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Oil Patch Bits Crowley delivers new assist tug to Cook Inlet for Tesoro
Cook Inlet RCAC said March 26 that Tesoro Alaska took a “major step” to improve oil spill prevention in Cook Inlet when it ordered a new tractor tug from Crowley Maritime Corp. The new assist tug, which will be operated by Crowley, arrived in Homer on March 25, and is “the first permanent vessel of its kind,” CIRCAC said, noting that the M/V Vigilant will receive a few minor adjustments before it is permanently stationed in Nikiski. CIRCAC has long advocated for a full-time assist tug at Nikiski, but government regulations do not require it. “Tesoro should be applauded for their commitment to navigational safety by bringing this tug into Cook Inlet,” CIRCAC’s Executive Director Michael Munger said.
Mike Barcom joins Solstice Advertising Mike Barcom recently joined Solstice Advertising as creative director. Barcom brings 20 years of experience as an art director and creative director to Solstice, and has worked in Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado. He will be responsible for management of the creative department within Solstice, and will oversee all client projects. Barcom’s past experience includes work with clients in healthcare, financial services, food and packaged goods, Native corporations, insurance, tourism and recreation, among others.
ConocoPhillips partners with NEED In January ConocoPhillips announced a partnership with the National Energy Education Development Project to provide America’s teachers with training and resources on key energy topics. “ConocoPhillips believes that the science of energy is an important topic for our nation’s education system,” said Jim Mulva, ConocoPhillips’ chairman and chief executive officer. Mulva said it was “vital” to prepare today’s students for careers in math and science. Among other things, the company will sponsor 24 energy education workshops in communities across the United States in 2008. For more information, go to www.need.org.
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