SOUNDINGS A Harley Marine Services Publication February 2015 Harley Marine’s New ATB Makes Maiden Voyage! Harley Marine Services is proud to welcome the first articulated tug and barge (ATB) to their fleet! In January, the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL loaded 40,000 barrels of diesel and another 40,000 barrels of jet and set off on route to their desti- nation in Portland, OR. This marks the maiden voyage for this particular ATB, which is on charter to Tesoro. The EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL is one of four ATB’s that will be introduced to the Harley Marine fleet; the other three are currently under construction and will be in service before the end of this year. An articulated tug and barge system combines the benefits of traditional towing methods and that of a small tanker. With an ATB unit, the stern of the barge is constructed with a specially designed notch so that a bow of a tugboat can easily fit in place using an Arti-Coupler connection system. During transfer operations, the barge is manned by two qualified PIC’s from the tug’s crew; however, although the barge is con- nected to the tug at all times, it is still considered an unmanned barge. Harley Marine is proud to have the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL in service with the fleet! EMERY ZIDELL DR. ROBERT J. BEALL Length: 116 ft. Length: 422 ft. Beam: 36 ft. Beam: 76 ft. 8 in. Depth: 16.9 ft. Depth: 27 ft. 4,400 BHP @ 1000 RPM Cargo: 83,800 bbls @ 95%
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SOUNDINGS A Harley Marine Services Publication February 2015
Harley Marine’s New ATB Makes Maiden Voyage!
Harley Marine Services is proud to welcome the first
articulated tug and barge (ATB) to their fleet!
In January, the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT
J. BEALL loaded 40,000 barrels of diesel and another
40,000 barrels of jet and set off on route to their desti-
nation in Portland, OR. This marks the maiden voyage for this particular ATB, which is on charter to Tesoro. The EMERY
ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT J. BEALL is one of four ATB’s that will be introduced to the Harley Marine fleet; the other three are
currently under construction and will be in service before the end of this year.
An articulated tug and barge system combines the benefits of traditional towing methods and that of a small tanker. With an
ATB unit, the stern of the barge is constructed with a specially designed notch so that a bow of a tugboat can easily fit in place
using an Arti-Coupler connection system.
During transfer operations, the barge is manned by two qualified PIC’s from the tug’s crew; however, although the barge is con-
nected to the tug at all times, it is still considered an unmanned barge.
Harley Marine is proud to have the ATB EMERY ZIDELL/DR. ROBERT
J. BEALL in service with the fleet!
EMERY ZIDELL DR. ROBERT J. BEALL
Length: 116 ft. Length: 422 ft. Beam: 36 ft. Beam: 76 ft. 8 in. Depth: 16.9 ft. Depth: 27 ft.
4,400 BHP @ 1000 RPM Cargo: 83,800 bbls @ 95%
UNALASKA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Division of Fire and EMS
Service - Pride - Integrity - Commitment – Excellence http://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/
Captain Chris Iszler Harley Marine Services 910 SW Spokane St. Seattle, WA 98134
Dear Captain Iszler,
I wanted to take a moment and thank you and your crew for your assistance yesterday with recovering a medical patient from the M/V Mina Oldendorff, a large bulk carrier which was located off the coast of Unalaska. During the early morning hours of January 11, 2015 the United States Coast Guard and the Unalaska Department of Ports and Harbors received a call / email from the M/V Mina Oldendorff indicating that a crewmember had become quite ill and was no longer able to move on his own. The M/V Mina Oldendorff was roughly 20 hours away and was heading to Unalaska / Dutch Harbor for emergency medical assistance. To say the least it was a challenging evolution given the sea state and the condition of the patient, but you balanced a language barrier with the ship’s crew, the challenge of working with multiple organizations, and the needs of the patient and responders to make it successful. Your commitment to the mariners who frequent the waters of the Bering Sea has proven throughout the years to be a true asset to everyone including Unalaska Fire & EMS. From the moment we boarded your vessel it was apparent that our safety was of paramount concern to you and your crew. I was quite impressed with the orientation your crew provided our people and how your crew shadowed our firefighters while we were on deck. Additionally the assistance your crew provided in facilitating both the needs of the patient and responders played a key role in the positive outcome of the evolution. As I mentioned, it was truly a pleasure working with you and your crew. If you ever need anything from us please don’t hesi-tate to ask.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Zac Schasteen Acting Fire Chief CC: Jim Weimer, General Manager, Pacific Coast Maritime
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Harley Marine Pledges Ongoing Commitment To Environmental Responsibility By Trevor Reed
Harley Marine Services remains steadfastly committed to reducing its impact on the environment. One very important part of
that commitment is developing new opportunities for improvement.
Recently, another successful ISO 14001 audit for environmental excellence was conducted at World Headquarters. ISO
14001 is the basis for all of HMS’ environmental programs. It is a stringent international standard, requiring regular auditing
to ensure Harley Marine is adhering to its environmental management plan and is pursuing continual improvement. After a
remarkably thorough audit this past Fall, HMS was recently notified that it continues to comply with ISO 14001.
From the ISO 14001 process, Harley Marine Services has established recycling targets, organized clean-ups and conducted
company-wide educational initiatives. It is important to continue to build on these past accomplishments as it is what sets
HMS and its employees apart from other maritime companies.
With the start of a new year it is important to stay engaged and focused on recycling. It is easy and has a tremendous benefit
on our environment. Looking forward, HMS will continue to define environmental excellence in the maritime services com-
munity.
Congratulations, HMS has been named a finalist
in the Lloyd’s List Awards for the Environmental
Excellence Award!
Other finalists include APL , Disney Cruise
Lines, General Dynamics NASSCO, JAM Marine
and Green Marine.
The winner will be announced February 18th.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our friends across the pond at The Thomas Miller P&I (Europe)
Limited (above) and the Marine Department at Price Forbes
show their Harley Marine spirit!
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Mentoring Program Off To A Strong Start! By Trevor Reed Mentoring gives employees the opportunity to partner with more experienced peers to cultivate the interpersonal relation-
ships and skills necessary for career advancement. The mentoring program at Harley Marine Services is off to a strong start
this year, witnessing growth in participation across the company, both shoreside and aboard vessels.
Through a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, HMS aspires to give its employees the tools to support career growth
on many levels. This energy behind the program stems from the HMS ethos to invest in its employees and is one of the val-
ues that truly set Harley Marine apart from competitors.
The Tug JAMES T. QUIGG has become one of the strongest participants in the mentoring program. Their logs are compre-
hensive and detailed, providing valuable evidence of the learning taking place aboard Harley Marine’s vessels. From the
documented interactions, it has become apparent the multitude of ways fellow crew members can ease a new member’s tran-
sition while creating a supportive atmosphere. Ultimately, the environment found on a vessel contributes massively to per-
formance and job satisfaction; the mentoring program at Harley Marine constitutes just one of many ways to nurture the rela-
tionships necessary for personal and professional success.
One form of mentoring that has taken on increased importance is group mentoring. Group mentoring differs from peer to
peer mentoring in that multiple individuals bond together to contribute to another’s development. This form of mentoring
lends itself to more complex tasks like: navigation, chart maintenance and steering. Each component constitutes an im-
portant part of a larger task, in this case tug operations.
As this program continues to grow the benefits will only become more evident. While mentoring has always occurred at
some level, by tracking and prioritizing it, HMS can support its company-wide belief that company success begins with the
individual.
The Michelle Sloan afloat in Portland, OR.
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Harley Marine Vessels Receive Environmental Achievement Award, Jones F. Devlin Award
As mentioned in the December issue of Soundings,
85 Harley Marine Services vessels were the proud
recipients of the Chamber of Shipping Associa-
tion’s (CSA) Environmental Achievement Award.
Jones F. Devlin Award and Environmental
Achievement Award.
The CSA’s Environmental Achievement Award
presents an opportunity for owners and operators to
recognize the accomplishments of their vessel
crews and shoreside staff. The awards were origi-
nated to show vessel and shoreside personnel ap-
preciation for all they do for our marine environ-
ment.
The Jones F. Devlin Award is presented in recogni-
tion of the skills and dedication of those responsible
for safe vessel operations. It is awarded to all manned merchant vessels that have operated for two full years or more with-
out a crewmember losing a full turn at watch because of an occupational injury. The crew pictured on the left is from the
Tug Diablo, just one of the vessels presented with the award.
Pictured from L to R: Raul Gomez (Bunker Tankerman); Clint Reid (Relief Cap-
tain); Josh Hall (Captain); Joshua Beebe (Bunker Tankerman).
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PRESS RELEASE
SEATTLE, WA (February 2, 2015) – Harley Marine Services
recently installed an 8 by 6 meter industrial grade LCD screen in
the communication center at the new Harley and Lela Franco
Maritime Center in Seattle, WA. This state-of-the-art media
wall provides a direct portal for Harley Marine’s consolidated
dispatch team to access real-time technology systems from both
shore and vessel operations. The communication center is spe-
cifically designed to keep our dispatch team better informed
with unprecedented access to information. Collected data is
transformed into straightforward, easy to read visual aids, giving
dispatchers and management an overview of the entire opera-
tion.
Powered by a modern super-computer, the system is capable of
displaying up to (16) different video inputs and over 1,000 dif-
ferent screen configurations. This cutting edge technology
springboards Harley Marine to the forefront of the industry with
its comprehensive, real-time communication platform. Harley
Marine Services will utilize the system in several different ways,
a few being:
Viewing the HMS vessel command center that blends both
commonly available AIS data like tug and barge positions along-
side relevant operational information like crewing, product
onboard, and safety compliance.
The Harley Marine scheduling view shows the dispatch and
operations team a comprehensive overview of all current and
upcoming vessel schedules and provides a single system-look
across the global HMS fleet.
Normal, low resolution AIS feeds are now brought to life
with high-definition views of port operations.
Real-time security cameras across the HMS offices and progressively across the HMS fleet are viewable from a single
console.
The media wall is designed to accommodate ship-to-shore information available today as well as expand and change with
HMS’ growing operational capacities. The media wall represents Harley Marine’s commitment to being at the forefront of
safety management, technology and operational efficiency. Given the screens capabilities today and in the future, the wall
will ultimately prove to be essential in both incident management and day-to-day operations.
Harley Marine Services is a leading provider of mar ine transportation services in the United States, with operations
along the West Coast (including Alaska), New York Harbor and the US Gulf Coast. Services provided include the transpor-
tation and storage of petroleum products, ship assist and escort, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Harley
Marine is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and maintaining our obligations to employees, shareholders, our
community and the environment.
Harley Marine Services Enhances Communication Capabilities By Advancing
Available Technology
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Laughing is Good For Your Heart!
We have already hit the month of February which means we will be paying attention to our hearts in
more than one way!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and
women
Risk Factors:
High blood pressure, high LDL choles-
terol, and smoking are key risk factors
for heart disease, about half of Ameri-
cans have at least one of these risk
factors! Diabetes, overweight, poor
diet, physical inactivity and alcohol
use are among the other conditions
that put you at higher risk.
Heart Disease and Aspirin
While aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack or stroke, those with-out such a history need to consider that the drug’s risks may offset the benefits.
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Payroll Calendar
Pay-period ending: 1/31/15
Pay-date: 2/6/15
Pay-period ending: 2/15/15 (Pay-date: 2/23/15)
Employee Deadlines:
Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 2/9/15
Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or
2/15/15
Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by
the payroll department by 10AM PST on 2/17/15, will be included on the
3/6/15 paycheck.
Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.
If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.
Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:
Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily
Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 2/17/15 10AM
PST)
Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by
5PM PST on 2/17/15
Pay-period ending: 2/28/15 (Pay-date: 3/6/15)
Employee Deadlines:
Employee due date to submit planned PAF’s (Vacation/PTO): 2/23/14
Employee due date to submit unplanned PAF’s (bereavement/sick): ASAP or
2/28/15
Any PAF’s/travel time, etc. not approved by your supervisor(s) and received by
the payroll department by 10AM PST on 3/2/15, will be included on the
3/20/15 paycheck.
Please allow (up to) two days for bank processing.
If you have questions on your paystub, please contact your supervisor.
Manager/Dispatch Deadlines:
Approve dispatch/GM logs: Daily
Approve PAF’s: Daily. (Deadline for inclusion in payroll is 3/2/15 10AM PST)
Integration Report: Must be returned to PR with all corrections completed by
5PM PST on 3/2/15
Harley Marine Gulf
Paul Crowley - Captain
Joseph Holt - Deckhand Tankerman
Raymond Totrico - Deckhand Tankerman
Harley Marine Services
Chad Engwer - Accounting Specialist
Millennium Maritime
Benjamin Okazaki - Captain
Olympic Tug & Barge
Clayton Christie - AB Tankerman
Dean Kasischke - Mate
Christopher Roath - Captain
Pacific Terminal Services
Bryan Sichley - Terminal Operator
January
New Hires
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Random Acts of Kindness By Rachael Haykin, HR Assistant
At Harley Marine, acts of kindness are exhibited everyday! Down to the collaborative effort to keep the kitchens clean to
the appreciation that is shown for employees hard work and what we do, Harley Marine is a community that fosters
kindness.
Kindness is too often dismissed as a ‘soft’ issue to be addressed
in the workplace. Josephine Fairley, a writer for The Telegraph,
notes that in the world of business, “we hear much about drive,
ambition, hard work - to the point that showing kindness, or being
polite, could even, I suspect, be regarded as weakness.” But this
is not the case! A kind environment encourages employees to thrive. Acts of kindness help to develop strong profes-
sional relationships and these relationships maximize productivity and engagement.
Let’s all take the month of February to pay a little more attention to giving and receiving kindness. All employees can
improve their environment and productivity by taking the time to be considerate of others.
Olympic Tug & Barge Joel Russell 2/5 Norman Marx 2/6 David Ponce 2/6 Haldor Dahl 2/7 Brandon Cloud 2/8 Johnny Parckys 2/12 Ryan Obermire 2/13 Andrzej Borowski 2/15 James Berge 2/16 Wayne Allen 2/17 Marc Blodgett 2/17 Steven Carleton 2/20 John Lennon 2/20 Ahmet Gumusyazici 2/21 Timothy Roseberg 2/22 Ronald DeLeon 2/26 Robert Harmeling 2/27 Dennis Pinfold 2/28
Starlight Marine Services Tom Larsen 2/5 Richard Sheldon 2/19 Chad Thomas 2/24
Westoil Marine Services Mark Abercrombie 2/7 Brent Ralph 2/8
February Birthdays
Matt and Rosie Godden and big sisters, Raevyn and
Calla are pleased to welcome the newest addition to
their family. Sloan was born on 12/26/14 and weighed
7lbs 11oz. Congratulations!
Sloan Penelope Godden
Please join in welcoming...
Matia Maria
Gartner
Proud parents Ryan and
Megan Gartner
welcomed baby Matia
on 12/24/14. She was
7lbs 13oz. Ryan is a
captain with OTB.
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I would like to extend a big thumbs up to everybody in-
volved with coordinating the cleaning and prepping of the
DR. BONNIE RAMSEY to ready it for Alaska ser-
vice. In addition, OTB’s newest barge, FDH 26-1, was quickly prepped for
service in Puget Sound. As a result of concerted efforts from various depart-
ments; Engineering, Barge Operations, and Dispatch Operations both projects
were completed in a short time frame and both barges were placed into service
with minimal delay.
Specifically, I would like to thank Adam Goodfellow, Sam Compton, Rommel
Barrera, Guy Larsen, Garri Ferguson, and Don Cairney for coming in on a holi-
day weekend to ensure everything on both barges were completed on time. A
big ‘thank you’ to all the vessel crews and shoreside PIC’s that came in to as-
sist in getting both barges ready.
Also, ‘thumbs up’ to the crew of the KESTREL for your efforts on the DR.
BONNIE RAMSEY, not only in Seat-
tle, but once the barge reached Alaska
as well. Finally, thanks to Matt Ham-
mond and Mike Coon for being there
every step of the way through the pro-
ject, ensuring everything was done
properly.
Thank you all!
Sven Christensen, General Manager
Olympic Tug & Barge
Harley Marine Gulf Years Dearl Richey 3 Daniel Davila 2 Ricky Bingham 1 Frank Viscariello 1 Ar Raheem Connor 1 Harley Marine New York John Curtin 7 Harley Marine Services Stephanie Gullickson 10 Wir Smith 6 Nancy Xiong Moua 5 Brenna Fitzsimmons-Perrey 5 Megan Smith 2 Elvis Orucevic 1 Millennium Maritime Louis Mungaray 8 Josiah Layfield 8 Olympic Tug & Barge Larry Gladsjo 21 Adam Goodfellow 18 James Heckathorn 9 Douglas Anderson 9 Thomas Hoats 9 Joseph Allnoch 7 Timothy Brown 7 Andrew Pugh 7 Darin Masterson 3 Timothy McCormick 3 Matthew Stotts 3 Luke Beck 3 Marc Blodgett 3 Donald Voip 3 Gary Ward 2 Garrett Linrothe 2 Jordan Light 1 Corey Lawrenson 1 Pacific Coast Maritime Chris Iszler 18 Tully McConnell 3 Starlight Marine Services Urban Alexander 14 Jason Vogel 9 Brandon Erickson 2 Mohamed Allali 2 Robert Adam 1 Westoil Marine Services Salvatore Manzella 15 Rosanna Chavez 9 Cris Sogliuzzo 2
Thumbs Up!
I would like to give a ‘thumbs up’ for a job well done to the crew on the tug
ALAMO who recently loaded barges KOLACHE and PROF. KAREN ANN
BROWN with liquid natural gas. There are
many safety factors that must be followed
while handling clean cargos. The crew took
all proper safety precautions when starting,
during and after the load and thanks to their
hard work, the job went very smoothly. Way
to go, guys!
Clem Mabile, Barge Supervisor
Harley Marine Gulf
February Anniversaries
Kelly Moore, HMS Manager of Petroleum Barge Operations, stays warm aboard the
APEX-87 in the frigid Alabama cold. Brrr!
The APEX-87 outside Mobile, AL.
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January Employee of the Month Brandon Erickson, Starlight Marine Services
Starlight Marine Services would like to recognize Brandon Erickson as the Jan-uary Employee of the Month. Brandon has helped out on numerous occasions to cover, on his time off, for fellow crew members. Brandon’s can-do attitude is a positive influence on the tugs. Brandon makes improvements on every vessel he is on, whether in the engine room or on deck. Thank you, Brandon, for all that you do for Starlight Marine!
Derrick Hobbs, Olympic Tug & Barge Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Derrick Hobbs as the January Employee of the Month. Derrick has been with OTB since 2007 and has been sailing mostly as Mate Tankerman on the coastal tugs and barges. He has been the lead tankerman on both the 65 ROSES and the OLYMPIC SPIRIT, and is now sailing as lead Mate Tankerman on the newly commissioned ATB, DR. ROBERT J. BEALL. Derrick is always busy doing something on the tug or the barge, either mainte-nance repairs or loading and discharging cargo. Most recently, he was the driv-ing force behind outfitting the ATB DR. ROBERT J. BEALL following her launch in Portland, OR. Thank you, Derrick, for all your dedication, loyalty, hard work and attention to detail.