September - Harley Marine Services, Inc.

Harley Marine ServicesSafe, Responsible, Reliable, EfficientSeptember 2013HARLEY MARINE WELCOMES TWO SISTER VESSELS TO THE CALIFORNIAMARKETNot only are the vessels sister class new builds, they are named after very special siblings, Harley and LelaFranco’s children – Ahbra and Robert Franco.The z-drive tractor tugs were built at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, WA with the most technicallyand environmentally advanced equipment available. Both tugs are 100 feet long, 40 feet wide, have 6,800horsepower and will provide 91 tons of bollard pull. The tugs feature CAT 3516 Tier III engines and coldironing/shore power capabilities. Making the AHBRA FRANCO and ROBERT FRANCO the greenest tugs inthe California ports.On August 12 th , the Southern California Harley Marine office christenedthe ROBERT FRANCO. The event was attended by over 250 employees,customers, vendors, government officials, port members and regulatoryofficers. General Manager, Doug Houghton along with Mark Coyneswith Jacobsen Pilot, Matt Nichols with Nichols Brothers and CEOHarley Franco all spoke at the event, detailing the tug’s immense powerand environmental impact on the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.On September 7 th , the Northern California Harley Marine officechristened the AHBRA FRANCO. The christening was a great successwith approximately 125 customers, employees, and other special guests.The event started at 1115 with a reception and the ceremony promptly started at 1200. The guest speakersincluded Captain Greg Stump, the Captain of the Port and Captain Peter McIsaac, the President of the SanFrancisco Bar Pilots. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary presented the Colors and Christa Durand sangthe National Anthem. Rev. Roger Bauer from the Chaplain at the International Maritime Center blessed thetug. After the ceremony guests enjoyed lunch, music and tours of the AHBRA FRANCO. In addition, we hada photo booth so all of our guests could have a photo to remember the special occasion.We are all so honored to have two vessels bear the name of our owners children. The AHBRA and ROBERTare welcome additions to our fleet and will serve our company and customers proudly.CEO and Chairman, Harley Franco states “the arrival of this new state-of-the-art tug boat symbolizes HarleyMarine Services dedication to the safety of our employees, protection of the environment, and to providing themost advanced, dependable, and committed service to all of our customers.”To watch videos of each christening, please click on the below screens.3