Starlight Marine Services/California Maritime Academy -

Partners in Training

On Wednesday May 20, 2009, Starlight Marine Services executed a

successful first day of training in the Tractor Tug Simulator at the

California Maritime Academy. Since January, California Maritime

Academy and Starlight Marine Services have joined forces and worked

hard to develop a Tractor Tug Simulator Program using their newly

constructed Simulator Center. It has been our goal to develop a

Simulation Program that would encompass Crisis Management, Bridge

Resource Management and Emergency Tug Escort Maneuvering to allow

us to evaluate our Captains in real time scenarios just as they might

encounter in times of extremis. With a focus on San Francisco Bay areas

of operation, along with the ability to integrate the Tug Wheelhouse

Simulator with the Ship’s Bridge Simulator, there is no question that the

goal of developing a realistic and challenging operating environment has

been achieved.

On Wednesday May 20, we brought in Captains Jason Lorenz and Doug

Anderson for the first round of scenarios. The day started with an

Operations Team Meeting, followed by a half hour of orientation time for

our two Captains with the Tug Simulator itself. Once the Captains were

comfortable with their settings and the simulator operator was ready to go,

we briefed Captains Lorenz and Anderson together on the first scenario.

Immediately following, Lorenz then entered the Simulator while Anderson

stood by in the briefing room awaiting his turn. When Lorenz was finished,

Anderson then entered

for his turn. During that

time Lorenz was then

debriefed and allowed

to go and observe the

program from the

control room. This

process was then

repeated five times with

the various scenarios

we developed for the

day.

(continued on next page)

June Hol idays

14th—Flag Day

21st—Father ’s Day

Thumbs Up

Thumbs up to Ken Olson

for designing and

building the Stoddard

Sea computer program

for U.S. Oil, your efforts

and hard work are

appreciated.

Thumbs up to Byron

Peterson for training the

Olympic Tug & Barge

shore side tankermen on

the new U.S. Oil

computer program. Your

help is extremely

beneficial to the daily

operation.

SOUNDINGS Safe Responsible Reliable Efficient

Har ley Mar ine Serv ices , Inc.

June 2009

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Starlight Marine Services/California Maritime Academy - Partners in Training (continued)

After working through the scenarios with Captains Lorenz and Anderson, we were all very pleased

with the results. It was clear that we had developed a program that challenges our Captains as well

as instructors and opens the door to a high level of communication and education for both parties.

Although it may be perceived at first as a massive video game, it only takes seconds for the sense of

reality and challenge to set in. It was impressive

to see the way both Captains Lorenz and

Anderson approached this as a real time event

and the way they worked through each of the

scenarios with a concise and professional

approach as if they were at the helm of the

vessels they operate on a daily basis. It was

relayed to us that, ―Everyone should do this, I

cannot tell you enough how much I just learned‖.

Between comments like that, the sigh of relief at

the end of each simulation, and the sweaty palms

when passing a ―good job‖ hand shake, it was

very clear that we achieved our goal. We all

learned from each scenario and that will be invaluable to us from this point onward.

Keeping in mind the challenges we face day to day as operators, this method of training is proving

itself as the right tool to enter into times of extremis without increasing risk to our crew and equipment.

Over the next couple of months, it is our plan to

focus and work with each of our local operators to

evaluate and train on these scenarios. This

would not be possible without the hard work of

everyone who participated in the project. I would

like to thank the entire Simulator Development

Team for all of the hard work and dedication you

have all put in.

Simulator Development Team:

California Maritime Academy: Captain Jim

Buckley, Veronica Boe, Kim McNutt, Captain Jim

Hartney, Captain Mike Noonan.

Starlight Marine Services: Lydia Zink, Captain Dan Morrison, Captain Joshua Stultz

Pilots: Captain William Atthowe, Captain Stuart Quan

Jonathan Mendes, General Manager

Starlight Marine Services

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Facelift for HMS Liberty

The HMS Liberty, part of the Harley Marine

NY Fleet, is currently being repowered at

Feeney Shipyard in Kingston, New York.

During the repower, the 1970's vintage

Detroit 149 Series engines and 3-71

generator sets will be replaced with new,

EPA Tier II Compliant, Cummins QSK38

engines and John Deere powered generator

sets.

HMNY employees will be working closely

with Feeney Shipyard over the next 5 weeks

during the conversion. By replacing the

older engines and generators, the tug will

reduce NoX and particulate emissions in the

New York Harbor by 40 tons per year. This

will also result in fuel savings as the newer

equipment will be more efficient. The

project is backed and supported by the Port

Authority of New York & New Jersey, and

they have extended a grant to relieve some

of the financial constraints to HMNY.

Together the Ports and HMNY are investing

in a ―green‖ waterfront and environment with

this conversion. Harley Marine Services

commends both ports for being forward

thinking and partners in this process. The

conversion is part of the long term plan of

Harley Marine Services to continually move

towards a ―green‖ operation that respects

the environment.

HMS Liberty at Feeney Shipyard

The older engines after being removed from

the HMS Liberty

The new, EPA Tier II engines being lifted onto

the HMS Liberty

June Birthdays Birthstone: Pearl

Flower: Rose

Harley Marine NY

Richard Benoit—June 8th

William Richardson—June 21st

Miguel Ortiz—June 23rd

Steven Pokas—June 23rd

Harley Marine Services

Mike Coon—June 4th

Michelle Moll—June 8th

Millennium Maritime

Stephen Higgins—June 23rd

Doug Houghton—June 25th

Olympic Tug & Barge

Justin Hutton—June 9th

Bradley Hilton—June 12th

David Cougher—June 14th

David Hanshaw—June 14th

Joe Miranda—June 20th

Sean O’Connell—June 22nd

Max Jahn—June 24th

Jack Forsyth—June 25th

Adam Goodfellow—June 25th

Phillip Jordan—June 27th

Tom Plucinski—June 28th

Bryan Adams—June 29th

Jake Franco—June 29th

Pacific Coast Maritime

Jason Miller—June 11th

Starlight Marine Services

Michael Hannegan—June 28th

Tim Kline—June 28th

Westoil Marine Services

Ryan Voci—June 16th

A very special birthday wish to

Adam Goodfellow from Dana,

Dylan and Jadyn.

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USCG Merchant Mariner Application Regulations – Medical Review

As you may know, the USCG licensing process has been centralized at the National Maritime Center (NMC) in West Virginia. The goal of the centralization was to create uniformity throughout the application process. As a result, inconsistencies in applications that may have been overlooked in the past regionally will be thoroughly examined and processed at the NMC. Thorough examination of every aspect of the application is done in order to ensure that all mariners are being held to the same standards. The NMC employs a unit of Medical Review Officers to examine the physical portion of the application and make sure to strictly enforce the physical abilities guidelines before authorizing the issuance of documents to an applicant. As of September 15, 2008, the Coast Guard is utilizing the Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 04-08 titled Medical and Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials as a tool to evaluate the physical and medical conditions of applicants. Part of the new requirements for the medical review is that applicants with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or higher are subject to further review. If an applicant is determined to have a BMI of 40.0 or higher they will be required to demonstrate to the medical practitioner performing their evaluation that they can meet the physical capabilities guidelines provided in the NVIC. A BMI calculator can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.html and a review of the physical evaluation guidelines may be found at: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/Whats_new_to_NMC/Guide%20to%20Medical%20NVIC%2004-08.pdf . HR Department

John Linster, Manager—Western District, ABS Pacific, presents Harley Franco,

Chief Executive Officer, Harley Marine Services with an ABS membership plaque.

Harley was elected to the ABS membership in November 2008, and will be

serving a five year term.

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One of our Most Dangerous Tasks: Commuting

All our employees should take these precautions when commuting by car so that they arrive at work safely and get home safely too:

Keep vehicles in safe operating condition.

Wear seat belts and require passengers to wear theirs, too.

Keep your mind on your driving and your eyes on the wheel.

Stay 2 to 4 seconds behind the vehicle in front.

Obey traffic rules, signs, and signals.

Adjust speed to suit road and weather conditions.

Keep alert when going through intersections and when passing other vehicles.

Be careful in parking areas, especially when it's dark.

Keep vehicles locked when parked, and keep doors locked while driving. Tips on how to keep safe on the street. Be mindfull when coming to work on foot as well. Here are some precautions:

Watch where you're walking, and wear sensible walking shoes if you have a long way to walk.

Take extra caution if sidewalks are slippery or when it is dark and visibility is limited.

Be careful crossing streets; use crosswalks or cross at traffic lights whenever possible.

Stay with the crowd on well-traveled streets, and stick to well-lit streets when it's dark.

Walk to and from work with a friend or co-worker if you're concerned about safety.

Avoid shortcuts through tunnels, alleys, parks, etc.

Walk briskly and confidently, head up, and alert to what's around you.

Watch out for people stepping out from doorways or parked cars.

Avoid wearing expensive jewelry (or at least keep it out of sight).

Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or discussing your destination or daily routine in public. More tips for commuting safely on Public Transportation. When employees take public transportation to and from work, they should:

Watch their step getting on and off.

Have their fare ready so that they don't have to take out their wallet.

Stand well back from the edge of a subway or train platform.

Avoid entering an empty train or subway car.

Sit near the driver when there are few people on the bus.

Sit up straight, and stay awake and alert while traveling.

Hold on to their personal items securely.

Be alert at bus stops or when walking to or from public transportation, especially at night. Why It Matters...

Someone dies in a motor vehicle accident every 11 minutes, and someone is injured every 18 seconds.

In parking areas, especially when it's dark, employees might be struck by vehicles or assaulted.

When walking to and from work or using public transportation, employees may be at risk of being struck by cars, buses, or trains; being mugged or assaulted; or of tripping and falling.

Training employees to take simple precautions can prevent accidents and injuries, and ensure that em-ployees arrive safely at work and get home safely, too.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among workers in the

United States. OSHA does not have specific regulations covering motor vehicle

safety, but the HMS Safety Dept. would like to offer these tips for keeping our

employees safe while traveling to or from work.

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June Anniversaries

Harley Marine NY

Joseph Dady—2 years

Kenneth Shaw—2 years

Harley Marine Services

Mike Curry—12 years

Courtney Wickens—3 years

Millennium Maritime

Pat Lopez—10 years

Olympic Tug & Barge

Brad Lowe—17 years

Chris Swan—17 years

Ron Echeverio—10 years

Ben Lussier—9 years

Steve Carleton—8 years

Dan Corkery—8 years

Tim Dougherty—6 years

Garri Ferguson—6 years

Mike Coleman—5 years

Joel Gerstenberger—2 years

Tim Hinman—2 years

Richard Persinger—2 years

Tyler Visser—2 years

Jacob Beaty—1 year

Mitchell Hetterle—1 year

Scott Wurster—1 year

Public Service Marine

Trent Newlon—13 years

Pacific Terminal Services

Tina Garrett—28 years

Larry Lamb—8 years

John Overly—4 years

Bruce Staneart—3 years

Starlight Marine Services

Martin Miller—6 years

Chris Royeton—4 years

Samuel D’Aloisio—3 years

Sterling Jones—3 years

Rodney Ortiz—2 years

Daniel Morrison—1 year

Michael Rubino—1 year

Orio Steele—1 year

Westoil Marine Services

Daniel Seeley—9 years

Abril Palomarez—1 year

DIVE AROUND THE CLOCK PacTerm employee Kevin Buffum will be participating in the third annual ―Dive Around the Clock‖ Dive-a-Thon Relay Charity Event benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital Cancer Research. The dive- a-thon will take place at Redondo Beach in Des Moines, Washington on July 17th and 18th, 2009. Two person buddy teams will be rotated every thirty minutes for a 24 hour period to ensure that there is a continuous presence of divers in the water. Seattle Children’s is ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Children’s is a private nonprofit that serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Children’s provides excellent patient care with compassion and respect, and conducts cutting-edge pediatric research. They are also a respected educational resource for parents and healthcare professionals. Since they opened the doors in 1907, they have maintained their founding promise: to provide needed medical care to all children in our four-state region – regardless of a family's ability to pay. The need for such uncompensated care has risen dramatically in recent years. In 2001, they provided $24.9 million in uncompensated care. In 2008, the sum topped $86 million, and they expect to provide more than $100 million in uncompensated care in 2009 to families in need and to cover Medicaid payment shortfalls. Please consider making a donation to Kevin for his efforts in the dive-a-thon by visiting his Firstgiving page at http://www.firstgiving.com/kevinbuffum1. You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.

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What is a ―Master’s Review‖?

A Master’s Review (MOM 03-050) is an opportunity for the Master and crew to review the QS

Manual, Marine Operations Manual, Forms and other documents in order to provide critical

feedback for continual improvement of Harley Marine’s Quality Systems.

Master’s Reviews help to discover:

Procedures that don’t work as planned

Unforeseen changes in operational conditions

Failure to achieve objectives and targets for safe and environmentally responsible

operations or compliance with regulations

Unable to ensure proper maintenance of machinery or equipment in compliance with

current procedure(s)

Identification of potential emergencies

Identification of critical equipment or systems

Identification of quality, safety and/or environmental concerns and suggested

improvements

Quality Systems - Q & A

How often should a Master’s Review be conducted?

The Captain and crew should review selected procedures in the MOM at least once a year.

Tip: During a safety meeting, choose a procedure in the MOM to review, especially

one that is critical to your operations.

How should I complete the Master’s Review?

The Master’s Review form is located electronically in the Wheelhouse Management System.

What should I put in a Master’s Review?

You should include the document/procedure that was reviewed and your findings. Be sure to

include information about the appropriateness of the procedure: is it practical to your

operations? Suggestions for improvement?

If you notice that the procedure(s) is inaccurate or inconsistent, be sure to also fill out an

NCR/CAR form.

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OLYMPIC L RESCUES A SICK SEAL

On Saturday, May 9th, the Olympic L had an unexpected visitor aboard the barge. In the early

morning hours, a baby seal pup made its way onto the loaded Olympic L while at Long Beach

Anchor. Tankerman Aaron Wells noticed the pup was not well and probably ill. He notified

dispatcher Marco Vuoso to coordinate for Marine Mammal Rescue to pick up the ill pup. Rescue was made at their next job alongside a Carnival Cruise ship where the pup was transported back

to the dock to an awaiting truck.

Thanks to the crews on the Olympic L and the John Quigg, the pup is safe and recovering in the

Marine Mammal Rescue facility. Crew on the Olympic L was tankerman Aaron Wells and

deckhand Michael Traughber. The Tug John Quigg crew was Captain Jay Carlin and

Engineer Raul Hernandez.

Great job guys for looking out and being concerned for the safety of our marine life.

"Cystic Fibrosis Southern California Walk-a Thon"

As mentioned in a previous article, Pete Hofmann of Public Service Marine participated in the Cystic Fibrosis San Dimas Great Strides Walk-a-Thon on May 2, 2009 at Bonelli Regional Park. Overall, the event was a great success! The weather, always a question at that time of the year, was perfect- partial sun and in the 70's. There were 35 groups in attendance that walked to help find a cure for CF and support the foundation. Individuals in each group have had their lives impacted by knowing someone with cystic fibrosis, which is why they all come together to do what they can to help find and fund a cure. In total, 600 participants walked and together they raised $150,000!

Thank you to all who have helped financially and for your thoughts and prayers. We all look forward to the day when a cure is found to fight this terminal disease.

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KABOOM 2009

This past May, Starlight Marine Services hosted

its annual KABOOM event on their dock.

KABOOM is a fireworks show put on by the Bay

Area radio station, KFOG. A choreographed

fireworks show is displayed over San

Francisco’s skyline to music enjoyed by their

listeners.

This year, we were pleased to have such highly

regarded guests from within our industry join us

as well as SMS dispatcher Grant Hedley and

Dispatch/Customer Service Manager, Paul

Tokuda.

Just as we had hoped for, the weather could not

have been better with a slight breeze and clear

skies. Everyone enjoyed the spectacular

firework show that lit up the beautiful San

Francisco Bay courtesy of KFOG. If the fire-

works and company were not enough we also

enjoyed a great live band, warm fire, delicious

food and libations.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in

making this event a success! I would especially

like to thank the crew here at Starlight that

made this such a stress free, fun and seamless

event!

Thank you again!

-Lydia Zink

Starlight Marine Services

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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike

On Tuesday May 19th a small crew set out on an Epic

―Rim to Rim‖ hike across the Grand Canyon. The hikers

Doug Houghton, Trent Newlon, John Beckman (Chemoil)

and their trusty driver Paul Tokuda set out for the NORTH

RIM at 5am. By 6am the hikers were headed down the

North Kaibab Trail with 24 miles to go. The first part of the

trail winds through the forest then suddenly there it is, the

Grand Canyon. For the next 14 miles the trail descends

over 6,000 feet through some of the most beautiful

scenery in the country. Along the way there were

squirrels, deer, a few condors, huge bumble bees, and

lots of lizards. Some of the rock formations and cliffs look

as if they were carved and engineered to balance just

right.

By the time the team hit the last few miles of the descent

the heat of the day had arrived. The temperature in the

bottom of the canyon had climbed to over 100 degrees.

The grueling reality of the trek started to set in…what

goes down must go back up! After a fifteen minute break

to fill up the water bottles, nurse sore knees and blisters,

it’s back at it. Just a mile was left before they would cross

the Colorado River on the suspension bridge and they

would officially be at the bottom of the Bright Angel Trail.

Only 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing were left!

At first, going uphill feels good on the knees and is a

welcome relief from the pounding of descending. That

relief is quickly burned away when the trail turns from the

river and upward into a dry, hot canyon. The sun seemed

relentless at this point and the South Rim looked like an

invincible giant. Slowly through out the afternoon the

three continued to put the canyon behind them one step at

a time. The trail head was a welcome end to a long and

memorable journey. 12 hours later and 24 miles from the

North Rim, they snap a picture at the finish line, the top of

Bright Angel Trail on the South rim of the Grand Canyon.

The sore feet, knees, and backs will go away but the

memories of the adventure won’t soon fade. Well done

guys.

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Cooking with the Captain

Captain Chris Starkenburg

―Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya‖

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Add the butter to a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat.

2. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken and sausage, cook until lightly brown.

3. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

4. Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the green onions.

5. Stir and bring to a boil.

6. Cover tightly with a lid and place in a 350 preheated

oven for about 20-30 minutes until the rice is

cooked.

7. Once the rice is tender, remove from the oven and

let rest for 10 minutes.

8. Fluff everything with a fork.

9. Garnish with green onion and serve.

Cooking Suggestions:

A Dutch Oven works great, but you can also use a large

skillet that is oven proof. You can also cook on the

stove top, but watch the heat you so you do not scorch

the rice. You can also use pork instead of chicken for

this dish.

Serves: 6 people

1 cube Butter 1/2 tsp. Ground Cayenne Pepper

2 1/2 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken thighs, cubed 1/2 tsp. Whole Oregano

1 Large Ring of Smoked Sausage, cut into

1/2 inch thick wheels

1 tbls. Fresh Parsley, chopped

1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Chili Peppers

4 cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1-2 tbls. Tabasco Hot Sauce

1 cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped 2 tbls. Tomato Paste

1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped 1 14.5 oz. can of Diced Plum Tomatoes w/

juice

2 Large Jalapeños, seeded and diced 4 cups Chicken Broth

1 Bay Leaf

3 cups Long Grain Rice Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

2 tbls. Blackfish Seasoning Green Onions, for garnish

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May Employee of the Month

Olympic Tug & Barge

Brad Hilton, Deckhand

Congratulations to the Olympic Tug & Barge employee of the month, deck-

hand Brad Hilton. Brad joined the OTB Portland team in 2007 and has

been a "go to guy" ever since. His all around skill and knowledge began in

the Coast Guard. That coupled with his engine room know how and work

ethic have made him a stand out employee. Brad is always available and

willing to put in the extra work when called upon. Thank you Brad for all

you do.

Public Service Marine

Jimmy Belino, Deck-Tankerman

Congratulations to the Southern California employee of the month, deck-

tankerman Jimmy Bellino. Jimmy has shown what it means to be a team

player as he has assisted in several different aspects of the PSMI

operation. Not only is he a team player, but he has a great attitude while

working with others. Jimmy recently took over monitoring and providing

the equipment with supplies and parts. Thank you Jimmy for taking on the

additional responsibility, we appreciate all that you do.

Westoil Marine Services

Carlo Orlando, Chief Engineer

Congratulations to the Southern California employee of the month, Chief

Engineer Carlo Orlando. Carlo started his career at Westoil in 1999 as a

deckhand on the barges. Over the years, he has moved onto the Tugs

and has worked on the Z3 and currently on the John Quigg. He has been

instrumental in helping with the transition as we have adjusted the fleet.

Additionally, he has taken the initiative to draft the fueling procedures for

the John Quigg. Carlo demonstrates that he is a ―team‖ player and WMS

Management is happy to present him Employee of the Month.

May New Hires

Olympic Tug & Barge

Timothy Hayward, Engineer

Westoil Marine Services

James Carignan, Mechanic

Lovell Hunt, Painter

Harley Marine Services, Inc.

910 SW Spokane Street

Seattle, WA 98134

(206) 628-0051

www.HarleyMarine.com

Editor: Stephanie Wright

swright@harleymarine.com

Captain Chris Iszler of Pacific

Coast Maritime as he presents

Engineer, Ben Latham with a

Harley Marine float coat.

Thanks Ben for your continued

dedication to HMS over the

last 22 years.