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Thomas Candito Trigg Frohnhoefer tion policy, visited the Towing Vessel

Center of Expertise, or TVNCOE.

During this visit, Thomas held two meetings with maritime stakeholders in the Paducah region. More than 60 representatives of the towing vessel in- dustry and maritime groups attended these meetings, providing Thomas with insights about towing vessel op- erations, the prevention of marine ca- sualties and waterways management issues. Thomas also toured the Army

Corp of Engineer’s Olmsted Lock &

Dam project to see its progress.

Steven Candito launches Foresea

After over 20 years leading NRC, Ste- ven Candito has launched ForeSea consulting group. Foresea’s team ap- proach provides a wealth of knowl- edge, experience, and leadership to as- sist vessel and barge owners/operators, facilities, exploration & production companies, insurers and environmen- tal service ? rms with their day to day business, regulatory compliance and emergency response needs. Foresea also works with Private Equity ? rms to identify acquisition targets, perform sale and purchase due diligence and as- sist with post-closing integration.

Sea Tow Chief Frohnhoefer

Named to AFRAS BoD

Joseph Frohnhoefer III, Sea Tow chief operating of? cer, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Associa- tion for Rescue At Sea, Inc. (AFRAS).

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