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48 MN November 2010 increasing value-added logistics and technical services solu- tions. Crowley will also take delivery of its first 330,000 barrel 750-series ATB and the Ocean Wave, a 10,880- horsepower tug that will further enhance the company’s ocean towing, salvage and offshore support capabilities.” “The Jones Act is the last real maritime policy our nation has and the recent attacks on the legislation threaten remaining American companies, mariners and shipyards,” said Tom Crowley. “We have continued investing in new U.S.-flag vessels that are designed, built and operated in the United States. The Crowley-owned vessels are state-of-the-art, with a focus on environmental stewardship, crew safety and comfort and serving customer requirements.

The industry as a whole has spent more than $5 billion, just in the past decade, renewing key segments of the domestic fleet. Changing the rules now, after this invest- ment has been made, would be completely unfair and unjust and would devastate the American shipbuilding industry. We are working hard to educate Congress and rally support from all those American companies that would be affected by such a legislative change.” MN

Tom Crowley Jr., Chairman of the board, President and Chief

Executive Officer, Crowley Maritime Corporation

Photos courtesy Crowley Maritime Corporation