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The Company:

Sherwin-Williams is a global protective and marine coatings company that delivers smarter asset protection and unmatched service and specifi cation support to its customers from 4,000 locations worldwide. From alkyds to zincs, the company offers a complete line of time-tested, high performance coatings and systems to combat corro- sion, supported by the largest group of NACE-certifi ed coatings inspectors in the industry. With more than 140 years in business and a culture of product innovation,

Sherwin-Williams today is the single source of supply for coatings solutions made to your specifi cations and deliv- ered on time, every time.

The Case:

Sherwin-Williams is a premier supplier to the marine market, providing advancements in coatings aligned with customer needs, a proven track record, and commitment to service and logistical support. It has led the way in com- mercialization of single coat, rapid cure, edge-retentive systems – the cutting edge of coatings for the marine in- dustry. Sherwin-Williams’ integrated supply chain offers convenient access to and responsive service from a single source supplier that invests in your business. Offerings go beyond the cost of the bucket of paint, with highly qualifi ed, on-the-ground technical support to ensure that coatings are applied properly, inspected thoroughly, and customers get what they’re paying for with no headaches.

Sherwin-Williams’ mobile app, SeaGuard, provides stem to stern protective coating recommendations. It provides port engineers and fl eet managers with accurate and up-to- date coatings information at their fi ngertips.

The Company:

MOPS Marine License Insurance is underwritten by

Lancer Insurance Company, rated “Excellent” by the A.M.

Best Company, the global insurance industry’s leading in- dependent rating organization. Coverages include Unlim- ited License Defense Full or Partial Monthly Income Pro- tection, Civil Legal Defense, Civil Penalty Legal Defense,

Criminal Defense and Professional Liability Coverage.

The Case:

Since 1935, MOPS has provided USCG-licensed deck of- fi cers, engineering offi cers, state & federal pilots and tanker- men with the industry’s premier and most affordable license defense, income protection, professional liability and crimi- nal defense coverages. Coverage is also provided for mariner’s professional equipment and instruments. When trouble strikes a MOPS policyholder, one call puts the mariner in immediate contact with an experienced maritime attorney from the MOPS national network who will advise you what to say and what not to say – usually before the Coast Guard even arrives to investigate. Not surprisingly, MOPS has pro- vided peace of mind to thousands of maritime professionals, and is chosen by more mariners over all competitors com- bined. If you are involved in a shipping incident or casualty, call MOPS immediately, any time of day or night. You don’t even need your policy number – just a contact number, loca- tion and brief description of your situation.

You will immediately be in contact with the MOPS net- work attorney in your area.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PROTECTIVE HERWIN-WILLIAMS P TECTIVE & MARINE COATINGS& MARINE C TINGS 101 W. Prospect Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44115

Tel: (800) 524-5979

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://sherwin-williams.com/protective

Market Director, Global Marine: Steve Dickeyanager 370 West Park Avenue

Long Beach, New York 11561

Tel: (800) 782-8902

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mopsmarinelicenseinsurance.com

President & CEO (Lancer Insurance Company): David P. Delaney, Jr.

General Manager: Randy O’Neill

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