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21 years. Involved in 15,277 dockings and undockings, without a hitch. 6,000 tanker escorts. 300 inches of snow annually. Nobody said it would be easy.

Having to work in an area where the annual snow fall is 25 feet, where winds can exceed 70 knots, and tides ebb and flow in the 17-foot range is far from ideal for conducting sensitive maritime maneuvers. However, Crowley Marine Services, as always, managed not only to overcome the adverse conditions but excel. Our commitment to Alaska covers over four decades. ISO and ISM certified, CMS's record of ship assist, tanker escort and oil spill cleanup experience in Valdez is second to none. Crowley's fleet in Valdez consists of five tugs, one manned skimmer and two manned barges. In addition we manage ten barges and small skimmers.

Crowley's alliance with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company includes management of marine assets, docking and undocking of vessels, oil spill prevention and maintenance of response equipment. To further that end, two enhanced tractor tugs, 153 feet in length, with cycloidal propulation units, the most powerful ever built, will be deployed in 1999 in Valdez specifically for Alyeska. Crowley experience. It's what's making the difficult seem easy. CROWLEY

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