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A journey of many

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 15 min read

Our photo essay of the USS Kitty Hawk’s final sea voyage The USS Kitty Hawk USS Kitty Hawk was named for the site of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight in 1903. The lead ship of the Navy’s second class

Thea Foss chef dedicated to preserving SCA, SMA for future generations

May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 8 min read

For Becky Selengut, the battle to keep the trade schools open is personal. Growing up on the largest lake in New Jersey, Thea Foss Chef Becky Selengut describes her childhood as “sort of Rockwellian.” “We were a half-mile away from

Mike Garvey Award for Distinguished Service in Safety awarded to Hawaii Petroleum’s Jozette Montalvo

June 10, 2021June 15, 2021 6 min read

The award celebrates her role in creating a safe environment for company employees during the pandemic. Jozette Montalvo’s first job was as a field hand on a farm growing romaine lettuce and cabbage. “I grew up in Kula, Maui, which

New tugs making their mark on Cali operations as sponsors celebrate, reflect

April 29, 2021May 4, 2021 7 min read

The Jamie Ann, Sarah Avrick, and Leisa Florence are in service in ports along the California coast with the Rachael Allen on the way, their virtual christening a first for Saltchuk Marine More than a year after the delivery of

TOTE Community Relations Program Manager works to give back to Alaskans

March 11, 2021March 19, 2021 11 min read

Leveraging TOTE and NAC’s resources, Milena Sevigny’s latest project put 30,000 books into the hands of children in Alaska’s most remote villages. TOTE Alaska Community Relations Program Manager Milena Sevigny was born in Houston, Texas, where she lived until, at 18,

Mike Denker, Haines Terminal Manager, Delta Western.

Pilot turned Delta Western terminal manager focused on community

February 11, 2021March 23, 2021 9 min read

Mike Denker: “Sometimes we’re not just an essential service; we’re the only service…we’re the sole provider of fuel – for transportation and heat – for the people of Haines.” Delta Western’s Haines Terminal Manager Mike Denker was determined to fly.

Carlile truckers named among best in Alaska

January 24, 2020 9 min read

Michael Brad Hinkes and Jeremy Welton went on to place 14th and 18th places, respectively, in their categories at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh last summer. By Hilary Reeves Michael Brad Hinkes is one of the safest cargo

Scott Merritt retired from Foss on Jan. 4.

After 35 years, Foss COO retires

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 4 min read

Scott Merritt helped navigate the company through the waters of a challenging industry. If Scott Merritt regrets anything about his 35 years at Foss Maritime, it’s his attitude as a cocky, self-assured young Cal Maritime graduate during his first 10

Head of Tropical’s new construction set to wrap sea trials, life in China

August 8, 2018August 2, 2018 5 min read

Charged with the oversight of six new builds, adjusting to life in Guangzhou was an adventure for German-born Erwin Holder. By Hilary Reeves While living on a little farm growing potatoes and wheat in post-war Germany, 10-year-old Erwin Holder started

From Phoenicia to the Seven Seas: sixth-generation Floridian helps right cargo calamities across Caribbean waters

March 30, 2018 7 min read

Seven Seas Insurance President Mike Culpepper: ‘The real question is, can you afford not to have cargo insurance coverage?’ By Hilary Reeves Mike Culpepper, a sixth-generation Floridian, was named President of Seven Seas Insurance Co. in 2006. In 1966, at

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