Oil Patch Bits: Crowley Names Ketra Anderson new director of SSQE

Crowley Maritime Corp. said Jan. 5 that it has named Ketra Anderson director of safety, security, quality and environmental. She is domiciled in Crowley’s Seattle, Wash., office, and will report to Cole Cosgrove, vice president of SSQE. In her new role, Anderson will ensure that the services Crowley provides to its customers conform to established procedures and requirements. She will be primarily responsible for Crowley’s adherence to international and domestic quality standards while defining processes to prevent deficiencies and encourage continual improvement as they relate to four key elements: safety, security, quality and environment. Anderson will oversee Crowley’s quality management system that provides the framework for the business units affected by those certifications. The management system includes annual internal vessel, facility and office audits; third-party verification audits; document control; and monthly measurements of key metrics. “Ketra has continually demonstrated her ability to manage and improve Crowley’s quality process on-board our vessels as well as ashore,” Cosgrove said. “Her strategic view and approach to our quality system and document control processes make her well deserving of the promotion.”