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July 31, 2012
Bob Christianson (FAA), Dale Ferguson, Russ Hoffman, Dave Garner, Dan Billman (FAA) Chris Calero
Northern Air Cargo receives FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician award
Northern Air Cargo was awarded the Award of Excellence “Gold Award” today for participating in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician awards program. Congratulations and thank you to all the maintenance personnel for their time and effort in completing and documenting the required number of hours for safety and maintenance training, which was 97% participation throughout the department.
Northern Air Maintenance Services department receives Award of Excellence
July 31, 2012
Left to Right — Brian Heath, Dan Billman (FAA), Benton Spencer, Ben Jacobson, Bill Smith, Klinton Hogan, Tim Edmondson.
Northern Air Maintenance Services receives Award of Excellence
The Northern Air Maintenance Services Maintenance/ Inspection Department were awarded the Award of Excellence “Diamond Award” today for participating in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician awards program. Congratulations and thank you to all the maintenance personnel for their time and effort in completing and documenting the required number of hours for safety and maintenance training, which was 100% participation throughout the department.
CSA Recognizes Foss Maritime’s Commitment to Safety
July 6, 2012
Foss Maritime recognized as 2011 Jones F. Devlin Award winner
Seattle, WA. – The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized Foss Maritime’s commitment to safety by awarding 61 tugs and manned barges for outstanding safety records, an increase of eight vessels over 2010.
The Foss vessels were recognized as 2011 Jones F. Devlin Awards winners at the CSA Annual Safety Awards Luncheon held this year on June 12 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The coveted awards are given to self-propelled merchant vessels that have operated for two full years or more without a crewmember losing a full turn at watch because of an occupational injury.
Altogether, the Foss vessels achieved the equivalent of 274 years without a lost-time injury.
“At Foss, safety is at the very heart of what we do,” said Gary Faber, Foss president and COO. “Our company-wide commitment to safety is integral to our culture and we strive to be always safe by continually improving our operations. We are proud of this recognition that reflects the outstanding efforts of our team.”
This year, we gave awards to 1,395 vessels that operated 7,015 years without a lost-time incident, said Joseph J. Cox, CSA President. “This extraordinary record is directly attributable to the professionalism of our seafarers and the dedication of shore-based company personnel to safe operation.”
Three levels of achievement are recognized by CSA: A basic two-year award; a three-year award; and a four-year award. Of Foss Maritimes’ 61-awarded vessels, 24 received a special award that is given annually to ships with five or more years of accident-free operation
Delta Western, Inc. announces Scholarship Winners
July 6, 2012
$10,000 from Delta Western, Inc. to Scholarship Winners
Anchorage, AK. – Delta Western, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of the Delta Western Scholarship for Alaska’s Youth to Continue Higher Education.
- Chelsey Beans-Polk, Bethel Regional High School
- Shaelene Holstrom, Bristol Bay High School
- Jared Miller, Dillingham High School
- Austin Badger, Haines High School
- Kathleen Strehler, Juneau Douglas High School
- Hannah Everett, Thunder Mountain High School
- Lei Tiny Regis, Unalaska High School
- Kent Johnson, Wrangell High School
- Robert Sensmeier, Yakutat High School
Congratulations to all of the 2012 graduates! We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!
Marine Resources Group Becomes Foss Marine Holdings, Inc.
July 2, 2012
SEATTLE, WA – America’s largest coastal tug and barge operator is taking a new – but widely recognized – name: Foss Marine Holdings, Inc.
Company officials announced today that Marine Resources Group (MRG) is becoming Foss Marine Holdings. The Foss name – which celebrates a rich maritime tradition that includes century-long service and a record of innovation – will now represent a family of independent subsidiary companies that spans North America and the globe. With 130 tugs and barges, the rechristened company has oversight of a number of independent companies that make up the nation’s largest coastal tug and barge fleet.
“The Foss name is already one of the maritime industry’s most recognizable and respected brands,” said Foss Marine Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer Paul Stevens. “The world’s first hybrid tug carries the Foss name. Customers requiring marine support, even in the world’s most extreme environments, are well aware of our companies’ emphasis on performance and safety. Rechristening MRG to Foss Marine Holdings capitalizes on our long history and prepares us for future growth.”
Established as MRG in 2000, Foss Marine Holdings is a holding and support company for investments in the tug, barge and ancillary marine service companies. The decision to use the Foss name will lend market strength and recognition to all Foss Marine Holdings companies, which include:
- Foss Maritime Company, based in Seattle;
- AMNAV Maritime Services, based in San Francisco;
- Hawaiian Tug & Barge, based in Honolulu;
- Young Brothers, based in Honolulu; and,
- Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, based in Anchorage
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ABOUT FOSS MARINE HOLDINGS, INC
Foss Marine Holdings, Inc., based in Seattle, WA., was established in 2000 by Saltchuk Resources Inc. as a holding and support company for investments in tug, barge and ancillary marine service companies. Foss Marine Holdings tug and barge companies offer a broad range of marine services. See www.foss.com for more information.