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May 11 2009

CROWLEY IBU MEMBERS---- THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK!

OK, Here we go! One of the assignments that I received as a result of being a member of the new "Communication and Safety" Committee was to get to the bottom of what I personally view as currently the #1 most important issue we have here today in Valdez aboard the vessels.

Here it is - Making sure that IBU members are working together as a team with each other and our Admin. and MMP co-workers at ALL times with the goal of maintaining the best safety record in the entire maritime industry right here in Valdez aboard our Crowley vessels.

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Mar 27 2009

ADN Editorial

Our view: Keep those big tugs

No compromise on oil shipping in Prince William Sound

Published in the Anchorage Daily News Web Site: March 23rd, 2009 07:24 PM
Last Modified: March 24th, 2009 12:18 PM

They're called tractor tugs, and they live up to the name and more. They can slow a supertanker down, and then change its direction while it's still moving. Two of the five on duty in Prince William Sound, Nanuq and Tan'erliq, are even called Prince William Sound class tugs. All five were specifically designed for the Sound and drive on 10,000-plus horsepower provided by twin engines. Their propulsion systems make them as nimble as they are strong. Depending on conditions, they can move in any direction on full power.

These five tugs, together with double hull, double-engine ships and better tracking systems, make the Sound's tanker traffic the safest in the world.

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May 11 2007

Crowley Marine Services-Valdez Contract Negotiations Update

Negotiations Update
CROWLEY IBU Members: We have received the Company’s best and final. The Union was able to make gains to their offer. The Committee (12 of 15 voting members present) voted to recommend the passing of the contract. It will be put out to ratification by the membership next week. We will have the latest updates on the website by next Wednesday. The committee is meeting today to draft a letter to the membership and we will be sending ballots out by the end of the week. Please send us your crew list of who is onboard so we can verify the list the company gives us. This so we can send ballots to the vessels as well. Thank You
 
Advisory to Crowley Members
Jennifer from Anderson and Kelly has been contacting Crowley members telling them to go to the Company doctor for their physicals. That is NOT in our agreement. We advise you to go to your OWN DOCTOR until an agreement is signed that changes the policy. If you have any questions, call your Union officers. The new agreement still allows you to use your own Doctor.