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

AMNAV president touts benefits of a ‘great attitude’

December 12, 2016 Emily Reiter 1580 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

Caine smiles inside a ship wearing a green reflective TOTE vest.

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Former Army attack helicopter pilot taps military expertise to master logistics

June 23, 2016 Emily Reiter 1020 Views Army, JBLM, MBA, Operations, Pilot, TOTE, TOTE Maritime, women in industry

TOTE Maritime Director Hartleigh Caine found new niche serving Alaska By Hilary Reeves After graduating from the military’s West Point in 2000, Hartleigh Caine took a long, hard look at her options. “I wanted to go somewhere women were encouraged

Zuffery stands next to an engine, hand resting on it.

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From Racecars to Aircraft to Tankbarges

May 12, 2015 Emily Reiter 796 Views Aircraft mechanic, Foss, Pilot, safey, tankerman

Swiss Native and Mechanic Daniel Zufferey’s Journey This article first appeared in the May issue of Towbitts, the official publication of Foss Maritime. By Bruce Sherman As far as Daniel Zufferey is concerned, there’s a common thread that has woven

Bramer smiles in the cockpit of a small jet, smiling back at the camera.

Saltchuk Saltchuk People

Above it all, and down below

February 12, 2015 Emily Reiter 922 Views Marines, Pilot, Saltchuk Aviation, Veteran

Saltchuk Aviation pilot Steen Bramer traded faraway lands for the thrill of home By Hilary Reeves The perception of pilots as globetrotting adventurers isn’t far off – at least when it comes to Saltchuk Aviation pilot Steen Bramer. “At last