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David Fanning Christening
February 5, 2009
The David Fanning was launched at U.S. Barge in Portland, Oregon in early December 2008. Since then,
she has been working in the Olympic Tug & Barge fleet for ConocoPhillips. On February 5th, we dedicated
some time away from her schedule for the official Christening and welcome to the fleet. Family of David
Fanning, customers and employees joined in on the festivities at World Headquarters.
Harley Marine Services decided to dedicate this
barge to the memory of David Fanning, a hero
and friend in the fight against cystic
fibrosis. David Fanning was diagnosed with
cystic fibrosis in 1973 at the young age of
4. He was a fighter and advocate against this
life-threatening disease that affects the lungs
and digestive systems of many children and
young adults in the United States. David
founded the David Fanning Memorial Golf
Tournament, an intense event which had him
playing 65 holes of golf in one day to raise
public awareness of the disease. In 1995, he
received a double lung transplant. Later, after
his body rejected the transplanted lungs, he lost his fight to cystic fibrosis. Harley Marine Services is honored
to name this barge after David. Together we will all continue to remember David's life and his accomplishments.
David Fanning will always remain in our hearts as a champion.
Colin Fanning, David’s son, was the sponsor of
the Christening and had the opportunity to
“christen “ the barge. Father John F. Foster of
the Jesuit Community at Seattle University
blessed the vessel for safety, longevity and
profitability while flying the Harley Marine flag
and throughout the life of the vessel. During
dinner, the microphone was passed throughout
the room so that each person could introduce
themselves and say a few words of their
connection to the barge David Fanning. This
has become a tradition at Harley Marine
Services and continues to be one of the best
parts of our Christenings.
DAVID FANNING
LOA: 241‘ 0‖ Beam: 64‘ 6‖ Depth: 23‘ 6‖ Draft: 17‘ 0‖ Capacity: 31,500 BBL.