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Last week, we were excited to host Lasse Petterson, CEO & President of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, at our company Lunch & Learn. As the newest addition to the Saltchuk Family of Companies, it was a great opportunity to hear firsthand about GLDD's history, operations, and vision for the future.

While peer companies report 20 loss-of-containment events per year, Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) reports 500-600. That's not a problem. That's the point. Meet Karen Hays, the founding ATC team member who helped build the safety culture behind one of the strongest spill-prevention records in U.S. shipping.

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Coast Guard Academy Pioneer Karen Hays Retires from ATC after 27 years Discover the inspiring story of ATC's Karen Hays, one of the first women in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, breaking barriers in 1976.

Disaster management workshops are part of Tropical Shipping's commitment to ensuring the resilience of the island communities it serves.

“Part of our company’s mission is to support the health and well-being of the Caribbean before, during, and after a natural disaster. When we say, ‘we’re committed to island life,’ we mean it, and providing these workshops is that commitment in action," said Tropical President Tim Martin.

Learn more about Tropical's commitment to bringing people together before the need arises: https://www.saltchuk.com/caribbean-islands-rely-on-strong-public-private-partnerships-for-disaster-recovery/

Honored to join the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation in Seattle this week alongside Saltchuk Marine, Foss, and TOTE Maritime to support those who serve and protect our communities.

The Foundation’s work, providing emergency relief, scholarships, and wellness resources to Coast Guard members and their families, ensures no one faces hardship alone.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? 🌟 Grow your career with us and discover opportunities that challenge, inspire, and empower you to succeed.

View careers from all of our companies: https://careers.saltchuk.com/

We're proud to support Junior Achievement of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL, an organization dedicated to preparing students for future success through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

By connecting volunteer mentors with classrooms, JA of North Florida inspires young minds and gives students the tools they need to build bright futures. The kind of impact that matters.

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Caribtrans
Deluxe Freight, LLC
First Coast Terminals
Puerto Rico Terminals
Seven Seas Insurance Company
TOTE Maritime
Tropical Shipping

From Mumbai to Alaska's fuel supply chain, Nishant Shah has always been drawn to how things work.

A mechanical engineer turned supply chain analyst, Nishant found his way to Delta Western Petroleum - Juneau through a UW Foster internship and hasn't looked back. Now he's building the systems that keep remote Alaskan communities fueled.

Read the full story here -> https://www.saltchuk.com/from-mumbai-to-the-pacific-northwest/

Carlo Rodriguez left the Marines not knowing what a hard drive was. Now he's leading one of Saltchuk Marine's biggest technology overhauls.

Eight years in the Corps, a decade of night school, and a career built on leading people as much as systems. His story is worth a read!

Full story at the link below 👇
https://www.saltchuk.com/how-one-marine-found-his-mission-in-maritime/

We are pleased to share that Great Lakes Dredge and Dock is now a member of the Saltchuk family of companies.

"We're proud to welcome Great Lakes Dredge & Dock to the Saltchuk family of companies," said Saltchuk Chairman Mark Tabbutt. "With GLDD, we have grown to nearly 10,000 team members united by a shared commitment: delivering safe, responsible, and reliable service to the communities we serve. We look forward to partnering with the GLDD team as we work together to grow the business and serve our nation for generations to come."

Read more here: https://www.saltchuk.com/saltchuk-welcomes-great-lakes-dredge-dock-to-our-family-of-companies/

Last chance!

Nominations for our Annual Safety Awards close tomorrow. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize someone who truly lives out our safety values here at Saltchuk.

Submit a nomination here: https://lnkd.in/g58B__aP