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M/V BOB FRANCO ARRIVES IN NIKISKI The BOB FRANCO has safely arrived in Nikiski, Alaska where she will service Tesoro in Cook Inlet. The tug was designed and built specifically for her intended scope of work in Cook Inlet with special attention and accommodations made for the extreme weather conditions experienced there. The tug is equipped with heated decks, heated potable water and ballast tanks, Shibata and looped fendering and an internally strengthened hull in areas specifically susceptible to ice impact. The BOB FRANCO is also fitted with Schottel 1515 Z Drives and the newest Caterpillar Tier III engines, C175-16 giving her an estimated horsepower of 5,360 and bollard pull of 70 tons. Harley Marine will only use biodegradable oil in all of the drive unit cavities and will ensure that her systems meet and exceed all of our internal and regulatory environmental initiatives.

Harley Marine has also added a ship assist hawser winch and a double drum tow winch. Both of these will assist in docking and maneuverability as well as giving her the capability to perform emergency assist tows in the Gulf of Alaska.

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Harley Marine Takes Delivery of Iliuliuk Bay PORTLAND, Ore. (October 31, 2013) – Vigor Fab has delivered Harley Marine Services’ newest vessel, the 250’x70’x15’8” Iliuliuk Bay deck barge. Iliuliuk Bay, an Aleut name meaning Big Island, was purpose-built to enhance quality of service provided to customers living and working in Alaska. Iliuliuk Bay is in transit to Dutch Harbor and will enter service on November 3rd. Her unique design provides a flexible workhorse that can easily switch between containers and other cargo to serve the diverse needs of Harley Marine’s customers. She will transport a wide variety of cargo between Dutch Harbor and neighboring islands. “Iliuliuk Bay is the 18th hull fabricated in our Portland yard,” said Bryan Nichols, Vigor sales manager. “It is the latest in a series of new build and repair projects supporting Alaskan operations in offshore oil and gas, fishing and transportation services.” The barge, designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants and built at Vigor’s Swan Island Shipyard in Portland, Ore., houses a Manitowoc 4100 Vicon Series crawler crane, D-rings to secure 40’ ocean containers up to three high and eight lashing bars running fore and aft for other cargo such as heavy construction machinery or general equipment. Jim Weimer, General Manager of Pacific Coast Maritime states, “The barge is a welcome addition to the growing Harley Marine fleet. Iliuliuk Bay’s capacity and custom-built features will allow Harley Marine to continue providing versatility in cargo movements, enhanced safety for the cargo operations and quality marine service to our Alaska based customers.”

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HARLEY MARINE EARNS TWO ENVIROMENTAL AWARDS AT ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKBOAT SHOW

Harley Marine Services was recognized at this year’s 2013 International Workboat Show in New Orleans for leading the maritime industry in environmental achievements. According to Workboat.com, “Harley Marine won two awards, one for the company’s environmental management plan, and one for its new headquarters building in Seattle, which has been certified LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design). The management plan mandates a companywide recycling program.” The first award, Best Company-Wide Plan, was presented to Harley Marine for its company-wide recycling program, which included initiatives like recycling steel from out of service barges. This initiative aided in the conservation of more than 10.8 million BTUs of energy, 1.3 million pounds of iron ore, and 760,000 pounds of coal, thereby attenuating reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions. So far this year, a total of 834 billion gallons of water has been preserved by recycling efforts and 20,862 gallons of oil has been reused. Harley Marine has received Best Collaboration, for participating in a dynamic collaboration with Caterpillar Inc., to bring the most technically and environmentally advanced marine engines to our harbors. Harley Marine participates in field validation of Caterpillar pre-production engines, which allow the fleet to use the most cutting edge, environmentally responsible technology. Caterpillar assisted Harley Marine’s fleet with Tier II engine upgrades and reduced NOx/particulate matter levels by over 50%. The Harley Marine fleet includes new Z-drive tractor tugs, which were built with the most advanced Tier III engines and these reduce NOx and particulate matter amounts by ninety percent (90%). The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America. A committee comprised of industry, environmental, regulatory and media representatives reviewed applications and selected the award recipients using select criteria and award guidelines. CEO Harley Franco accepted the award on behalf of Harley Marine Services. “On behalf of all our employees, I’m thrilled that our company has been recognized for our commitment to protecting the waterways in which we work and live. We will continue to invest in the latest technology and infrastructure that supports this mission,” said Franco. Award recipients received a plaque and will receive recognition in the November issue of WorkBoat magazine.

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Women’s Appreciation Day In ports across the country, Harley Marine Services celebrated the women employed within the marine industry and recognized them for their daily efforts to support Harley Marine and the marine industry. Seattle – October 16th On October 16th, Harley Marine Services celebrated and honored the women of the Pacific Northwest with a luncheon in our brand new Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center. We had women from various sectors of the industry including bankers, lawyers, accountants, human resources, marketing, property management, information technology, and much more. CEO, Harley Franco, was in attendance and thanked all the women for their hard work and dedication to the maritime industry. - Kim Cartagena, HMS Alameda – October 17th Starlight Marine Services held their Annual Women’s Appreciation Cruise on Thursday, October 17th. Over 30 professional maritime women joined us from various organizations including the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region, United States Coast Guard, ship agencies, marine terminals, shipyards, shipping lines, and the California Maritime Academy. It was a beautiful and warm day on the San Francisco Bay. We enjoyed lunch and refreshments onboard the tug AHBRA FRANCO. Captain David Cadiz cruised under the new span of the San Francisco Bay Bridge before returning to Starlight Marine Services dock. Thank you ladies for your service and dedication to the industry! - Alison Allali, SMS Houston - October 24th We had a wonderful time at Pappa’s Seafood, the ladies enjoyed their tote bags, shirts, and lunch. I want to thank Harley Marine for having such a special occasion for women in the industry, it is nice to be recognized for such a great job we all do! Looking forward to next year. - Hannah Hill, HMG Los Angeles – October 25th On October 25th, 25 women from the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors joined Harley Marine for lunch and a Harbor Cruise aboard the tractor tug TIM QUIGG. Women from Transtec, Norton Lilly, CMA-CGM, IPC, OOCL, Wharfingers, LA Pilots and Tesoro joined us as we thanked them for all the work they do for Harley Marine and the entire maritime community. - Jennifer Beckman, MMI

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On Tuesday, October 29th, The Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center hosted the Seattle Maritime Business Coalition quarterly meeting. The two front-running mayoral candidates attended and presented their outlines for improving the maritime industry and their industrial agendas. Mayor Mike McGinn discussed his track record of past accomplishments and candidate, Senator Ed Murray, released his plan on how to improve the city’s maritime sector and how it plays a significant part in Seattle’s economic base and it’s role in Seattle’s long term financial health. Former Mayoral candidate, Peter Steinbrueck, introduced candidate Murray, and Peter Philips, of Philips Publishing Group, introduced Mayor Mike McGinn. Many of the accomplishments and goals outlined in the speeches included, more development of office / industrial properties like our very own WHQ, an improved plan for freight mobility and increased efforts on how to improve pedestrian and worker safety. Environmental cleanup of the Duwamish and job creation were also mentioned as high priorities. The Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center was showcased as well. Our location, which sits on what is considered a superfund site with contaminated materials and dirty soils, can now be viewed differently as it has been transformed into a livable, breathable, LEED Gold building that Harley Marine is proud to call home. A networking reception in the atrium immediately followed the meeting. Many thanks go out to Kim Cartagena for help in organizing the event along with Jim Flies and Kevin Buffum for their participation. Thank you, Daniel Alhadeff Director of Development Duwamish Properties

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MENTORING AT HARLEY MARINE By: Victoria Hall-Clinton, HSQE Coordinator The re-initiation of a mentoring program is one way to benefit the company, as well as each individual. Mentoring encourages the development of all employees and helps molds them for leadership positions. I sat down with Harley Marine’s founder and chairman, Harley Franco, to discuss mentors from his past, where he’d like to see the mentoring program go, and advice he’s received that he’d like to pass along.

V: Name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader, maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? Harley: When I started, 27 years ago, I didn’t know enough about it to do it the right way and had to learn a lot of lessons the very hard way but over time, I was able to be me and do it the way I really wanted to. Because I was competing with everybody, I didn’t get a chance to have a mentor, I had to be my own mentor, a self-starter, have extremely thick skin, and just kept trying and trying. However, growing up I had a lot of mentors from my parents, to people that gave back to our community, volunteered, or just kept trying to raise the bar for themselves and society. You see people that, no matter what, they are very supportive and there are those that are very negative. Therefore, I always try to do things with the glass half full instead of half empty and we built this company one vessel at a time, one customer at a time. I wish there had been somebody specific in this industry that would have taken me under their wing and lead me, but there are definitely some people in this company that have inspired me just by observing their actions and what they have accomplished here. V: What significant events do you believe shaped your personality and character? Harley: When my dad died, I was 21, it my first week of law school and there were times I thought about quitting, coming back home, and going to work to help the family. However, I decided that I worked hard to get there and I was going to do my

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best, work even harder to stay there, and not look for crutches along the way. I didn’t want to have excuses. I took the approach that I’m going to give it my best shot, if I fail, I fail, but at least I tried and life goes on. That was an incredible turning point in my life. Even though my father passed away, I realized I needed to still move forward and everything that I had set out to do, I needed to accomplish. V: What do you want to see happen with mentoring at Harley Marine? Harley: I want to see everybody believe in the program, the mentors, the mentees and that by putting in time for the future employees of tomorrow, they’re creating a lifetime legacy of Harley Marine. It’s all about that next generation of who we’re going to be and how we’ll face the challenges of tomorrow. It’s a way that current employees can invest in the future, by investing in everybody so that they’ll be better at what they do, safer, and more professional. How could that be a bad thing? So, I don’t know how to get buy in from everybody, to me, it’s an easy buy in because I want to create the vehicle for everyone to accomplish everything they set out to do. V: What is one piece of advice you’ve received that you would like to pass on? Harley: You can’t be all things to all people. There are a million different types of marine related businesses out there and one of the things I have to do as CEO is weigh and measure the opportunities that are out there for us. If we’re going to move into new market places, it can’t be at the expense of the quality of services we provide now. There are natural stages of progression and we can’t be all things to everybody but I want to be very good at what we do for the people that we do it for. Mentoring isn’t just important to Harley Marine, but to our customers and clients as well. We want our programs to be successful and worthwhile, therefore, we’d love to hear your feedback on the mentoring program or suggestions on ways to improve it! Please send your thoughts to [email protected].

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SAFTEY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

SIP Tip By: Mitchell Hetterle

Early signs of Frostbite is Frostnip Frostnip is the precursor to frostbite. Affected areas will be bright red, feel cold, and have a prickling numbness sensation. At this early stage removing the affected area from cold temperatures will quickly return blood flow and there will be no damage to dermis or extremities.

SIP Article By: Mitchell Hetterle

Frostbite Prevention Working in freezing temperatures in Alaska takes proper precautions to protect yourself. A common threat to a mariner working in freezing temperatures is frostbite. This condition occurs when skin is exposed to freezing temperatures for long periods of time causing reduced blood flow in the dermis resulting in freezing and death to skin tissue in affected area. There are four different degrees of frostbite, which are very similar to burns. To protect yourself from frostbite, limit time you expose yourself to below freezing temperatures. Dress in warm layers of a fabric that does not absorb water or sweat. Make sure extremities furthest away from your heart are well protected such as hands, and feet. If you develop any of the early signs of frostbite quickly remove yourself from the cold weather and alert the wheelhouse of your condition.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPOTLIGHT Deborah Franco was a featured speaker and participant at the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) panel and round table discussion in Tacoma, WA this month, where she shared with other companies Harley Marine’s dedication to environmental stewardship and efforts to being as “green” as possible. The PPRC is recognized for their professional and technical expertise in solving problems that lead to a healthier and more sustainable environment, while helping businesses improve their economic performance.

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SAFTEY INCENTIVE PROGRAM CONTEST WINNERS We have one more winner to announce: Alaska – Mitchell Hetterle They join the other SIP Contest winners: Seattle - Joe Hoats Portland - Andrew Butterfield Northern California – Eric Chisman Southern California – Neal Maresca And, there are still opportunities for you to win. We are looking for winners in the below ports: Houston - New York - The Safety Incentive Program contest is still in place! Below are the contest details on how you can win.

CONTEST DETAILS The first person in each location to submit a Safety Meeting, JSA, Tip, and Article will receive a work vest as pictured above. 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]. Thank you & Stay Safe

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Important Medical Information for Harley Marine Employees

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 Employee Assistance Program 1-800-854-7446 www.lifebalance.net Contact your Human Resources representative for your login information.

CWAW 2013

Co-Worker Appreciation Week will be November

4th through November 8th this year. The regional

representatives, WHQ department representatives

and Human Resources have been meeting and

planning some great things to celebrate all of our

co-workers. Back by popular demand will be the

Employee Trivia and the awards for Office &

Fleet. We also have some new items that we will

be rolling out, Harley Marine History Trivia,

Wayback Wednesday Photo Board and Harley

Marine Spirit Day. Human Resources will be

sending emails out with more details over the next

couple of weeks.

Looking forward to a fun week!

FLU SHOTS AT WORLD HEADQUARTERS On October 21st, Virginia Mason provided flu shots for those employees interested in the Seattle office. A total of 34 shots were given, including OTB Dispatcher Nathan Goode, HMS Controller Michelle Kline and OTB Captain Richard Becker, pictured to the right.

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HMS Wellness – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Protecting your lungs

Cells in your lungs mutate or change when they come into contact with dangerous chemicals. Mutated

cells can cause cancer. Protecting yourself against breathing in these chemicals can help prevent lung

cancer.

Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer.

The lifetime risk of lung cancer in non-smokers is very small. Your chances of getting lung cancer increase

when you are exposed to more than one risk factor. Everyone should take steps to keep their lungs healthy.

Protecting your lungs is one of the best ways to stay healthy and reduce your risk of lung cancer.

Tell your doctor if lung cancer runs in your family or if you have been exposed to any of these risk factors.

Smoke Radon Industrial

Compounds Pollution

Smoking causes lung cancer, COPD and many other illnesses. To protect you lungs,

• Don't start smoking • Quit smoking if you smoke • Avoid second hand smoke Learn More »

Test your home for radon. You can do this with inexpensive, easy-to-use test kits sold at hardware stores. Learn More »

If you are exposed to dust and fumes at work, ask your health and safety advisor about how you are being protected. Learn More »

Help fight pollution. Work with others in your community to help clean up the air you and your family breathe. Get life-saving updates on your local air quality and learn how you can help fight for air with the American Lung Association's State of the Air® app.

Source: American Lung Association

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How Our Lungs Work In mechanical terms lungs can be described as the site of gas exchange: Oxygen--the fuel all cells and organs of our body need to function--is extracted from the air we inhale and infused into the bloodstream, to be distributed to other organs and tissues. With each exhalation, we dispose of car-bon dioxide. In our lungs, in the course of a single day 8,000 to 9,000 liters of breathed-in air meet 8,000 to 10,000 liters of blood pumped in by the heart through the pulmonary ar-tery. The lungs relieve the blood of its burden of waste and return a refreshed, oxygen-rich stream of blood to the heart through the pulmonary vein. The lungs are internal organs. Yet they are constantly exposed to our external environment--a direct interface with the world outside. With each breath, a host of alien substances enter our bodies. The lungs, with their tiny air sacs called alveoli, have sometimes been compared to sponges. They are actually far more com-plex than many other organs. The lungs must play multiple roles--supplier of oxygen, re-mover of wastes and toxins, de-fender against hostile intruders. They contain at least three dozen distinct types of cells, each with its special tasks and abilities. Some scavenge foreign matter. Others, equipped with delicate, hairlike cilia, sweep the mucous membranes lining the smallest air passages. Still others act on substances crucial to blood-pressure con-trol, or serve as sentries to spot invading agents of infection.

Source:

American Lung Association

Cigarette Smoking and our Lungs Cigarette smoking has been identified as the most significant source of preventable morbidity and premature mortality worldwide. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Smoking is directly responsible for approximately 90 percent of lung cancer deaths and approximately 80-90 percent of COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) deaths.

• About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness caused by smoking.

• Smoking in pregnancy accounts for an estimated 20 to 30 percent of low-birth weight babies, up to 14 percent of preterm deliveries, and some 10 percent of all infant deaths.

• Smoking by parents is associated with a wide range of adverse effects in their children, including exacerbation of asthma, increased frequency of colds and ear infections, and sudden infant death syn-drome.

• In 2005, an estimated 45.1 million, or 21.0 per-cent of, adults were current smokers.

• Tobacco advertising plays an important role in encouraging young people to begin a lifelong addic-tion to smoking before they are old enough to fully understand its long-term health risk.

• Approximately 90 percent of smokers begin be-fore the age of 21.

• In 2005, 23 percent of high school students were current smokers as well as over 8 percent of middle school students .

• Secondhand smoke involuntarily inhaled by non-smokers from other people's cigarettes is classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a

known human (Group A) carcinogen, responsible for ap-proximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths and 46,000 (ranging 22,700-69,600) heart disease deaths in adult nonsmokers annually in United States.

• Employers have a legal right to restrict smoking in the workplace, or implement a totally smoke-free workplace pol-icy. For more information on smoking, please review the Tobacco Use Morbidity and Mortality Trend Report in the Data and Statistics section at www.lungusa.org or call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872).

What is the cost? Smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 438,000 American lives each year, including those affected indirectly, such as ba-bies born prematurely due to prenatal maternal smoking and victims of "secondhand" expo-sure to tobacco's carcinogens. Smoking costs the United States over $167 billion each year in health-care costs in-cluding $92 billion in mortality-related productivity loses and $75 billion in direct medical ex-penditures or an average of $3,702 per adult smoker.

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Know the Signs of Cold Weather Health Conditions As the weather gets colder, we face new hazards. When temperatures drop significantly below normal and as wind speeds increase, your body rapidly loses heat. The loss of body heat can cause severe health conditions. Knowing the signs and symptoms of these conditions is key in preventing serious injuries, or even death. Frostbite is one of the most common cold weather related illness. It’s caused by freezing, and creates a loss of feeling and color in the affected areas. The nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes are most commonly affected by frostbite. The risk of frostbite increases in people with reduced blood circulation and those who are not dressed properly for the extremely cold temperatures. The early stages of frostbite could include redness or pain in any area of the skin. As it progresses, signs of frostbite may include:

• A white or grayish-yellow skin area • Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy • Numbness

• If you suspect frostbite, seek medical attention. If immediate medical care is unavailable, take the following steps:

• Get into a warm room or shelter as soon as possible

• Do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes, unless absolutely necessary

• Immerse the affected area in warm – not hot – water. The temperature should be comfortable to the touch for the unaffected parts of the body

• Warm the affected area by using body heat. For instance, the warmth of an armpit can be used to warm fingers

• Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow, or massage it at all. It causes more damage

• Do not use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming. Affected areas are numb and can be easily burned.

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Hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature, is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. Warning signs of hypothermia include:

• Shivering • Confusion, fumbling hands • Memory loss, slurred speech • Drowsiness

If you notice someone showing any of these symptoms, take the person’s temperature. If it’s below 95ºF, immediately seek medial attention. If medical care is not available, begin warming the person doing the following:

• Get the victim into a warm room or shelter • If the victim has wet clothing on, remove it • Warm the center of the body first – chest,

neck, head, and groin – using an electric blanket, if available. If not, use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets

• Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature. Do not use alcoholic beverages. Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person

• After the body temperature has increased, keep the person dry and wrapped in a warm blanket, including the head and neck

• Get medical attention as soon as possible With the proper preparation and training, you and your coworkers can minimize or eliminate injuries this winter season. Source: CDC

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Special thanks to HMNY tankerman, Operations Manager Brian Kelly, Steve Springman and Keith Barnes who were all integral parts in correcting our high oil transfer procedure and policy. Everyone worked together in a true Harley Marine team spirit. We appreciate all of your input in correcting this matter. Pictured to the left are the new hoses onboard the barge Stoddard Sea. ~ John Walls, GM - HMNY

Thank you to everyone in the Harley Marine NY office as well as all the HMNY crew for your hospitality during my last trip. Pictured to the right are two photos from my trip, one of the Stoddard Sea and one of the HMS Liberty. The week was productive, thank you all for your support. ~ Captain Larry McCormick, HMS Port Captain

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November Birthdays Harley Marine Gulf Matthew Palacios 11/8 Lawrence Hickman 11/14 James Veazey 11/22 Harley Marine Services Brian Appleton 11/2 Millennium Maritime Donald Shundo 11/3 Charles Martin 11/9 Olympic Tug & Barge Wayne Anderson 11/2 David Buotte 11/3 Mitchell Wheelhouse 11/3 Klaus Conrad 11/7 John Munson 11/8 Steve Springman 11/17 Timothy Brown 11/21 Adam Churchill 11/21 Richard Kruse 11/22 Christopher Starkenburg 11/23 Richard Becker 11/28 Benjamin Lussier 11/30 Starlight Marine Services Brian Shea 11/12 Mohamed Allali 11/21 Brandon Erickson 11/21 Patrick Nohr-Forrester 11/27 Westoil Marine Services Justin Jabuka 11/3 Tony Danelo 11/11

Harley Marine Gulf’s newest vessel, the M/V STARDUST. Length: 75’ Beam: 29.9’ Horsepower: 2,000 Shipbuilder: Conrad Shipyard The vessel joins the HMG fleet and will work out of the Port of Houston.

AED Training in the new Harley Marine Skill Advancement Center in Seattle, WA

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November Employment

Anniversaries

Harley Marine Gulf James Butler – 2 years Clement Mabile – 2 years Alvis Kavanaugh – 1 year John Nelson – 1 year Chad Turcotte – 1 year Darrel Wheat – 1 year

Harley Marine NY Brian Kelly – 7 years Scott Hellmann – 3 years Thomas Powell – 2 years Robert Santoni – 1 year Mark Stagnaro – 1 year Eudoro Trillos – 1 year

Harley Marine Services Deborah Franco – 8 years Maurice Roberts – 2 years

Millennium Maritime Paul Tokuda – 7 years

Olympic Tug & Barge Michael Harley – 14 years Daniel Colvin – 10 years Marek Kaszewicz – 9 years Ahmet Gumusyazici – 8 years Brian Healy – 8 years Brian Bamer – 7 years Gaylon Ford – 5 years Robert Shepherd – 4 years Steven Boer – 3 years Cory Buckhalter – 3 years Nathan Divelbiss – 3 years Kelly Lindblom – 3 years Ryan Reidlinger – 3 years Timothy Roseberg – 2 years Mitchell Hetterle – 1 year Tony Kindle – 1 year Jason Pearson – 1 year Daniel Snow – 1 year

Pacific Coast Maritime Ben Latham – 26 years

Pacific Terminal Services Gary Bucknum – 21 years

Starlight Marine Services Max Jahn – 18 years Carl Fessler – 11 years Tom Larsen – 7 years Jonah Petrick – 5 years Victor Gonzalez – 4 years

Westoil Marine Services Michael Castagnola – 8 years Bryan Thebodeau – 8 years

Follow Harley Marine Services on Facebook to stay up to date on current events and company news. Invite your friends and family too. Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harley-‐Marine-‐Services-‐Inc/415352788583181

Millennium Maritime

servicing a Navy vessel

in Southern California.

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Retirement Planning – Third Quarter 2013 Market Commentary The financial markets notched strong gains in September as the Federal Reserve decided to continue its economic stimulus program (“QE3”). With the Standard & Poors (S&P) 500 Stock Index up close to 20% year to date, the stock market is hovering around all-time highs. This bull market, which started almost 5 years ago, is now up for 148%, so it is reasonable to wonder how much longer can it continue. The fact is that US publicly traded companies are now more profitable than they have ever been. After tax, corporate profits for the S&P 500 currently sits at 10% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), well above its historical average of 6.3%. Current cash-on-hand for those corporations remain near all-time highs, while use of corporate borrowing remains near all-time lows. While workers’ wages have largely been treading water and the federal government continues to create uncertainty, corporate America is doing quite well. In addition to strong corporate profits, macro economic fundamentals mostly improved both at home and abroad. The US economy continued the pattern of slow, grinding improvement that has characterized much of the recovery, and unemployment ticked down from 7.6% to 7.3%. The European Union appears to be emerging from its recent recession, with collective GDP for the EU going from -0.7% in Q1 to a flat 0% in Q2. After more than a decade of economic decline, even Japan is showing strength. The S&P 500 Index notched a solid gain of 5.24% for the quarter. Mid cap stocks beat large cap stocks; and small cap stocks beat them both. The stark difference can be seen in the difference between small cap growth category (up 14% for the quarter) versus large cap value category (up just 1.7% for the quarter) – yet another testament to the value of diversification. International investors are also experiencing positive returns. For the 3Q 2013, the Foreign Developed Market Index (MSCI EAFE Index) is up 11.6% and the Foreign Emerging Market Index representing countries like China, Brazil, India, Russia – is up 5.9%. For bond/fixed income investors, short-term and intermediate-term bonds found some relief from the bruising they took last quarter. Morningstar’s Short-Term Bond Index gained 0.53% and Intermediate-Term Bond Index gained 1.11% for the quarter. The Long-Term Bond Index could not get positive for the quarter, but did manage to slow the bleeding with a loss of 0.23%. These materials are produced by Kibble & Prentice/USI Insurance Services for educational purposes only. Certain information contained in these materials is considered proprietary information created by Kibble & Prentice/USI. Such information shall not be used in any way, directly or indirectly, detrimental to Kibble & Prentice/USI and/or their affiliates. Neither Kibble & Prentice/USI nor any of its respective representatives or advisors has made or makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of these materials. Neither Kibble & Prentice/USI nor their respective representatives or advisors shall have any liability resulting from the use of these Materials or any errors or omission therein. These materials provide general information for the use of our clients, potential clients, or that of our clients’ legal and tax advisors. Copyright © 2012 Kibble & Prentice Holding Company, Proprietary & Confidential, All Rights Reserved.

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statement, participant website, or plan provisions,

please contact your plan administrator:

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1-800-451-9389

Investment Questions

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options in your retirement plan, please contact your plan education specialist:

Kibble & Prentice Melody Prescott 1-206-676-7421

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Plan Eligibility

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completed 3 months of service.

Note: Union members, non-

resident aliens and ferry

workers of Pacific Coast

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from the company 401(k) plan.

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October Employee of the Month Olympic Tug & Barge Daniel Johnson Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Daniel Johnson as the October Employee of the Month. Daniel was hired in June 2011 as a deckhand for OTB Portland and has been an over achiever since the first day. In August this year, Dan received his PIC Barge Endorsement and has become an even more valuable asset to the Portland operation. Dan has also accepted offshore assignments and has shown a great learning attitude with all he encounters. Thank you Dan for all of your contributions. October New Hires Harley Marine Gulf John Collins – Deckhand-Tankerman Rodney McLemore – Deckhand-Tankerman Edward Roberts – Pilot Allen Spivey – Deckhand-Tankerman Olympic Tug & Barge David Buotte – Captain Derrill Dizard – Engineer Maxwell Martin – Shoreside Dock Worker Jacob Mithcell – Engineer Paul Nelson – Deckhand Koby Otterbach – Mate-Tankerman Scott Winders - Deckhand

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HARLEY MARINE SERVICES SOUNDINGSbest, work even harder to stay there, and not look for crutches along the way. I didn’t want to have excuses. I took the approach that I’m going