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ing ships in frigid waters.

Foss anticipates other participation in the Arctic. “But most of our projects are covered by nondisclosure agree- ments so we’re not at liberty to talk about much of what we’re planning,” Lauer said. “Our customers release the details fi rst.”

Last July, Foss Marine Holdings merged its operations and resources under the name Foss Maritime Company.

According to its mission statement, Foss intends to meet customer needs and expand globally, while providing qual- ity work and pursuing safety with a world-class workforce nurtured by respect. The last part will be especially impor- tant in the unforgiving environment of the Arctic, where protecting the environment of the people who call it home is arguably Job ONE. With state-of-the-art equipment, years of deep cold weather operations experience and a seasoned workforce, that shouldn’t be a problem for Foss.

Temporarily quiet in the frozen North, even as the lower 48 energy situation overheats, Foss patiently is laying the groundwork for what they believe will come next. That’s because – and no pun intended – Foss is in for the long haul in Alaska. With their new response and services part- nership just getting underway, that’s reason enough for ev- eryone to be upbeat on the Arctic. www.marinelink.com

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