September - Harley Marine Services, Inc.

HARLEY MARINE SERVICES 

SOUNDINGS 

To Your Health 

Our annual Companywide SQE audit went very well with the American 

Bureau of Shipping. We have a very robust system and have consistently 

demonstrated Continual Improvement. For the sixth year in a row, since 

we started our program in 2006, we have had zero non-conformities. That 

shows HMS is dedicated and operates with an efficient and effective 

management system. 

Harley Marine Services is closing in on the ‘Health’ certification from the 

ABS. The preliminary audit went very well. Our next step is to conduct 

the first vessel audit to the H standard. This will happen within the next 

month. If everything goes well, we should receive our H certification 

shortly. 

The Health certification will change the way we look at everyday tasks and 

operations. The H certification will also focus our attention on leading 

indicators and lagging indicators. An example of a leading indicator is a 

near miss report or a Hazard Identification exercise. An example of a 

lagging indicator is a root cause analysis or lessons learned report. We 

need both types of indicators to reach our safety goals. However, the more 

emphasis we place on leading indicators the closer we are to reaching our 

goal of ‘Zero Injuries’. 

The most recent aspect of our Occupational Health and Safety initiative is 

the ‘Hazard Hunt’. We have asked all vessels to review the new procedure 

(MOM 04-085) Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and proactively 

seek out possible hazards and ways to control those hazards. The controls 

or ways to mitigate the hazards are key to the exercise. The identified 

hazards will then be shared with all crewmembers on the Vessel 

Communication Center (VCC). 

Stay safe out there! 

Deborah Franco 

Vice President – HR, HSQE, and Administration 

Thumbs Up 

Thumbs Up to Stephen 

Parry for all the hard 

work he puts in daily, 

but also for recognizing 

the efforts of others, with 

respect, good attitude 

and recognition. This is 

the type of effort and 

caring that will continue 

to make HMS a positive 

work place and a force in 

the industry. Thank you. 

Thumbs Up to Robin 

Houghton for all the 

work she does for our 

Billing team on the 

collections side and for 

our Marketing team on 

the contract 

maintenance. She is an 

integral part of Harley 

Marine and a valuable 

asset with her wealth of 

knowledge, can-do 

attitude and pleasant 

spirit. Thank you for all 

you do!

Harley Marine Services 

A Full Service Marine Transportation Company 

GREAT STRIDES 

CHRISTENING 

September 2012 

Our newest vessel, the double hull 

petroleum barge GREAT STRIDES 

was christened on Tuesday, August 

7th at Raymond & Associates of 

Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Reverend 

Bieu V. Nguyen from Saint 

Margaret’s Catholic Church 

performed the christening onboard 

the vessel. He gave a blessing over 

the barge for it’s safety and 

longevity and the safety of its crew. 

Reverend Nguyen concluded the 

ceremony by splashing holy water 

on the hull of the GREAT STRIDES. 

Several of the shipyard staff were in 

attendance and witnessed the 

Christening. 

The GREAT STRIDES is a welcome 

addition to the Harley Marine Gulf 

fleet based in Houston, Texas. She 

joins a fleet of eleven double hull 

petroleum barges and three riverstyle 

towboats. The GREAT 

STRIDES made her maiden voyage 

on August 27 th for NuStar Energy. 

She is now on charter to Mercuria 

and will be working the Mississipi 

River System moving dirty and crude products. 

GREAT STIDES 

Double Hull Petroleum Barge 

LOA: 

Beam: 

Depth: 

Capacity: 

297.5 feet 

54 feet 

12 feet 

28,700 barrels 

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Safe, Responsible, Reliable, Efficient 

Q-Factor: The role of the DPA 


August Birthdays 

One element of the ABS Health Certification is the assignment of an Occupational Health & Safety 

Management Representative. The responsibilities of the OH&S Management Representative are similar to 

the already established Designated Person Ashore (DPA). At Harley Marine, we combine the 

responsibilities of the OH&S Representative and DPA and then assign the role to one individual. We refer 

to this person as a DPA. A few of the primary responsibilities for the DPA are: report to top management 

on quality systems performance and provide a link to crewmembers, monitor safety and pollution 

prevention aspects, and verify management systems. 

One method used to verify management systems is the non-conformity. A non-conformity is any activity 

that does not conform to Harley Marine’s health, quality, safety or environmental management systems. 

The Non-Conformity Report (NCR) is remedied by a Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA). 

Most non-conformity’s are discovered in the audit process. The DPA has the responsibility to respond to a 

non-conformity and works with colleagues to bring about closure. 

An Observation (OBS) is another method used to verify management systems. According to ISM Code 

1.1.8, an Observation is a statement of fact substantiated by objective evidence. Observations are used in 

the audit process to point out weakness in management systems or noteworthy successes. HMS uses one 

form to record both NCRs and OBSs. The DPA reacts to an Observation in the same manner as an NCR. 

Another important role here at Harley Marine is the Qualified Individual (QI). The role of the QI is defined 

by Federal Code (33 CFR 154.1026). The role of the QI is to be available to respond in the event of a 

pollution incident and engage an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). QI’s need special training and 

must be familiar with the local response plan. Harley Marine uses a combination of regional and 

companywide QI’s. A list of QI’s is available onboard each vessel. 

The roles of the QI and DPA are distinct and clearly defined. Harley Marine uses one person as the Quality 

Systems Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and several for Qualified Individuals (QIs). The DPA is tasked 

with “monitor(ing) safety and pollution prevention aspects”. The DPA is supposed to make sure there are 

QI’s available. The QI’s need special training, special knowledge and are tasked with an enormous 

responsibility. 

Jim Flies 

HSE Manager 

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Lungevity Breath of Life Walk 2012 

On Saturday, August 11 th several Team Todd supporters came together to walk at Lincoln Park in West 

Seattle in an effort to bring an end to lung cancer. Harley Marine’s team was the largest participant with 

over 60 walkers and raised the largest amount of funds, a remarkable $4,295. All the money raised will be 

used for life-saving cancer research and creating awareness about the disease. Thank you to everyone 

who participated; your generosity is extremely appreciated. The charitable efforts of everyone at 

Harley Marine is beyond generous and something we should all be proud of. 

Millennium Dawn 

docked at LA 301 

during sunset. 

Photograph taken by 

Westoil Marine’s 

Bobby Davis. 

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Drug Policy & Prescription Usage 

In light of recent events in the industry, we would like to take this time to remind employees of the 

Harley Marine Services, Inc. Drug & Alcohol Policy. Anyone abusing drugs or alcohol in an 

industry such as ours, threatens the life and safety of all those with whom they come into contact. 

Obviously, disregard for the safety of the public, the environment, and our fellow employees 

cannot be tolerated. 

An "Illegal Drug" is defined as any chemical substance (a) which cannot be obtained legally or (b) 

which is legal to use but has not been legally obtained. The term includes prescribed drugs not 

obtained by you and properly prescribed drugs being used contrary to a doctor's orders. 

Additionally, the safe, appropriate use of legal drugs prescribed by a licensed physician is not 

prohibited, but employees working on vessels or operating equipment are required to make such 

use known to their supervisor by way of a written note from the prescribing physician. This note 

will identify the prescribed drug and will state that it is safe for the employee to work while using 

the drug. It is the employee's responsibility to obtain the note and give it to his/her immediate 

supervisor. Violation of these provisions will result in disciplinary action up to and including 

termination. 

This reminder is a summarized account of our Drug & Alcohol Policy, of which you can find a 

complete version located in our Marine Operations Manual (MOM), 02-050. 

Human Resources Department 

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Harley Marine Commences Upgrades to Ice Class Tractor Tugs August Birthdays 

On Monday, August 27 th , Harley Marine 

Services initiated the first of three 

machinery upgrades to the San 

Francisco based ABS Ice Classed Tractor 

Tugs, Z-Three, Z-Four and Z-Five. 

With the tug Z-Three being the first 

vessel to undergo the transition, all three 

vessels will be upgraded with complete 

overhauls of their Caterpillar 3516B 

main engines bringing the vessels to Tier 2 Compliance. 

The Z-Boats were built in 1999 by Marco Shipyard in Seattle, WA. Each vessel produces 4,000 BHP and 

have been operating in California since 2004 when Harley Marine Services purchased the tugs from an 

operation in Hawaii. All three vessels are engaged in the Tanker Escort and Ship Assist Business and are 

enrolled in the State of California’s Escort Tug Inspection Program. 

Harley Marine continues to support our environmental programs by exceeding Federal and State Emission 

Regulations. The projects will be led by Starlight Marine’s Port Engineer, Tom Larsen. All three projects 

will be complete by December 31, 2012. 

Jonathan Mendes 

General Manager, Starlight Marine Services 

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Safety Data Sheets 

By: Jim Flies 

Harley Marine Services is pursuing the 

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) 

certification 18001. The American Bureau of 

Shipping (ABS) will issue a ‘Health’ certification; 

they are one in the same. This certification 

emphasizes hazard identification and hazard 

prevention. The most basic, elementary defense 

against chemical hazards is the Safety Data Sheet 

(SDS). The SDS formerly known as Material 

Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) is changing to a 16 

section, universal or international format. 

Manufactures were given until June 1, 2015 to 

adopt the new format. From now on, Material 

Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) will be referred to as 

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The new standard 

format will make critical information easier to 

locate and use, benefiting all of us. For example: 

First Aid will always be found in section 4. 

the SDS folder. Shore-side employees may 

access the vessels tab on the portal for an 

alphabetic list of chemicals or products. If you 

do not have access it is incumbent upon you to 

find someone close to you that does have access. 

The SDSs explains what first aid measures to 

take in case of a chemical exposure, ingestion or 

inhalation. 

Having access to SDSs is an OSHA requirement. 

Harley Marine included knowing how to access 

and read an SDS on the Quality Systems 

Objectives and Targets for both shore-side and 

vessels. Shore-side trainings will be announced 

soon. Vessel personnel should contact a local 

Safety Manager or any member of HSQE for 

information. 

Harley Marine keeps all SDSs on the Vessel 

Communication Center (VCC). All 

crewmembers must know how to find and access 

the SDSs on the Vessel Communication Center. 

Shore-side employees are no different. Every 

shore-side employee must know how to access 

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BOOM 

DEPLOYMENT 

DRILL 

On August 28th, Starlight Marine 

Services completed their annual OSPR 

boom deployment drill. A total of 1,200 

feet of boom was deployed from the 

double hull petroleum barge, BERNIE 

BRIERE. The crew had an hour to 

complete the evolution, but managed to 

do it in a remarkable 29 minutes. The 

drill was completed successfully and 

safely and was a great lesson for the 

crew of the Royal Melbourne, Bernie 

Briere and local shoreside staff. 

Thank you to everyone involved, your 

pre-panning and implementation of the 

deployment should be commended. 

You did an amazing job throughout the 

entire drill. 

Kelly Moore 

CA Barge Supervisor 

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Safety Incentive Program 


Winning Safety Tips: 

Tip #1 

By: Kyle Uhl, Starlight Marine Services 

It is important to stay alert on watch while underway because the entire crew is counting on you to notice 

something that may potentially go wrong. Act as a lookout if needed, and be aware of all targets around 

the vessel. Engine room rounds are also critical. Check in with your captain regularly to ensure nothing is 

needed and there are no changes to your orders. We have a tendency to get complacent when everything is 

going smoothly. It cannot be stressed enough about the importance of staying alert and vigilant. The 

crew’s lives and vessel safety are at stake. 

Winning Article: 

By: Timothy Picou, Harley Marine Gulf 

Hand Protection-Handle With Care 

As we all know our hands are the most important part of our body when it comes to doing our work. We 

use them in everything we do, but when we use our hands we use them without thinking. Your hands 

have no fear, they go any place you send them to, they only act as safe as the person they belong to. So, 

before you use them, think about keeping them safe. Common types of hand injuries and what you can do 

to prevent them are listed below. 

Traumatic injuries--often occur from careless use of machinery or tools that we take for granted because we 

work with them daily, thinking it will never happen to me. But sooner or later, it could result in injury. 

Hands and fingers have the potential to get caught, pinched, or crushed in gears, chains, wheels, or rollers. 

They can easily be punctured, torn, or cut by spiked or jagged tools and edges that shear or chop. Safety 

prevention can include shields, gloves or safety locks. Handle knives or tools with care; keep hands, 

clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. 

Contact injuries--result from contact from solvents, acids, cleaning solutions, flammable liquids and other 

substances that can cause burns or injure skin. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to using products to 

see the potential hazards. Use gloves or barrier cream, and wash hands regularly. Stay away from contact 

with solvents, acids, cleaning agents, flammable or other solvents that can cause burns or injure tissue. 

Repetitive motion--injuries happen when your job requirements are repeated, rapid hand movements for 

long periods of time. Manufacturing, assembling, or computer work may lead to these types of injuries. 

Change your grip, hand position, or motion. If possible rotate tasks to give your hands a rest. 

There are some basic safety precautions you can take to protect your hands. 

• Recognize hazards 

• Think through each job before you begin 

• Follow safety rules 

• Avoid shortcuts 

If an accident or injury does happen, seek prompt treatment and notify the Harley Marine Hotline and your 

immediate supervisor. 

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News from Dutch Harbor 

Pacific Coast Maritime’s Chief Mate, 

Dennis Pinfold (center in the picture) 

as he receives his 5 year anniversary gift 

from Paul Hanson and Captain Chris Iszler 

on behalf of Harley Marine Services. 

Employees who reach their fifth year of 

employment at a Harley Marine company, receive 

a Mustang Float Coat as a small token of 

appreciation for their valued service. 

Congratulations Dennis! 

General Manager Jim Weimer 

recently visited the Gyrfalcon in 

Dutch Harbor, Alaska for his 

routine management visit. 

While there, Jim even got down in 

the engine room to assist on a 

project. 

Jim, we appreciate your can-do 

attitude and hands-on management 

approach. 

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Seattle’s New Office: Progress Report 


The Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center, slated for completion in February 2013, is really taking 

shape. The new 45,000 square foot office building is being built at the far north end of the existing Harley 

Marine property. 

The steel structure is 

complete and we look 

forward to finishing the 

roof in early September. 

The north face of the 

building’s glass curtain 

wall framing system is 

nearly complete and the 

first piece of storefront 

glass is being installed 

on the eastern side of 

the structure. 

We look forward to receiving the elevator 

cabs and the solar paneling system by the 

middle of September. 

As always, if you wish to take a closer 

look, please remember to wear your 

safety gear, especially your hard hat. I 

am happy to show you around as well. 

Feel free to stop by my office to take a look at 

the latest interior samples and other details 

that will be implemented into the new 

building. 

Daniel Alhadeff 

Director of Development 

Duwamish Properties 

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September Birthdays 

Harley Marine Gulf 

Timothy Picou – 9/21 

Steve Estep – 9/22 

Johnathan Baxter – 9/23 

Ricardo Legleu, Jr. – 9/23 

Hannah Hill – 9/25 

Anthony Burling – 9/27 

Michael Simon – 9/29 

Harley Marine NY 

Robert Ehmann – 9/12 

Mentor Spotlight 

I would like to nominate Wir Smith for the Mentor of the Month. Wir 

is an excellent computer tech and an excellent teacher. He is patient 

and always seems to be in a great mood. He handles support calls 

with the same calm demeanor. He is a great role model and mentor 

for me. He deserves to be in the Mentor Spotlight. 

Casey Prophet 

Join Harley Marine in Welcoming… 


Todd Prophet – 9/23 

Ravi Sekhon – 9/27 

Heather Holmes – 9/28 

Millennium Maritime 

Michael Golden – 9/13 

Bo June – 9/30 

Olympic Tug & Barge 

John Jensen – 9/5 

Eric Liedberg – 9/9 

Brad Lowe – 9/11 

Ryan Reidlinger – 9/12 

Andrew Butterfield – 9/16 

Leo Noel – 9/19 

William Ford – 9/20 

Donald Holbrook – 9/22 

Erik Starheim – 9/23 

Ivan Larson – 9/28 

Pacific Coast Maritime 

Roel Villamor – 9/12 

Starlight Marine Services 

Jason Vogel – 9/7 

James Horn – 9/10 

Orion Steele – 9/11 

Stephanie Sandoval – 9/14 

Urban Alexander – 9/15 

Douglas Anderson – 9/15 

Layla Drew Daoedsjah 

Birthday: August 9, 2012 

Length: 19.75” 

Weight: 

8 lbs. 0 oz. 

Proud Parents: Megan and Reed Daoedsjah and big brother 

Gannon. Reed works for Westoil Marine Services in the 

Maintenance Department. 

Westoil Marine Services 

Michael Castagnola – 9/4 

Steven Meyers – 9/7 

Reed Daoedsjah – 9/16 

Kelly Moore – 9/18 

Rosanna Chavez – 9/22 

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Join Harley Marine in Welcoming… 

September 

Employment 

Anniversaries 


Harley Marine NY 

John Walls – 5 years 

Steven Madeiros – 2 years 


Steve Politeo – 4 years 

Eli Ryan Obermire 

Birthday: July 3, 2012 

Length: 20.5” 

Weight: 

8 lbs. 9 oz. 

Proud Parents: Kristin and Ryan Obermire and big sister Eve. 

Ryan works for Olympic Tug & Barge in Portland as a deck 

tankerman. 


Sven Christensen – 13 years 

Bryon Fletcher – 11 years 

Sean O’Connell – 9 years 

Greg Horton – 8 years 

Matthew Hammond – 6 years 

Ritchie Vogel – 5 years 

Richard Becker – 4 years 

Stephen Jones – 2 years 

Mitchell Wheelhouse – 2 years 

Michael Martinez – 1 year 

Pacific Terminal Services 

Dennis Stewart – 3 years 


Michael Link – 22 years 

Jonathan Maciel – 7 years 

Daniel Morrison – 7 years 

Jonathan Mendes – 6 years 

Matthew Fike – 6 years 

William James Dignon 

Birthday: July 25, 2012 

Length: 20” 

Weight: 

7 lbs. 14 oz. 

Proud Parents: Frank and Laura Dignon. Frank works for 

Starlight Marine Services as a deck-engineer. 

Westoil Marine Services 

Randy Atwood – 14 years 

Boris Klarin – 14 years 

Giuseppe Logrande – 7 years 

Erick Willson – 7 years 

Bruce Ketchum – 4 years 

Nicholas Buzard – 3 years 

Robert Sperry – 3 years 

Nolan Padilla – 3 years 

Happy Anniversary, thank you 

for your continued dedication! 

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Hand Drawing of M/V Scout 

Artist Ashley Kraemer drew the above picture of Harley 

Marine Gulf’s tug, Scout. Ashley is the stepdaughter of the 

tug’s captain, Preston Stelly. Ashley is currently enrolled in 

school studying criminal justice and drawing is a favorite 

hobby of hers. 

Thank you Ashley – you are extremely talented and we 

appreciated your artwork. 

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401k Open Enrollment 

The open enrollment period for October 2012 has arrived. As a 

reminder, changes that were implemented to the 401(k) program this 

year are: 

• Eligibility: The service requirement to be eligible for 

enrollment is three months of company service. 

• Entry: Plan enrollment entry points are now quarterly. 

• Company Match: New participants will receive the company 

match at the first day of the quarter after the employee’s one 

year anniversary. 

• Roth: You now have the ability to save into your retirement 

plan on an after-tax basis. You can continue to save on a 

before-tax basis or specify a combination of before and after-tax 

contributions. 

Administrative Questions 

If you have questions regarding 

your quarterly statement, 

participant website, or plan 

provisions, please contact your 

plan administrator: 

Moran Knobel 

www.moranknobel.com 

425-451-9389 

1-800-822-9205 

Investment Education 

Melody Prescott with Kibble & Prentice is our education specialist. She 

is available to help you plan for retirement, discuss investment options 

and provide advice over the telephone. Please free to contact her at 

206-676-7421 or 800-767-0650 Ext 67421, or via email: 

melody.prescott@kpcom.com 

Open Enrollment 

Human Resources recently mailed out packets to new employees, 

including all necessary forms. For those currently participating and/or 

eligible employees, the 401(k) informational packets can be located on 

the PAF system, including deferral and beneficiary forms. The packets 

include updated educational material and information regarding 

investment options. 

Please remember open enrollment is the only time you can change 

your deferral amount. You may change your investment elections 

anytime online at www.moranknobel.com. The deadline for returning 

forms to your local HR representative is Tuesday, September 25 th , 2012. 

Due to administrative constraints, any forms turned in after the 

deadline will not be processed and you will have to enroll during the 

next open enrollment in January 2013. For additional information or 

questions on the 401(k) program, please contact your HR 

Representative anytime at 206-628-0051. 

Investment Questions 

If you have questions or need 

guidance with the fund options in 

your retirement plan, please 

contact your plan education 

specialist: 

Kibble & Prentice 

Melody Prescott 

1-206-676-7421 

melody.prescott@kpcom.com 

Plan Eligibility 

You are eligible to enter your 

retirement plan if you are age 21 

or older, and have completed 3 

months of service. 

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August Employee of the Month 


Daniel Johnson, Deckhand/AB 

Olympic Tug & Barge would like to recognize Daniel Johnson as the 

August Employee of the Month. Daniel is very a self-driven, 

motivated employee. He was hired on June 30, 2011 with no previous 

maritime experience but you would not know it if you had the chance 

to work with him now. Daniel is currently working offshore on 

the Lucy Franco. Thanks Dan, you are an inspiration and model for 

us all. 


A Full Service Maritime Company 

www.harleymarine.com 

August New Hires 

Harley Marine Gulf 

Jonathan Baxter, Deckhand Tankerman 

Anthony Burling, Pilot 

Ronnie Butler, Deckhand Tankerman 

Jason Elias, Deckhand Tankerman 

Joshua Hall, Pilot 

Clyde Hanna, Deckhand Tankerman 

Darris Jefferson, Tankerman 

Clyde Poole, Deckhand Tankerman 


Robert Barnes, Tankerman 

Pacific Terminal Services 

Gordon Overbaugh, Terminal Operator 2 


William Claunch, Deckhand 

William Hoffman, Tankerman 

James Horn, Captain 

Phillip Walcher, Chief Engineer 

Welcome to the team! 

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