSBC Bank USA
Ian-Conrad Bergan
Jack De Leon
Markey Machinery
Ninkasi Brewing
RBC Wealth Management
Schuyler Rubber
SF Bar Pilots
Sound Spirits
Harley Marine Services
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September 2013
HARLEY MARINE WELCOMES TWO SISTER VESSELS TO THE CALIFORNIA
MARKET
Not only are the vessels sister class new builds, they are named after very special siblings, Harley and Lela
Franco’s children – Ahbra and Robert Franco.
The z-drive tractor tugs were built at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, WA with the most technically
and environmentally advanced equipment available. Both tugs are 100 feet long, 40 feet wide, have 6,800
horsepower and will provide 91 tons of bollard pull. The tugs feature CAT 3516 Tier III engines and cold
ironing/shore power capabilities. Making the AHBRA FRANCO and ROBERT FRANCO the greenest tugs in
the California ports.
On August 12th, the Southern California Harley Marine office christened
the ROBERT FRANCO. The event was attended by over 250 employees,
customers, vendors, government officials, port members and regulatory
officers. General Manager, Doug Houghton along with Mark Coynes
with Jacobsen Pilot, Matt Nichols with Nichols Brothers and CEO
Harley Franco all spoke at the event, detailing the tug’s immense power
and environmental impact on the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
On September 7th, the Northern California Harley Marine office
christened the AHBRA FRANCO. The christening was a great success
with approximately 125 customers, employees, and other special guests.
The event started at 1115 with a reception and the ceremony promptly started at 1200. The guest speakers
included Captain Greg Stump, the Captain of the Port and Captain Peter McIsaac, the President of the San
Francisco Bar Pilots. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary presented the Colors and Christa Durand sang
the National Anthem. Rev. Roger Bauer from the Chaplain at the International Maritime Center blessed the
tug. After the ceremony guests enjoyed lunch, music and tours of the AHBRA FRANCO. In addition, we had
a photo booth so all of our guests could have a photo to remember the special occasion.
We are all so honored to have two vessels bear the name of our owners children. The AHBRA and ROBERT
are welcome additions to our fleet and will serve our company and customers proudly.
CEO and Chairman, Harley Franco states “the arrival of this new state-of-the-art tug boat symbolizes Harley
Marine Services dedication to the safety of our employees, protection of the environment, and to providing the
most advanced, dependable, and committed service to all of our customers.”
To watch videos of each christening, please click on the below screens.
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On July 30th, the M/V SILVER was
delivered to Harley Marine Gulf from
Conrad Shipyards in Morgan City, LA.
We are pleased to welcome the tug
SILVER to the Harley Marine Gulf fleet.
Our most recent addition shows our
continued effort to provide our
customers with safe, efficient and
reliable petroleum transportation
throughout the US Gulf and Mississippi
River regions. We are proud to
recognize Harley Marine Services
commitment and dedication to state of
the art and environmentally friendly
tugs in all aspects of company
operations.
The SILVER is the second of (5) five 75
ft. x 29 ft., 2,000 horsepower tugs
ordered from shipbuilder, Conrad
Industries of Morgan City, LA. She is
the sister vessel to Harley Marine Gulf's
tug, LIGHTNING. Both tugs are named
after horses ridden by famous cowboys
and each is equipped with two
Cummins K38M Tier II engines.
Compared to Tier 0 engines, SILVER's
Tier II engines reduce the production of
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) by 47%. Harley
Marine estimates that this will mean a
22-ton reduction in annual emissions of
NOx.
Harley Marine Services will add (3) three more Conrad-built tugs to its fleet this year - the ALAMO, the
FURY, and the STARDUST. All five tugs will join Harley Marine's expanding fleet in the United States Gulf
Region. Each tug will be built with technically and environmentally advanced equipment to meet the
specific needs of Harley Marine's customers and expanding business markets.
Bill Taylor
HMG General Manager
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RECYCLING EFFORTS IN PORTLAND
September 2013
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Pacific Terminal Services and Olympic Tug & Barge are working together with
Waste Management to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills from our
operations in Portland, Oregon. Recently we’ve added recycling of glass containers
and composting of food wastes to the waste reduction plan for the terminal and
vessels operating out of Portland. Small 2.5-gallon counter top food waste
collection bins were provided by Waste Management and have been placed in
vessel galleys and terminal break areas. They are filling up with used coffee grinds
and filters. Curbside collection bins have also been provided for separating glass
containers from the other recyclables. Florescent tubes and batteries are also
recycled using WM’s Lamp Tracker program. This program helps us keep toxic
mercury (from tubes) and heavy metals (from batteries) out of landfills.
Kevin Buffum, General Manager
Pacific Terminal Services, Inc.
Photographed from the wheelhouse of the Champion, are Harley Marine Gulf’s
Vijay Sea, Takeuchi Sea, Paige Katherine & Great Strides discharging at Apex
Mt. Airy, Louisiana on the Mississippi River. If you look closely, you can see
two of our HMG Tankerman, Mike Simon and Clyde Hanna.
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September 2013
NEWS FROM DUTCH HARBOR
The Gyrfalcon’s Captain is often approached by Trident Seafood’s executive management in Akutan to
transport key managers or key technicians, like the Caterpillar mechanics when weather does not allow
airplanes to fly between the two islands. We recently received and approved a request to transport a
retired U. S. Army chaplain and his wife.
Colonel Mike Carkhuff (U.S. Army, Retired) and his wife, Carole, were visiting the Trident Seafoods, Inc.
fishery production facilities in Akutan, Alaska, which neighbors Unalaska Island, where the Gyrfalcon is
based. They are close friends to the Trident executives in Seattle and visit Akutan at their request and
conduct services in the local church.
The flying weather between Akutan and Dutch Harbor was poor on August 13 so Captain Iszler was
approached by Dave Abbassian, the manager of the Trident facility, to request they transport them to Dutch
Harbor to meet their plane back to Anchorage and then home. We readily agreed and the below email
sums up their trip aboard the Gyrfalcon.
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Jim,
Thanks for the encouraging note. We certainly were blessed when Dave Abbasian
connected us with Capt. Chris Iszler. We just missed you in Dutch. Gyrfalcon First
Mate Paul must have been there to meet you when he also greeted us as we were
departing for Anchorage.
Yes! Captain Iszler and crew took excellent care of us. We asked many questions and
received thorough answers. All the crewmembers were courteous and patient with
us. In a six-hour crossing, we got to know several of the crew. Chris and his men are
outstanding representatives of your company and of your Trident relationship.
We are coming back for a Christmas visit with our Fox family at Safe Harbor Church,
Akutan. We will arrive in Dutch 1230 20 Dec and leave Dutch 3 Jan to
Anchorage. We hope to sail to and from Akutan via either a Trident freighter, or
possibly aboard the Gyrfalcon. By the way, if you visit Akutan, Sunday church
services are 0800 and 1930.
Thanks again for your kind note. We do hope to meet you.
Sincerely,
Mike and Carole
Mike and Carole Carkhuff
Serving Chaplains, Soldiers & Families
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A Full Service Marine Transportation Company
September 2013
SAFTEY INCENTIVE PROGRAM
SIP Tip #1
By: Andrew Butterfield, Olympic Tug & Barge
Painting Over Non-Skid
Painting over non-skid is productive, but it can also cause a very dangerous
walking area. When painting over non-skid paint, it is important to always lay
new non-skid down during your project. If no new non-skid is laid, the area, when wet, can become very
slick. This can cause a very serious accident.
SIP Tip #2
By: Joe Hoat, Olympic Tug & Barge
We are responsible for not only our own safety, but also that of our fellow crewmembers. If you see a
shipmate in a hazardous situation, bring it to his attention. If you see a mechanical or other physical issue
that you are uncomfortable with, bring it to the attention of the captain or the mate. Stop the evolution if
necessary. Extra time taken to do a thing safely is nothing compared with the potential time lost due to
injury or incident.
It is important to create an atmosphere onboard where all crewmembers, no matter experience level, feel
empowered to ask questions, say slow down, or even stop without fear of consequence. Out here on these
boats, there are few small injuries. Most require extensive time on the beach. By watching our crewmates’
backs and speaking up, we all help to create a safer vessel.
- - - - - - - - - - SIP CONTEST WINNERS
We have winners in two of our ports, Seattle - Joe
Hoats and Portland - Andrew Butterfield.
But, there are still opportunities to win! The Safety Incentive Program contest is still in place! Below are the
contest details on how you can win.
CONTEST The first person in each location to submit a Safety Meeting, JSA, Tip, and
Article will receive a work vest as pictured to the right.
You can also get the PFD by redeeming 350 SIP Points through the website
– www.donsgroupattire.com/harley/login.php
If you have questions regarding your points, or the program please email
[email protected].
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September 2013
SAFTEY INCENTIVE PROGRAM
SIP Article #1
By: Andrew Butterfield
Food Handling
To help avoid cross-contamination, always wash your hands when coming into
contact with food. Wash your hands and utensils after handling raw meat, fish, or
poultry. Keep perishable foods refrigerated or frozen until they are used. Frozen items should be thawed in the
refrigerator, under cold running water or in a microwave. Marinate food in the refrigerator. Try to maintain a
temperature in your refrigerator below 40°F. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator and check it often. Buy
foods with the longest period to the expiration date. Don't buy food items if the packaging is damaged. Throw
away foods that don’t look and smell fresh. A change in the odor or appearance of foods is often a sign of
spoilage. Be sure cutting boards and knives are thoroughly scrubbed and washed with soapy water after each
use. These items can easily transfer disease-causing bacteria from raw meats and poultry to vegetables, fruit or
cooked meat. Use different cutting boards for raw and ready-to-eat foods. These are just a few ideas to keep in
mind while preparing food. Food handling is a very important part of our day-to-day operations aboard our
vessels. These guidelines are ways to keep our crews safe and free of sickness and illness.
SIP Article #2
By: Joe Hoats
After having done the Port Alice run a couple times recently, I came to appreciate the increased hazards
associated with product transfers at that mill. I had been aware of the safety issues of the mill in the past but
with increased awareness through continuous training and emphasis on safety, I was able to see greater
diligence and preparation were necessary when alongside at Port Alice Mill.
Port Alice Mill produces “specialty cellulose” products. I am not certain what they produce but I know they use
quite a few chemicals in the process that are kept in tanks at various locations on site. Hydrogen dioxide,
chlorine, ammonia are the main hazards that were pointed out by the mill safety representative.
The mill is an aging facility where such spills are not common but not unheard of. In the event of a spill, a
general alarm sounds at the plant and the boat crew is to muster with the dock crew where SCBA or full-face
respirators are available. After mustering, the vessel crew evacuates the site with the dock crew using golf carts.
The safety issues paramount to the vessel crew is from the initial alarm sounding until the time the crew is on the
dock and evacuation begins in earnest. Currently, most vessels have two SCBA’s as well as half face respirators
(either personal or vessel common). Crew needs to ensure that proper cartridges designed to handle possible
chemical sources found at the mill, namely chlorine and ammonia. The issue with half face respirators is that
they do not offer protection for the eyes. Chlorine, ammonia, and hydrogen dioxide all affect the eyes. Exposure
to these gases without proper PPE, be it chemical goggles, full face respirator, or SCBA’s will lead to, at least,
temporarily impaired sight making an evacuation difficult. Half face respirators themselves are insufficient for
escape if these gases are present. Other methods must be researched and instituted.
The other safety issue is communication between the dock, tug, and barge in case of a chemical relief. Watches
should be maintained on the tug throughout the duration of the transfer so that evacuation notification is as
effective and efficient as possible.
The possible hazards at Port Alice are unique for our operations. Because of our continuous training, greater
emphasis on safety, and communication with management, we are equipped to recognize and respond
appropriately to developing safety issues.
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September 2013
SAFTEY INCENTIVE PROGRAM
2nd Annual SIP Winner
Timothy Picou
This year, Harley Marine Services was proud to announce Timothy Picou as the
yearly SIP Winner. Over the past year, Timmy, as you all may know has been a
great supporter of our Safety Incentive Program. He has written several safety tips and articles, which have
been featured in previous issues of Soundings. He has been a promoter of all things safety. Safety is at the
forefront of his day and he showcases that while he works.
Harley Marine Services sent Timmy and his wife on a six-day inclusive vacation to Branson, Missouri,
where they enjoyed many local attractions, such as the Titanic Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, and the
Grand Jubilee Quartet. They also had a grand time at the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show and enjoyed a
cruise on a paddle wheel boat at the Main Street Cruise Lake.
Letter from Timothy:
To All Employees of Harley Marine,
I want to recommend that each and every one of you get involved in the
Safety Incentive Program. It is as easy as writing safety related articles,
tips and JSA’s that are pertinent to our job, participating in safety
meetings and keeping safety on the job on your mind at all times. I ask
that you do this, not just to win an all-paid vacation like I did, but
because it helps other people become more knowledgeable, productive and
safe while doing your job for our company. We are the company’s
representatives to our customers and vendors – safety is important to not
only our company but everyone involved.
It just takes a little time to write an article or get involved with the Safety
Incentive Program. The most important thing I learned over the past year
with everything I researched was that safety begins with you. You are the first
person who should watch out for your well-being and you should never take a
chance to save time, you may hurt yourself or another co-worker. Remember,
Harley Marine wants you to go home the same way you came to work, in one
piece. So, take tiem to reflect on your job and take time to be safe. Also, you
could win a cool vacation for your efforts!
I thank everyone at Harley Marine for the wonderful vacation in Branson.
Captain Timoth Picou, M/V BUTTERCUP
We hope this will inspire you to get involved in SIP and keep Harley
Marine’s goals of being a Safe, Responsible, Reliable and Efficient
operator in mind while doing your job.
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Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient
September 2013
Harley Marine employees can
access important medical plan
information online by creating a
personal profile with Trusteed
Plans?
To create your profile, visit
www.trusteedplans.com, click
on the “User Login” tab and
register as a new user. You will
receive an email with a secure
password, which will give you
access to the below functions.
•
Your plan coverage and
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plan booklets
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Which family members are currently
covered and for what benefits
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Your Section 125 Account Balance
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Whether claims have been received and
Important Medical Information for
Harley Marine Employees
when they were processed
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Health topics, disease symptoms and drug
uses—by clicking on the link to WebMD
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Provider Listing(s)—by clicking on the link
to the PPO Network
NOTE: Dependents can also access the site and
register as a user.
For questions related to medical claims or
benefits:
Medical Plan Customer Service
1-800-426-9786
www.trusteedplans.com
Wellness Coaching Program
1-866-614-4244
IMPORTANT: While older claims data may be
available for viewing, this access has been built
from claims incurred after April 1, 2007. Historical
data for every claimant may not be transferred to
our new system.
Employee Assistance Program
1-800-854-7446
www.lifebalance.net
Contact your Human Resources representative
for your login information.
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Harley Marine Services
A Full Service Marine Transportation Company
September 2013
HMS Wellness – September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month
Courtesy of Wellness Proposals
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Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient
September 2013
Pictured from left to right are Bryon Fletcher from Olympic Tug & Barge, Todd Prophet and Gregg
Nelsen from Harley Marine, Vince Piscitello from Vigor Industrial, Eric Smith from GE Capital and
Chris Morgan from US Fabrication in front of the new deck bar, ILIULIUK BAY, currently under
construction at Vigor Industrial’s shipyard in Portland, Oregon. The ILIULIUK BAY will soon
enter service in Dutch Harbor for Horizon Lines.
THUMBS UP:
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Thumbs Up to Rod Gullickson and Scott Manley for going above and
beyond in pointing the Accounting Team in the right direction to some
much needed resources for vessel tracking. Thank you.
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Thumbs Up to everyone on the Harley Marine team that participated in
Great Strides this year, together we raised a grand total of $14,000 for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Thumbs Up to everyone in the Seattle office for helping me package the
player bags for the Harley Marine Services Fall Invitational. It was a true
team effort and I greatly appreciated your help. Additionally, I would
like to thank everyone who helped prior to the tournament with logistics
and planning as well as all the day-of volunteers. We could not have done
it without everyone’s help. Thank you!
~ Stephanie Gullickson
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A Full Service Marine Transportation Company
September 2013
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works for Olympic Tug & Barge in Seattle.
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Gi av anna Rose Castagnola
Birthday:
August 16th at 0831
Weight:
7lbs 4 oz
Proud Parents:
Michael Castagnola, who is
the Assistant Port Engineer in Southern California.
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Harley Marine Services
Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient
September 2013
DID YOU SEE US ON TV?
September Birthdays
December Birthdays
Harley Marine Gulf
Herbert Marks
Joseph Goette
Timothy Picou
Steve Estep
Hannah Hill
Anthony Burling
Michael Simon
9/4
9/18
9/21
9/22
9/25
9/27
9/29
Harley Marine NY
Richard Brockway
Robert Ehmann
9/11
9/12
Harley Marine Services
Heather Clopton
Harley Franco
Todd Prophet
Ravi Sekhon
Heather Holmes
9/13
9/23
9/23
9/27
9/28
Millennium Maritime
Michael Golden
Bo Jun
9/13
9/30
Olympic Tug & Barge
Michael Bove
John Jensen
Eric Liedberg
Brad Lowe
Ryan Reidlinger
Andrew Butterfield
Paul Clendenen
William Ford
Donald Holbrook
Erik Starheim
Jesse Tiffany
Colin Sheldon
Tyler Larsen
Ivan Larson
Joseph Zack
9/5
9/5
9/9
9/11
9/12
9/16
9/16
9/20
9/22
9/23
9/26
9/26
9/27
9/28
9/30
his career with Olympic on June 23, 1992 and has worked his way
Pacific Coast Maritime
Roel Villamor
9/12
up to the wheelhouse and managing his crew. He has been a
Starlight Marine Services
Jason Vogel
James Horn
Stephanie Sandoval
Urban Alexander
Douglas Anderson
9/7
9/10
9/14
9/15
9/15
Westoil Marine Services
Michael Castagnola
Steven Meyers
Reed Daoedsjah
Kelly Moore
Rosie Chavez
Dain Schmidt
9/4
9/7
9/16
9/18
9/22
9/23
Olympic Tug & Barge was
recently featured on KING 5’s
Evening Magazine. Captain
Sven Christensen and Todd
Prophet were interviewed onboard the BOB FRANCO.
To watch the full clip, please follow the below link.
Evening Magazine
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Olympic Tug & Barge Captain, Brad Lowe on
his recent acceptance into the Puget Sound Pilots. Brad started
reliable and committed employee and for that, we thank him.
Good luck Brad with your new endeavor, congratulations!
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Harley Marine Services
A Full Service Marine Transportation Company
September 2013
SEPTEMBER
Employment
Anniversaries
Harley Marine Gulf
Michael McLain – 1 year
Randy Meshell – 1 year
Michael Shaw – 1 year
Harley Marine NY
John Walls – 6 years
Harley Marine Services
Jonathan Mendes – 7 years
Steve Politeo – 5 years
-- DUGAN PEARSALL -Special thanks to Demir Gumusyazici for taking these two
photos of the DUGAN PEARSALL in Seattle’s Elliot Bay.
The DUGAN is a 265-foot, 38,500 barrel, double hull
petroleum barge and is part of the Olympic Tug & Barge fleet. Olympic Tug & Barge
Sven Christensen – 14 years
Bryon Fletcher – 12 years
Sean O’Connell – 10 years
Greg Horton – 9 years
Matt Hammond – 7 years
Ritchie Vogel – 6 years
Richard Becker – 5 years
Mitchell Wheelhouse – 3 years
Michael Martinez – 2 years
Bret Cehovet – 1 year
Todd Nelson – 1 year
Pacific Terminal Services
Dennis Stewart – 4 years
Starlight Marine Services
Michael Link – 23 years
Jonathan Maciel – 8 years
Daniel Morrison – 8 years
Matthew Fike – 7 years
Westoil Marine Services
Randy Atwood – 15 years
Boris Klarin – 15 years
Giuseppe Logrande – 8 years
Nicholas Buzard – 4 years
Nolan Padilla – 4 years
Robert Sperry – 4 years
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Harley Marine Services
Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient
September 2013
401(k) Plan Open Enrollment
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 or
through a combination of the two. The plan documents provide all the
plan details.
How much should I save for retirement? The answer to this question
depends on many factors such as your current age, planned retirement
age, savings, investments, debt, expected investment returns, social
security and other pensions, planned retirement lifestyle and others.
Fidelity Investments research indicates that many individuals will need
to save 10 – 15% or more of their employment income to have a high
probability of meeting their income needs through the end of
retirement.
How do you get there? The most important step is to start savings
today. An easy way, if you are just starting to save for retirement is to
start small and each six months increase your deferral by one-half of a
percent of your salary. You will not feel much pain as you increase
your contribution and over time you have the opportunity to build up
a solid nest egg for retirement.
(Note that there is a degree of risk in any investing and results cannot be
guaranteed. You are well advised to consult with the plan’s education
specialist.)
The quarterly open enrollment period for October 2013 has arrived.
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, 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 Tuesday, September 24th,
2013. 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 2014. For additional information or
questions on the 401(k) program, please contact your HR
Representative anytime at 206-628-0051.
Administrative Questions
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
If you have questions or need
guidance with the fund options in
your retirement plan, please
contact your plan education
specialist:
Kibble & Prentice
Melody Prescott
1-206-676-7421
[email protected]
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, non-resident
aliens and ferry workers of Pacific
Coast Maritime, Inc. are excluded
from the company 401(k) plan.
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Harley Marine Services
A Full Service Marine Transportation Company
September 2013
August Employee of the Month
Olympic Tug & Barge
Eric Starhiem
Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Eric Starheim as the
August Employee of the Month. Most recently, Eric has been very
helpful in getting our newest vessel, the BOB FRANCO ready for final
inspections. He has been doing a great job onboard the vessel and
has an excellent work ethic and leadership ability. Eric is always a
pleasure to work with and he is a great asset to the OTB team. Eric,
please keep up the good work and thank you for the hard work and
effort.
Harley Marine Services
A Full Service Maritime Company
www.harleymarine.com
Editor: Stephanie Gullickson
[email protected]
Pacific Terminal Services
Gordon Overbaugh
Pacific Terminal Services would like to recognize Gordon Overbaugh
for his recent efforts at Pacific Terminal Services. One of the
terminal’s pumps was not running well and Gordon diagnosed and
fixed the problem that no one else could. He was able to get a bad
baring off the shaft, even though it was seized on. He replaced other
parts and got the pump back to normal working conditions. Thank
you so much for your efforts and patience in repairing the pump. We
truly appreciate your help and value you as an employee.
August New Hires
Harley Marine Gulf
John Bullock – Deckhand Tankerman
Gary Gush – Deckhand Tankerman
Rodney Choate – Deckhand Tankerman
Warren Land – Pilot
Herbert Marks – Pilot
Buck Swarts – Pilot
Harley Marine NY
Monte Cross – Tug Mate
Carlos Sanchez – Licensed Engineer
Eduardo Serrano – AB Deckhand
Harley Marine Services
Mark Troutman – Port Engineer
David Gee – Shoreside Support Associate
Olympic Tug & Barge
James Buckhalter – Mate
Derrill Dizard, Jr. – Engineer
Mark Main – Engineer
James Whitney – Captain
Howard Young – Captain
Starlight Marine Services
Richard Cogswell – Licensed Engineer
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