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Wiernicki Short Fireman agency during the year and the lessons contract by the Maritime Security

Foss Receives 2016 AMS Award learned from each. Access the report Center (MSC) – a U.S. Depart- American Maritime Safety (AMS) at: www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Acci- ment of Homeland Security (DHS) recognized Foss Maritime’s efforts in dentReports/Reports/SPC1601.pdf Center of Excellence, led by Stevens building and maintaining a strong

Institute of Technology – for a two- culture of safety by awarding the com-

ABS Chairman Delivers year research program focused on pany the AMS Award for the imple-

Keynote at Coast Guard de? ning the future of cybersecurity mentation and management of zero-

Foundation Awards Dinner for the maritime industry. Study par- tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Foss

ABS Chairman, President and CEO ticipants, which include DHS and was presented with the award at the

Christopher J. Wiernicki addressed the Department of Defense, will 2016 Annual Membership Meeting the Coast Guard Foundation at the focus on key areas that will help de- and Safety Awards Luncheon on Oc- 2016 Paci? c Area Awards Dinner on ? ne future research and guidance. tober 13. “For decades Foss has built 23 September. Wiernicki con? rmed “Cybersecurity is one of the most a strong reputation of being always a commitment on the part of ABS to pressing and evolving technical and ready,” said Foss CEO Paul Stevens continue working with the USCG to operational challenges impacting the in a recent video to employees about help the maritime industry develop maritime industry today,” said ABS the policy. He added, “In more recent cyber resilience and to move cyberse-

Chief Technology Of? cer Howard years we’ve added always safe. One way curity and cybersafety forward, calling Fireman, continuing, “Our goal with that we deliver on this commitment is it a “shared responsibility.” this research program is to leverage by upholding a drug and alcohol pol- the skills and expertise of leading icy that keeps employees and equip-

ABS to Direct DHS thinkers to build a framework the ment safe and ready for whenever we

Cybersecurity Project industry can follow to contend with report to work.” American Maritime

ABS has been awarded a research cyber challenges.” Safety (AMS) is a non-pro? t maritime

Aaron W. Hendry, husband, father and grandfather, as well as a noted Florida business leader, has died at the age of 80. Aaron passed away peacefully after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Aaron leaves behind his wife Barbara, six children, and three grandchildren. Aaron’s father, Captain F.M. Hendry, started the family business more than 90 years ago. Over time, the company grew dramatically as the dredging ? eet expanded and additional maritime services were performed to meet the demands of infrastructure. A fourth-generation Floridian, Aaron started his career at Hendry Corporation as a teenager in 1952 as a deckhand, working his way up through the ranks as a boatman, foreman, mate and leverman. Knowing education was essential to the success of the family business, Aaron earned a

Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech, an MBA from the University of Tampa, and also gradu-

Mourning the loss of ated from the Harvard Business School’s prestigious business owners program. As a result of Aaron’s

Aaron Hendry, dedication – and the dedication of his employees – he leaves behind businesses that are among the

Hendry Marine oldest and most recognizable in the Tampa Bay area: Hendry Marine Industries, a holding company

President & CEO for Hendry Corporation, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year; Gulf Marine Repair, a leading ship repair company in the Southeast; Universal Environmental Solutions, providing marine envi- ronmental services; and Port Hendry Terminals, a stevedoring and terminal operations company.

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