Oil Patch Bits: Crowley restructuring its Alaska operations

Crowley Maritime Corp. said Jan. 28 that it has restructured it petroleum distribution and contract services group, consolidating all Alaska operations under Craig Tornga, vice president. Tornga will remain in Anchorage, will continue reporting to Rocky Smith, senior vice president and general manager, will continue to manage Alaska’s petroleum distribution and fuel sales but will now also manage tanker assist and escort services in Valdez and Prince William Sound, Alaska, and energy support services on Alaska’s North Slope. “The realignment of our Alaska management team is in line with our statewide business strategies,” said Smith. “We are leveraging our management talents across all lines of business in Alaska in order to promote a one Crowley vision and presence in our Alaska markets.” For more information visit www.crowley.com.