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The Jaime Ann's port side is shown while tied to the stern of a cargo ship.

New tugs making their mark on California

April 29, 2021 Hilary Reeves 2449 Views amnav, California, Foss, Foss Maritime, Growth, leadership, Saltchuk, saltchuk family, saltchuk marine, Saltchuk People, tugboat, tugs

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

Westlund looks out his office window on a harbor.

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AmNav port captain credits team with safety award nomination

November 5, 2020 Hilary Reeves 976 Views amnav, California, leadership, Maritime, Safety, safety award, Safety Culture, saltchuk family, san francisco, Tug Captain, tugboat, tugs

Brad Westlund: ‘I’m most proud of the culture my coworkers have worked hard to create. We guard it jealously.’ According to AmNav Port Captain Brad Westlund, anything worth doing is worth doing right – a personal motto of sorts that

Milt and Dave Merrit stand in front of an AmNav tractor tugboat, both wearing casual suits.

Family Ties Featured News Stories Joining the Family Main Site Feature Story PNW Saltchuk People

AMNAV president touts benefits of a ‘great attitude’

December 12, 2016 Emily Reiter 1569 Views amnav, family, father, Foss, harbor pilot, Pilot, san francisco, son

Milt Merritt and his son, Dave, share a passion for all things maritime By Hilary Reeves Milt Merritt was just 13 the first time he carried his sleeping bag onto the 136-foot M/V Willis Shank, a converted Navy minesweeper chartered