Hector Rodriguez credits his experience as a U.S. Army veteran and veteran member of the Tropical Shipping team for making him safety conscious. As Chairman of the Security Committee for the Puerto Rico Shipping Association and in his everyday work,
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With more than 45 years of experience working with tires, Donell Wilson was bound to come up with a better way to keep the yard hustlers at TOTE Maritime Alaska in Tacoma, Washington rolling. Hustlers are specialized vehicles that move
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A 22-year veteran of the organization, Ronald Rodriguez provides a steady guiding hand as Cargo Operations Manager at TOTE Maritime, Puerto Rico. When the port added a new type of container this year, he worked to ensure that there was
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Since the start of the Foss Offshore Wind project in Massachusetts, Scott Jason has managed a team working through hurricane season, winter weather and constantly changing conditions. As Manager, Marine Operations at Foss Offshore Wind, he supports a complex operation.
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They call Mike Correa the “Hawaiian Superman.” That’s because, in his role as Mechanic Crew Chief for Aloha Tech Ops, he’s always ready to hop on a plane from his home base in Hilo, Hawaii and fly in a hurry to wherever he’s needed. His experience and his people skills help inform his newest passion: passing on his knowledge to the next generation.
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Drew faces down the snow, ice and Arctic conditions of Alaska eight months of the year. He takes the lead in clearing ice from critical Ryan Air ramp entry areas so that forklifts can move cargo safely to the aircraft and keeps entryways to offices and hangars free of snow and ice. He helps keep daily operations safe for the people he serves.
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Blair Teddy worries a lot — because risk assessment is a big part of his job. As Port Captain, Pacific Northwest for Foss Maritime, he must make sure he has the right crew in place with the right equipment to
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Sal Griffith keeps a constant eye out for safety issues. When contractors couldn’t complete EPA-required remediation, he jumped in and did some of the tasks himself. When a leaking container was discovered, he opened it with the consignee to make
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Working in what many consider to be the most dangerous job classification within TOTE Services, Nathan White, Assistant Foreman, is no stranger to performing difficult tasks. Whether he’s helping tear down an engine, crawling through muck in the bottom of a tank, or performing routine tasks, he always keeps a safety mindset and ensures everyone works as a team.
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Carlile Hostler Al Estencion has been named the 2024 Saltchuk Michael D. Garvey Award for Distinguished Service in Safety For Aldin “Al” Estencion, safety in the workyard isn’t much of a stretch. Each morning, he leads employees at Carlile Transportation
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The Tropical Shipping Cargo Handling Specialist is the recipient of the 2024 Saltchuk President’s Award for Safety Innovation. After witnessing a near-miss situation in which cargo wasn’t properly secured on a flatrack container, George Salazar had an idea. The cargo
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Throughout the remainder of the year, we’re bringing you the inspiring stories of our 2023 Safety Award Nominees. In this installment, Rachel Mallory, Director of Safety at TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, updates us on TOTE’s Speak Up, Shout Out! program
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Throughout the remainder of the year, we’re bringing you the inspiring stories of our 2023 Safety Award Nominees. In this installment, Bryan Baker, Safety Director at NorthStar Energy, shares the importance of encouraging employees to take ownership of operational fixes—and
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