Oil Patch Bits: Crowley’s Nalen named general manager in Valdez

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Crowley Maritime Corp. said Oct. 7 that it has named Charlie Nalen general manager of the company’s Valdez operations. In his new position Nalen will be responsible for the entirety of Crowley’s marine operations in Valdez including ship assist and escort services for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.’s ship escort and response vessel system. He will report to Bruce Harland, vice president of contract services, Alaska, and will relocate from Jacksonville, Fla., to Valdez.

“Charlie has helped to position Crowley as an industry leader in safety and environmental protection,” said Harland. “He has taken the corporation to new heights and has earned a tremendous amount of respect from both Crowley customers and industry officials. We are very much looking forward to him bringing that know-how and focus to the Valdez operation where safety is paramount.”