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Alabama State Port AuthorityP.O. Box 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633, USAP: 251.441.7200 • F: 251.441.7216 • asdd.com

James K. Lyons, Director, CEOLarry R. Downs, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO

FINANCIAL SERVICESLarry Downs, Secretary/Treasurer 251.441.7050Linda K. Paaymans, Vice President 251.441.7036COMPTROLLER Pete Dranka 251.441.7057INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Stan Hurston, Manager 251.441.7017HUMAN RESOURCES Danny Barnett, Manager 251.441.7004RISK MANAGEMENT Kevin Malpas, Manager 251.441.7118INTERNAL AUDITOR Avito DeAndrade 251.441.7210

MARKETINGJudith Adams, Vice President 251.441.7003Sheri Reid, Manager, Public Affairs 251.441.7001Pete O’Neal, Manager, Real Estate 251.441.7123Pat Scott, Manager, Fixed Assets 251.441.7113John Goff, Manager, Theodore Operations 251.443.7982

OPERATIONSH.S. “Smitty” Thorne, Executive Vice President/COO 251.441.7238Bradley N. Ojard, Vice President 251.441.8133Glenn Reibe, Training & Quality Control Manager 251.441.7156Ron Adler, Asst. General Manager, Operations 251.441.7316BULK OPERATIONS Raymond Dearmon, Manager 251.441.7676Melvin Barnett, Operations Superintendent 251.441.7675TERMINAL RAILWAY Mike Russell, General Manager 251.441.7301GENERAL CARGO/INTERMODALOPERATIONS John Mickler, Manager P: 251.441.7235 F: 251.441.7231CUSTOMER SERVICE Marx Nicholson, Manager 251.441.7047TRAFFIC/SALES Anna Ward, Manager 251.441.7516Chuck Camp, Logistics Manager 251.441.8179PORT POLICE CHIEF Jimmie Flanagan P: 251.441.7777

F: 251.441.7172TRUCK CONTROL Lester Davidson 251.441.7098

HARBOR MASTER Capt. Terry Gilbreath 251.441.7074

PLANNING & SECURITYHal Hudgins, Vice President 251.441.7237

ENGINEERING SERVICESJerald Kichler, P.E., Director 251.441.8975

ENVIRONMENTAL & PROGRAM MANAGEMENTBob Harris, Director 251.441.7085

TRADE & DEVELOPMENTMark I. Sheppard, Vice President 251.441.7201Todd Jones, Director Trade & Development 251.441.7144LATIN AMERICA SALES & TRADE DEVELOPMENTMaria Mendez, Director 251.441.7535

An Equal Opportunity EmployerALABAMA SEAPORT (ISSN 1524-8259) is published monthly by the marketing department, Alabama State Port Authority. The magazine is provided free of charge upon written request from customers and friends of the Alabama State Port Authority. Material contained herein, except when copyrighted, may be reproduced in whole or in part. A credit line “Reprinted from ALABAMA SEAPORT,” will be appreciated, and it is requested that a copy of the publica-tion, containing the material used, be sent to Editor, ALABAMA SEAPORT, Alabama State Port Authority, P.O. Box 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633 U.S.A.

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On The Cover:The USS FARRAGUT was commissioned in June 2006 and is the fifth ship to bear the name of Adm. David Glasgow Farragut.

ContentsAdm. Farragut Returns to Mobile for Mardi Gras ........................................4

Alabama State Legislature Profiles ................................................................6

The Man for the Job: Alabama Development Office DirectorSeth Hammett ..................................................................................................10

At the Helm: Seth Hammett ......................................................................... 12

Made in Alabama: Griffin Wheel Company to Reopenin December 2011 ........................................................................................... 14

Port Calls: Keep on Rockin’ Me, Baby—A Year of Alabama Music .........18

Currents ............................................................................................................ 24

Of Men & Ships: Commodore Truxtun, American Naval Hero .................27

DepartmentsArrivals/Sailings .............................................................................................. 32

Postcards from the Past ............................................................................... 35

Port of Mobile Directory ................................................................................ 36

Steamship Agencies & Lines ........................................................................ 38

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This Mardi Gras season, Adm. David Glasgow Farragut returned to Mobile Bay through the spirit of the USS FARRAGUT and its crew. The U.S. Navy ship, a guided missile destroyer, called on the Port of Mobile on March 4 as part of a 100-year tradition in conjunction with the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. The ship stayed at the Port until Fat Tuesday on March 8.

“Having a U.S. Navy ship visit Mobile for Mardi Gras has been a tradition since the 1890s,” said Peter Reihm, special assistant to the U.S. Navy Port Coordinator Capt. Hal Pierce. “It’s a fun tradition that we are all proud of. And because of the history the name Farragut holds with our Port in particular, we were very excited to hear that the USS FARRAGUT was coming this year.”

“Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” has long been engrained in the Port of Mobile history as the rallying cry of Adm. Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. Credited with one of the decisive naval victories of the Civil War, Farragut became a naval hero and was the first person in the U.S. Navy to be awarded the rank of admiral.

Because of the special history that Mobile has with Adm. Farragut, for this particular visit, a solemn and appropriate ceremony was held to honor those lost in the Battle of Mobile Bay. “Until Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Mobile Bay was the single greatest combat loss at sea in U.S. history,” explained Reihm. “Ninety-three sailors went down with the USS TECUMSEH after it struck a torpedo.”

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Adm. Farragut Returns to Mobile for Mardi Gras

A wreath for the 93 lost at sea was thrown over the point where the TECUMSEH went down by Civil War re-enactors dressed in Union uniforms. The ship sounded one long blast, and in response, Fort Gains and Fort Morgan fired salutes from their cannons. The U.S. Coast Guard also participated with a flyover.

The ship and its crew always receive a big welcome by the Port of Mobile. This ceremony included City of Mobile dignitaries, the Azalea Trail Maids, USS ALABAMA Crewmates, the Navy League of Mobile, the Mobile Jaycees and Davidson High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). In addition, throughout their stay, the officers and crew are integrated into many Mardi Gras festivities from balls and parties to parades.

“Both the people of Mobile and the U.S. Navy treasure and cherish this more than a century-old relationship because it keeps them connected,” said Reihm. “The citizens under-stand what our men and women in service are doing on the front lines, and the sailors go into the community and get to know the people they protect.”

The USS FARRAGUT was commissioned in June 2006 and is the fifth ship to bear the name of Adm. Farragut. It is fitted with the latest technology to fulfill any offensive or defensive tasking. The ship is captained by Cmdr. William Daly, who took command of the approximately 509-foot long vessel in April 2010.

Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama

ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITYTim Parker Jr., Chair, Tuscaloosa Term expires July 31, 2013David J. Cooper, Vice Chair, Mobile Term expires July 31, 2013William B. Bru, 2nd Vice Chair, Mobile Term expires August 2, 2014H.L. “Sonny” Callahan, Mobile Term expires August 2, 2014Richard Weavil, Mobile Term expires July 31, 2015Mike Fields, TuscaloosaTerm expires August 2, 2014Joseph McCarty, BirminghamTerm expires July 31, 2015Algernon Stanley, HuntsvilleTerm expires July 31, 2015The Honorable Sam Jones, Mayor, City of Mobile (Ex-Officio)Term expires July 31, 2011

ALABAMA SEAPORT EDITORIAL STAFFJudith Adams, Editor-in-ChiefMaureen Smith, Managing EditorScott Rye, Contributing EditorSheri Reid, Editor-at-Large

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORSBlake HerndonNiki LimKaren PresleyAbby RowellGreta SharpMaureen SmithScott Thornburg

PHOTOGRAPHYStacey GreenMarshall GogginsSheri Reid

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Cmdr. William Daly, captain of the USS FARRAGUT, and his crew are greeted by Mobile’s Azalea Trail Maids.

As part of a nearly 100-year-old tradition, the USS FARRAGUT, an approximately 509-foot long guided missile destroyer, arrived at the Port of Mobile on March 4, as part of the city’s Mardi Gras festivities.

USS FARRAGUT and its crew were welcomed with a ceremony, which included City of Mobile dignitaries, the Azalea Trail Maids, USS ALABAMA Crewmates, the Navy League of Mobile, the Mobile Jaycees and Davidson High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC).

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Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey (R)President and Presiding Officer, Alabama State SenateWhat particular agenda items are a priority this year?The legislature must pass our general fund and education budgets in a timely manner.To give priority to those items in the “Handshake with Alabama:” create jobs and economic opportunities; control wasteful spending; end corruption in Mont-gomery; combat illegal immigration; and block the Washington, D.C., power grab. High priority will be given to legislation to support these key agenda items.

We have already begun to accomplish these priority agenda items. For example, during the special session in December of 2010, the legislature passed sweep-ing measures to toughen our ethics laws and put an end to corruption in the Alabama State Legislature. In addition, on March 10, 2011, The Rolling Reserve Act was passed to help reduce future budget concerns.

The legislature is conducting business in an orderly fashion while focusing on key priorities during this session with the goal of adjourning early. The legislature is committed to addressing budget issues in a timely manner, which will make certain we live within our means while maintaining essential services. There’s a good chance we will adjourn early this session, which would result in additional savings for the State of Alabama and set the tone for future sessions.

What are your specific budget concerns?High priority must be given to essential services provided by the state, while focusing on measures that support job creation and maintain sustainable eco-nomic development. During these times we must remember a basic public policy principle: “Only in times of dire financial straits is systemic change possible.” After depending on federal funds to prop up the budget over the last 18 months, we must evaluate our priorities and provide leadership on where best to invest our limited resources.

Recently, the Legislature passed The Rolling Reserve Act that was signed into law by Gov. Bentley to reform its budget process to ensure a more stable stream of school funding year to year, even during difficult economic times. I believe Rep. Greg Canfield’s Rolling Reserve Act will have a significant impact to help end proration forever. Actions such as this by the legislature will help alleviate inconsistency in the current budget process and reduce future budget concerns.

How is the Port of Mobile contributing to Alabama’s economic recovery? The Port of Mobile is the gateway to Alabama. It has a tremendous impact on the manufacturing industry in Alabama, as well as other growing markets, through importing and exporting our goods and services around the world. To date, the Alabama State Port Authority has provided 66,617 direct and indirect jobs and has had an overall economic impact of $7.92 billion+. The Port of Mobile alone has an estimated statewide impact of $8 billion annually. It is of utmost importance that the Port of Mobile is kept in a position to help Alabama compete in the 21st century global economy. While focusing on priority spending in our budget, government officials need to make sure that those operations which have a positive impact on job creation and economic development are supported and maintained.

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Contact Information: Suite 725, 11 S. Union St.,Montgomery, AL 36130Tel: (334) 242-7900E-mail: [email protected]: ltgov.alabama.gov

Senator Del Marsh (R)President Pro Tempore, Alabama State SenateWhat particular agenda items are a priority this year?The current fiscal year, 2011, has been thrust into proration due to the economic decline nationwide. Currently, the Alabama Legislature is working to construct our FY 2012 budget, and given that the economic outlook has not vastly improved, many cuts will be necessary.

What are your specific budget concerns?While the budgets will attract a lot of attention, the Republican leadership is also focused on job creation. We must not lose our focus on incentivizing businesses to come to Alabama and create jobs, and we must not forget existing small businesses in the process. Those existing small businesses are the backbone of our state, so finding creative ways to help them grow is a priority.

How is the Port of Mobile contributing to Alabama’s economic recovery? The Port of Mobile is a great tool that Alabama has to offer, and we believe it is an integral part of economic development for our state. We commend the Port Authority for their efforts to expand, create jobs and offer a world-class seaport that benefits all of Alabama.

Committees:Confirmations, Finance and Taxation, Education, Judiciary, Tourism and Marketing

Contact Information: State House, Room 722, 11 S. Union St.,Montgomery, AL 36130Tel: (334) 242-7877

D. Patrick Harris (R)Secretary of the Senate, Alabama State SenateWhat particular agenda items are a priority this year?The overwhelming consensus among legislators appears to be that the creation of jobs and economic stimulus legislation constitute the highest priority this year. Both the education and general fund budgets face severe shortfalls in revenue. This, coupled with the fact that shortfalls have occurred in the past two to three years, has resulted in proration.

What are your specific budget concerns?Budget concerns are tied directly, this year, to agenda items.

How is the Port of Mobile contributing to Alabama’s economic recovery? The Port of Mobile has long been not only a revenue-producer for the state, but also one of the most valuable tools Alabama has in industry recruitment. A targeted economic development program, aimed at those industries which would rely on shipment of raw materials and/or finished goods through the Port of Mobile, would result in the Port becoming an even greater contributor to our overall economy.

Contact Information: State House, Room 707, 11 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130Tel: (334) 242-7803

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Contact Information: Room 519-A, 11 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130Tel: (334) 242-7668

Representative Mike Hubbard (R)Speaker of the House, Alabama House of RepresentativesWhat particular agenda items are a priority this year?The House Leadership is committed to delivering on the promises we made during the 2010 campaign. Our now famous “Handshake with Alabama” included proposals to:• Allow small businesses and their employees to deduct 200 percent of their

healthcare costs from state taxes (HB61)• Keep Alabama a “Right-to-Work” state (HB64)• Block the implementation of any “Cap and Tax” policy pushed by liberals in

Washington, D.C. (HB56)• Get control of wasteful spending and ensure proration-proof budgets by

enacting “rolling reserve” budget reform (HB57)• Combat illegal immigration by empowering local law enforcement, and require

proof of legal residency for government services (HB56)• Require all elected officials and their spouses to disclose contracts (HB58)

There is legislative momentum behind these proposals. One, the Responsible Budgeting and Spending Act, has already been signed into law. Alabamians are accustomed to politicians saying one thing on the campaign trail and then doing another in Montgomery. Last November, voters delivered a mandate for change. Today, we are delivering on our promises to enact conservative, good-government reforms. I commend my fellow members for staying true to our commitments and coming through for Alabama taxpayers.

What are your specific budget concerns?It’s clear that this legislature has some difficult choices to make. They really are no different than the choices so many families across this state and throughout the nation have been forced to make during this challenging economic time. We simply cannot spend more than we take in. Though spending cuts will be painful, the house leadership is prepared to make the reductions necessary to avoid running a deficit. We will not shy away from making these tough choices because that’s what we were sent to Montgomery to do. We must set priorities and ensure that taxpayers’ money is being spent wisely on programs that work. This challenging budget situation also presents us with an opportunity to fundamentally change the way we manage and fund state government. We can be a leaner, more efficient government while still being productive and responsive. It’s time to form a strategic spending plan that will help us craft proration-resistant budgets moving forward. How is the Port of Mobile contributing Alabama’s economic recovery?Alabama has many advantages that make us attractive to companies considering investment, such as affordable power and low taxes. But another advantage we cannot take for granted is our major, modern deep-water seaport with the infrastructure and capacity to compete with any other port in the country. Our strategic investments we have made in Alabama’s Port have paid off. Our Port allows Alabama businesses to be competitive in the global marketplace. That competitive advantage will be increasingly important moving forward as we work to improve Alabama’s economy.

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Representative Victor Gaston (R)Speaker Pro Tempore, Alabama House of RepresentativesWhat particular agenda items are a priority this year?In the regular session, we’re working on the “Handshake with Alabama.” It is good for the state of Alabama and Alabama’s citizens. For example, the budget reserve act is now law. This new law is designed to eliminate proration in coming years. This legislature, under the new leadership of Speaker Hubbard and President Pro Tempore Marsh, is working aggressively to address the needs of the people now and in future years.

What are your specific budget concerns?Budgets are a grave concern in just about every state in the union and every governmental entity. We have a significant reduction in the funds available to the budgets. In the General Fund Budget, I’m concerned about essential services being funded. Some items may be seen as non-essential, but are important to the quality of life in our state. One priority of the General Fund Budget is to fund Medicaid. Up to one million people in our state receive healthcare through Medicaid. We must do the best we can in serving the people of this state with their tax dollars.

How is the Port of Mobile contributing Alabama’s economic recovery?The Port of Mobile is an extremely important entity in our state, not just to Mobile County and Baldwin County. It provides the ability for those in Alabama who manufacture or grow goods to ships those goods out of the country. The work there is outstanding; Jimmy Lyons and the people at the state docks are an important part of the state’s economy. The Port is on the front line of creating and growing jobs. The Port of Mobile makes a critical contribution to our state.

Committees:Rules, Ways and Means General Fund, Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure (Vice Chair), and Mobile County Legislative Committees. He also serves on the United States Energy Council and is the Chairman of the Permanent Oil and Gas Study Committee and the Legislative Council

Contact Information: Room 516, 11 S. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130Tel: (334) 242-7664

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In the wake of his inauguration in November, there is no question that Gov. Bentley has set his sights on job creation for the state of Alabama. In his closing remarks on the State Capitol steps Gov. Bentley stated, “We’re going to put Ala-bama back to work. And I truly believe Alabama’s best days are ahead.”

According to Gov. Bentley, Seth Hammett is the man for the job. Speaker emeritus of the Alabama House of Representatives and the past chairman of the 16-state Southern Legislative Conference and past president of the National Speakers Conference, Hammett was appointed by the governor of Alabama as Director of the Alabama Development Office (ADO).

“We are very fortunate that Seth Hammett has agreed to become director of the Alabama Development Office,” said Gov. Bentley. “I have worked with Seth Hammett for the last

eight years in the Legislature and I believe he has more ex-perience in economic development and knows more about it than just about anybody in Alabama.”

Alabama State Port Authority Director and CEO Jimmy Lyons was thrilled with Gov. Bentley’s selection of Seth Hammett to lead the ADO. “Seth has been a leader on Port modernization and economic development in Alabama for years. He understands the state’s competition, and what steps are vitally needed in technology and infrastructure to ensure Alabama remains competitive,” said Lyons.

“The ADO is the only public agency at the state level with job creation as its sole focus,” said Hammett. “The ultimate goal is to get the state’s unemployment to 5.2 percent. In December, we were back to 8.9 percent, so we have some work to do. We’re going to focus like a laser on creating jobs.”


The Alabama Development Office’s sole mission is to create jobs in Alabama. The agency targets various industries for recruitment, such as automotive, aerospace, steel and biotech to name a few.

The Man for the Job: Alabama Development Office Director Seth Hammett

While unemployment in the state of Alabama was up to 8.9 percent in the summer, the state has had the lowest unemployment in the Southeast for many months, according to Hammett.

“The important thing to note is 75 percent of job creation comes from our existing business base,” continued Hammett. As part of that strategy, the ADO and Hammett have identified three components to ensure Alabama’s existing business base is not ignored:

1. Recruitment (community development)2. Retention/Expansion of existing business3. Renewal in workforce training

“Having sites and community development plans in place is important, so when businesses are looking for a place to grow, we have a product ready to sell,” stated Hammett.

Hammett attributes a number of economic development successes—most notably the recent grand opening of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA in December, in part to the state’s infrastructure. “When you put together the highway, rail and water system, including the Alabama State Port Authority’s facilities, “I think we have a transportation network that is second to none,” he said. “There’s a very direct link with our transportation system and the economic growth that we’ve enjoyed for several years.”

However, Hammett is also evaluating and anticipating challenges for the future. “It is projected that the state general fund, where ADO receives its financial support, is going to be short, so we are anticipating a budget cut of approximately 10 percent,” he said.

Hammett and his team continue to look at these budget shortfalls as just that–challenges. “We just have to figure out how to be more effective and more efficient with less funds,” he stated. “We will call upon our business relationships such as local chambers of commerce and the North Alabama Industrial Development Association as well as prominent companies like Alabama Power. All of these organizations can play a role in what ADO does for the state.”

As part of ADO’s focus on renewal in workforce training, the agency will also continue to tap the other development office resources within the state, such as the Alabama Technology Network (ATN), Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development.

Hammett specifically cites adult education as an improve-ment area. “We have more than 500,000 people in the state without a high school diploma,” he said. “Many companies

do not know that if they offer adult basic education training to their employees, they get a tax credit.”

While news about the economy has recently been on the upswing, Hammett knows there is still much to accomplish. “This has been a jobless recovery,” explained Hammett. “Even though businesses have become profitable again and Wall Street is getting better, businesses have not begun to hire yet.”

Most important to Hammett is preparation. “People overlook the importance of preparation,” he stated. “I think people lose sight of the fact that economic successes like Thyssen-Krupp only happen because of years of planning.”

No stranger to the work that lies ahead, Seth Hammett has worked behind the scenes in some of the state’s biggest economic development efforts for many decades, bringing numerous jobs to citizens of Alabama. “Getting Alabama back to full employment is a goal of mine and the governor,” said Hammett. “Basically, I wake up every day to find out how we can do this job better.”

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Currently, there are more than 90 biotechnology-related companies either doing business or headquartered in Alabama.

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Alabama Development Office (ADO)Most commonly known as “the” state agency for economic development, the Alabama Development Office (ADO) has one mission—simply to create jobs in Alabama.

Established by the Alabama Legislature in 1969, ADO coordinates economic development resources leading to quality job creation throughout the state. ADO professionals work through a combination of efforts identify-ing prospects to grow and broaden Alabama’s industry base.

Name/age: Seth Hammett, 64 Title: Director Company: Alabama Development Office Address: 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 670, Montgomery, Alabama 36130 Web: ado.alabama.gov No. of employees: 23

Alabama Seaport Magazine “At the Helm”


Education: B.S, business administration, Auburn University; M.B.A., Auburn University

Most recently read book: Decision Points by George W. Bush

Favorite music/musical artist: Classic country. If I had to pick one artist, it would probably be Mickey Gilley.

What experiences in your past best prepared you for the job you have today?Throughout my career, I have been directly involved in economic development projects.

What single thing makes your organization stand out?Focus. Everyone at ADO is focused on bringing more jobs to Alabama either directly or through support activities.

Tell us a little about what’s in store for your organization in 2011?We are preparing ADO to operate effectively with substantially less money in our operating budget.

How did you wind up in your current position?Let’s just say that Governor Robert Bentley is both persuasive and persistent.

What word best describes your leadership style?If I could be allowed an extra word, I would say focus and collaboration.

Goal yet to be achieved? I never want to be without a goal yet to be achieved.

Professional pet peeve? Many people would say that I am organized to a fault.

What do you do to relieve stress?I jog every weekday morning, play golf when I can, and visit our two grandchildren.

Favorite hobbies? Golf and a good book.

Pets? Our dog, Max, is my buddy.

What is your dream vacation? Traveling in the Alps

If you had a $1 million windfall, you would: I would invest most of it. I believe in putting money to work.

It is 11 on Saturday morning. Where are you?Visiting my mother, Mozelle Hammett, at her home near Andalusia.

What do you love the most about living in your community?Andalusia is a true community and you can literally feel it.

What line of work would you pursue if you couldn’t work in your present one? Banking

CEO of another company who you admire? Wallace Malone, former CEO of SouthTrust Bank

What is there about you that people would be surprised to learn? I am a licensed commercial pilot.

They’re making a movie of your life. Is it a drama or comedy and who plays you?I believe a movie of my life would likely be more of a drama. Clint Eastwood, if he could be made to consider it.


“Ironworking certainly isn’t new to the Bessemer area. The industry made its first appearance in the 1880s,” explained Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Jim Bennett. “If you include the Tannehill Furnaces, the industry has been in the area since 1830.”

Bessemer was founded with the iron and steel industry in mind. Henry Fairfield DeBardeleben, an iron and steel guru, founded the town in 1886. DeBardeleben named the town “Bessemer” after Sir Henry Bessemer, who invented the open-hearth method of producing steel. DeBardeleben’s choice of name was an advertisement to the world. Five iron plants were established by 1890.

In 1965, Griffin Wheel Company (Griffin) saw the same potential in Bessemer as DeBardeleben did. According to Bennett, the company manufactured railroad wheels for Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company, another

Bessemer factory. An economic decline forced Griffin to shut its doors in 2001.

Griffin’s holding company, Amsted Rail, announced last winter that it is investing $45 million in renovations of the closed plant. After being offline for a decade, renovations are required to upgrade the technology needed to produce the latest and highest-quality railroad wheels. Reopening the plant will help Griffin strengthen their position as a leader in railroad wheel quality, design and service.

The announcement came after Griffin’s parent company be-gan to prepare for an upturn in demand for railway services. “The market for railroad wheels in North America has always been cyclical, but we are committed to being prepared for the anticipated upturn in demand stemming from projected in-creases in new freight car builds and rail traffic volumes over the next few years,” Amsted Rail President John Wories said.

MADE IN ALABAMA:

Griffin Wheel Company to Reopen in December 2011

Established in 1830, Tannehill Furnaces provided 22 tons of iron daily to the Confederate Army. The company also contributed to the rise of the iron and steel industry in Birmingham by experimenting with red iron ore and hot blast stoves, which led to government-financed ironworks in the area. Photo courtesy of Marshall Goggins.


Officials speculate that the plant’s reopening will employ up to 160 area workers, and the annual payroll may top $6 million. Commissioner Sandra Little Brown, chairwoman of the economic development committee in Jefferson County, said, “This will have a great impact on the local economy. Bringing the business back will be like a homecoming to the community.”

“Griffin Wheel Company expects to be open for business in December 2011, and they are already accepting appli-

cations for certain positions during the refurbishing,” said Commissioner Brown.

With the slump in the job market, the announcement of new jobs is very stimulating for citizens as well as local politicians. “I will be really pleased to see these jobs come to the county, and what makes it even better is they will be in my district,” continued Commissioner Brown. “We feel good about it. It’s a great project.”

The CSS ALABAMA display in the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum features artifacts recovered from the sunken CSS ALABAMA. The Confederate cannonballs on display could have easily been made from iron produced in the Bessemer area. Photo courtesy of Marshall Goggins.


“It’s exciting for west Jefferson County that industry is re-turning to Bessemer. Bessemer has a long history of iron production and a wealth of resources and factory workers,” Commissioner Bennett explained.

The plant’s revival could not have come at a better time. The economic downturn has caused the area’s unemployment rates to skyrocket. According to Commissioner Ben-nett, the unemployment rates in Bessemer and west Jefferson County are approximately 11 percent.

According to Amsted Rail Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing William O’Donnell, Griffin plans to remain in busi-ness well after the economic recovery. “This commitment towards increasing our capacity would ensure that Amsted Rail is prepared to support our long term strategic customers as business volumes return,” ex-plained O’Donnell.

Train car wheels manufactured in 1981 by Griffin Wheel Company in Bessemer, Ala. Griffin was a major supplier of the Pullman Standard Car Company plant, also in Bessemer. Photo courtesy of Stacey Green, Alabama Iron and Steel Museum.

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The Alabama Tourism Department has given us all one more reason to get off the couch and enjoy the vibrant culture in our state. 2011 is officially the “Year of Alabama Music.”

According to marketing director of the Alabama Tourism De-partment, Grey Brennan, the goal of the campaign is to have local music play a role in the $9 billion tourism industry. The campaign sponsored the creation of an Alabama-shaped guitar called the “Alabama Jammer,” which will be played by musicians throughout the year. Alabama natives Eric Essex and Little Jimmy Reed played the “Alabama Jammer” at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame during the Jan. 20 kickoff.

If you don’t believe Alabama is home to some amazing mu-sicians, take a trip to one of the sites listed in “100 Places

to Hear Live Music in Alabama,” sponsored by the Alabama Tourism Department. Great places like The Blind Mule Res-taurant and Bar in downtown Mobile, Zydeco in Birmingham and the Rock Bottom American Pub in Montgomery are scattered throughout the state.

Or if concert halls and juke joints aren’t your scene, check out some of Alabama’s fantastic music festivals. The Hangout Music Festival is the newest event to shake, rattle and roll on the sugar-white sand in Gulf Shores, Ala. Last year, perform-ers included John Legend, the Zac Brown Band, The Black Crowes and many other big names. This year’s festival is set for May 20–22, and as its website puts it: “2011 aims to be bigger and better with another stellar lineup.” Get your tick-ets now at www.hangoutmusicfest.com before they sell out.

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Keep on Rockin’ Me, BabyA Year of Alabama Music

Birmingham, Ala.—The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame pays tribute to great jazz artists with ties to the state. Two of Alabama’s music festivals are ranked on the Alabama Tourism Department’s “Top 10 Events for 2011.” The W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence, Ala. and BayFest in Mobile, Ala., sealed the seventh and eighth spots, respectively, on the list. The Handy Festival is a week-long celebration in July honoring the musical heritage of Northwest Alabama and the legacy of W.C. Handy. BayFest packs 225,000 rock ’n’ rollers in the streets of downtown Mobile every October to watch some 125 live musical acts. “These 10 events celebrate milestones in tourism in Alabama…These events showcase our state’s rich music and heritage,” said Lee Sentell, director of Alabama Tourism.

But the state has more than just hip venues and rocking festivals. Alabama is home to deep-laid musical roots. Remember Vern Gosdin, the Commodores and Jimmy Buffett? They are all Ala-bama musicians, but they are not Alabama’s only claims to fame.

One of the world’s most famous blues musicians is W.C. Handy. He is considered by many—including himself—to be the “Father of the Blues.” Handy was born on Nov. 16, 1873, in Florence, Ala. He jumpstarted his career when he wrote a tune for a mayoral election, “Memphis Blues.” The song was Handy’s first hit, and it was the first commercially pub-lished blues song. Handy wrote other hits including “St. Lou-is Blues,” “Beale Street Blues” and “Yellow Dog Blues.” In 1941, Handy published an autobiography titled Father of the Blues in which he describes his passion for creating music: “With a guitar I would be able to express the things I felt in sounds.” Handy’s work has influenced generations of blues singers since.

It is probably a safe bet to say no wedding is complete with-out Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E.” Cole was born on March 17, 1919, in Montgomery, Ala., and is known the world over for


The Alabama Music Hall of Fame works to preserve and promote Alabama’s rich musical legacy.


Montgomery, Ala.—Hank Williams’ 1952 Cadillac on display in the Hank Williams Museum. Photo courtesy of Beth Petty.

San Jose, Cal.—Hank Williams performing in November 1952. Photo courtesy of Beth Petty.


his romantic baritone ballads. His most popular are “Unfor-gettable,” “Mona Lisa” and “The Christmas Song.” Cole’s re-markable talent sold more than 50 million records during his lifetime. In addition to receiving national accolades, Nat King Cole was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame; he was also inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Cole received a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990.

Last, but certainly not least, is perhaps one of Alabama’s most well-known artists. Hank Williams’ music has had a powerful influence on modern country music singers and songwriters. His influence has created a lasting legacy that generations of music lovers have come to appreciate. As a result, Hank Williams received a posthumous special citation Pulitzer in 2010 because his music “expressed universal feelings with poignant simplicity.” Some of the “universal feelings” are ex-pressed in “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive.”

Hank Williams’ life and work continue to bring tourists to his boyhood home (now a museum) in Georgiana, Ala. “The attraction brings over 4,000 tourists to Georgiana every year,” said Anne Browder, with Georgiana City Hall. Hank Williams spent time as a child in this home. Photo courtesy of

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A crowd enjoys live music at BayFest. Photo by Keith Necaise, courtesy of Bayfest.com.

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That number does not include the 3,000–4,000 people who come for the annual festival in May. Browder says that the museum and festival “bring people to Georgiana who wouldn’t normally come.”

People also flock to the Hank Williams Museum in Mont-gomery, Ala., which displays Williams’ 1952 Cadillac and other personal items. “While Hank Williams was not born in Montgomery,” Beth Petty, manager of the museum, says, “the museum was established in Montgomery because Hank called Montgomery home.” Petty reports that the museum has had tourists from all over the United States and from 52 countries, including Germany, Japan and Canada.

It is for this very reason that the Alabama Tourism Depart-ment has dubbed 2011 as the “Year of Alabama Music”—to spike tourism. Brennan said in an article in The Birmingham News, “The Year of Alabama Music campaign will highlight hundreds of venues like Rogue Tavern, museums like the Ala-bama Jazz Hall of Fame and music festivals statewide.”

“This campaign will increase tourism to Alabama by show-casing our variety of music, musical events and destina-tions,” said Sentell.

Now, put on your dancing shoes or grab your lawn chair, and enjoy a “Year of Alabama Music.” For more information concerning events, festivals and Alabama musicians, visit the Year of Alabama Music’s website at yearofalabamamusic.com.

The campaign was created to promote Alabama’s musical heritage and local artists.

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Spanish VisitorsThe Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) hosted visitors from the Alabama Development Office (ADO) and the Embassy of Spain on Jan. 28, 2011.

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Norfolk Southern Visitors Representatives from Norfolk Southern (NS) were treated to a tour of the Port on Dec. 9, 2010. Pictured from left to right, front row: Chuck Camp, Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA); Krista McAninley, NS; Shari Hulin, NS; Jason Reiner, NS; John Scheib, NS; Michael Hostutler, NS; Marx Nicholson, ASPA. Back row: Jake Bilthuis, NS; David Gooden, NS; Logan Moore, NS; Dominik Browne, NS; Shane Thomason, NS; Shawn Tureman, NS; Sean Woody, NS.


Although his name isn’t as readily known as that of Stephen Decatur or David Porter, Thomas Truxtun ranks as one of the giants of the infant United States Navy. In just eight short years of commissioned service, Truxtun proved his mettle as a fighting captain, a tactician and an expert in navigation, but he had made a name for himself as a daring leader long be-fore he affiliated with the Navy. His legacy lives on long after his active service.

Thomas Truxtun was born on Long Island, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1755, and first went to sea at the age of 12 as an apprentice in the British packet PITT. He was pressed into service in His Majesty’s Frigate PRUDENT but through the aid of friends was able to be discharged from the ship. He subsequently declined a warrant as a midshipman in the Royal Navy, choosing instead to serve in the more profitable merchant marine.

By the age of 20, Truxtun had command of his first ship, the merchantman CHARMING POLLY, sailing out of Philadelphia. Toward the end of 1775, the POLLY was intercepted and seized off St. Kitt’s by the British frigate ARGO, and the merchant vessel was condemned under the Restraining Act.

Truxtun returned to Philadelphia and signed on as a lieutenant in the privateer ship CONGRESS, one of the first American vessels to receive a letter of marque and reprisal. The newly authorized Continental Navy was experiencing difficulty recruiting officers and men for naval service as privateers offered the lure of prize money and higher wages, and experienced sailors flocked to the burgeoning fleet of privateers. The CONGRESS took a number of prizes off Havana in 1776, and Lt. Truxtun was given command of one of these captured ships and took it into New Bedford for adjudication before an Admiralty Court.

The next year, Truxtun assisted in the fitting out of the priva-teer brig INDEPENDENCE and took command of her when she came off the ways. The INDEPENDENCE, 12 guns, took three large ships as well as a number of smaller prizes, cap-tured off the Azores. One of the larger prizes captured during this cruise was a British merchantman armed with 16 guns and carrying a cargo of sugar. Other prizes included a brig and a sloop, both laden with cargoes of rum and other goods.

Upon completion of the INDEPENDENCE’s cruise, Captain Truxtun fitted out the privateer MARS, 20 guns, this time taking his depredations to the enemy’s doorstep. While cruising in the English Channel, Truxtun captured a large number of prizes, sending them into Quiberon Bay, France, for condemnation in Admiralty Courts.

By 1781, Truxtun was captain of the 20-gun privateer ST. JAMES. He carried a complement of 100 men, including his third officer, William Jones, who would later serve as a U.S. Representative and go on to become U.S. Secretary of the Navy in January 1813. Truxtun was entrusted by the Continental Congress with the task of transporting Thomas Barclay, the first U.S. Consul to France. Sailing Oct. 5, 1781, Barclay was accompanied by his wife, Mary, and their three young children. The British had excellent intelligence of the diplomat’s movements, and the Royal Navy dispatched the 32-gun hired sloop of war GOODRICH from New York to intercept the ST. JAMES. The enemy sloop fell in with the ST. JAMES almost as soon as the latter cleared the land and closed for action. Truxtun’s gun crews matched those of the British privateer volley for volley, inflicting enough damage to

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Commodore Truxtun, American Naval Hero

Thomas Truxtun became an early American naval hero, fighting in the War of Independence and the Quasi-War with France, leaving an indelible impression on the young officers and sailors who served under him.


the enemy vessel that the latter was forced to haul off. The passage to France proved to be stormy, but Capt. Truxtun managed to deliver Barclay and his family without further in-cident and carry a profitable cargo on the return passage.

Truxtun next assumed command of the 14-gun privateer COMMERCE, manned by a crew of 50. The COMMERCE transported military goods and war matériel to Philadelphia for delivery to the Continental Army, but the ship also saw her share of action. In December 1782, the COMMERCE encountered a British brig of 16 guns and a complement of 75 men sailing in company of a 14-gun schooner carry-ing a crew of 80. Despite the overwhelming odds against him, Capt. Truxtun immediately cleared for action, making a clean sweep of the decks and running out the guns. The COMMERCE closed for action with the nearest vessel and had been engaged in “sharp action” for 20 minutes when a British frigate hove into view. No matter how courageous an officer, there was no point in continuing the action in the face of certain defeat. Truxtun broke off the attack and made all sail to effect his escape. Nevertheless, at the end of the en-gagement, the COMMERCE had suffered casualties of one man killed and two wounded, while the British had suffered losses of 14 killed and 24 wounded.

Following the end of the war, Truxtun returned to the mer-chant marine and purchased the merchant vessel LONDON PACKET, later renaming it CANTON for one of his two trade voyages to China and back. In 1785, Capt. Truxtun accepted the assignment of transporting America’s first Ambassador to France, Benjamin Franklin, from France back to the United States. Truxtun remained in the commercial shipping busi-ness for several years until the exigencies of war brought him back to armed conflict.

With the Quasi-War with France in the offing, Thomas Trux-tun accepted a commission as a captain in the fledgling U.S. Navy, becoming only the sixth commissioned officer in the new service. With its Naval Act of 1794, Congress had authorized the construction of six frigates. Three were soon put on hold, with construction continuing on three. The CONSTELLATION, under construction at Fell’s Point in Baltimore, was being built under the direction of Col. David Stodder. Upon receiving his commission, Truxtun was as-signed as the prospective commanding officer of the frigate. Under Truxtun’s guidance, USS CONSTELLATION became the first U.S. frigate to put to sea.

Truxtun was ordered to the West Indies, and sailed with the rank of commodore, in command of the CONSTELLATION and a squadron of smaller vessels. The CONSTELLATION fell in with a French frigate on Feb. 9, 1799, near Nevis. The Frenchman proved to be L’INSURGENTE, mounting 50

guns and said to be the fastest frigate in the French Navy. Truxtun’s own frigate carried an armament of only 38 guns; nevertheless, L’INSURGENTE showed Truxtun a clean pair of heels as she attempted to flee the American warship. Trux-tun gave chase. A squall sprang up during the chase. While the CONSTELLATION took in sail, L’INSURGENTE’s com-manding officer, Capt. Michel-Pierre Barreaut, pressed on, resulting in her topmast carrying away. The French frigate hove to as the American frigate bore down on her.

As soon as he could bring his 24-pounders to bear on L’INSURGENTE, Capt. Truxtun had his gun crews fire a double-shotted volley into the Frenchman’s hull. The damage was staggering, as balls tore through bulwarks and smashed

During the Revolution, Truxtun successfully commanded a number of priva-teers, capturing British prizes and transporting valuable cargoes of much-needed supplies.

Truxtun accepted a commission as a captain in the newly formed U.S. Navy and commanded the USS CONSTELLATION in her successful engagement against the larger French frigate L’INSURGENTE on Feb. 9, 1799.


the guns of the heavier frigate. Barreaut tried to close with the CONSTELLATION to board her, but Truxtun managed to cross the French frigate’s bows, raking her decks with deadly effect as he did so. The CONSTELLATION passed to wind-ward of L’INSURGENTE, and the port gun crews of each vessel exchanged volleys with each other. While the French frigate carried more guns, they were 12-pounders and no match for Truxtun’s 24-pounders. In the face of certain de-feat and to avoid further destruction and bloodshed, Capt. Barreaut struck to the CONSTELLATION, giving Truxtun the distinction of the first major victory in an American-designed and-built frigate. French casualties included 29 killed and 44 wounded. The Americans had lost one man killed and two were wounded in the engagement. Truxtun became an instant celebrity following the naval duel, not only in America but in-ternationally, as well. The merchants of Lloyd’s Coffee House in London were so impressed with the victory that they sent the commodore a silverplate tea set valued at 600 guineas.

Nearly a year later, on the evening of Feb. 1, 1800, Truxtun sighted the French frigate LA VENGEANCE, 50 guns. As in the previous engagement, the Frenchman tried to run and was chased down by the American. What followed was a five-hour running gun battle in the dark, the nighttime lit by stabs of flame from the guns as the ships exchanged volleys. At one point, Marine sharpshooters cut down the members of a would-be French boarding party, littering the deck of the larger ship with bodies. His ship a floating wreck, the French commander only managed to escape when a squall blew in. The CONSTELLATION suffered significant damage to her rigging but managed to limp into port in Jamaica and jury rig enough repairs to see her home.

Congress awarded Capt. Truxtun a Gold Medal on March 29, 1800, for his two victories over the French. The officer went on to command USS PRESIDENT and a squadron of 10 vessels in the West Indies for a few months. In 1802, Commodore Truxtun was given command of a squadron

A frigate gun crew preparing to go into battle.

fitting out at Norfolk, Va., for service in the Mediterranean. Truxtun wrote requesting a flag captain for his flagship, USS CHESAPEAKE. His letter was supposedly incorrectly in-terpreted as meaning that Truxtun was declining command of the squadron. Whatever the case, Commodore Truxtun resigned his commission in 1802.

The naval officer had made an indelible impression on his ju-nior officers, including such future stalwarts as David Porter, Isaac Hull and John Rogers, who credited his leadership for their later success. Capt. Truxtun demonstrated true leader-ship and a grasp of naval tactics that made him a standout during his years in service. Following his time in the Navy, Truxtun published several books, including major works on celestial navigation and naval tactics. He also wrote the fore-runner of the modern Navy Regulations and developed the Navy’s first signal manual. A number of his family followed Truxtun into the service, and he had eight grandsons at-tending the U.S. Naval Academy at one point. One of those grandsons, William Talbot Truxtun, would see action in the Civil War as a commanding officer and would also retire with the rank of commodore.

Truxtun ran an unsuccessful bid for a Congressional seat in 1810 but was elected sheriff of Philadelphia County in 1816. Commodore Thomas Truxtun died May 5, 1822, and is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia. The Navy has honored Truxtun with six ships named for him, the most recent an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer commissioned in April 2009. There is a Truxtun Hall on board Naval Station Norfolk, a Truxtun Park in Annapolis, Md., and the town of Truxtun, N.Y., is named in the officer’s honor.


Following Commodore Truxtun’s successful engagement with the French frig-ate LA VENGEANCE, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

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ST. LUCIACASTRIES C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff AgenciesVIEUX FORT C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff Agencies

ST. MARTIN C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff AgenciesST. THOMAS C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff AgenciesST. VINCENTKINGSTOWN C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff Agencies

SWEDENSTOCKHOLM Polish Ocean Line Weekly Biehl & Company

TOBAGO C.I.C. Monthly Seacliff AgenciesTRINIDADPORT OF SPAIN C.I.C. Bi-weekly Seacliff Agencies

TURKEYISTANBUL Nordana Inducement Biehl & CompanyIZMIR Nordana Inducement Biehl & CompanyMERSIN Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company

VENEZUELAGUANTA Dan-Gulf Shipping Inducement Lott Ship AgencyMARACAIBO Dan-Gulf Shipping Inducement Lott Ship Agency

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Postcards from the Past

Postcard reproduction courtesy of John Hunter, Owner and President of Dockside Services, Inc.


Unloading Bananas.

Postcard showing Mobile Harbor after a storm Sept. 27, 1906.

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AIR TRANSPORTAZALEA AVIATION. ....................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 633-5000CONTINENTAL AIRLINES. ......................................................................................................................................................... (800) 277-4622EMERY WORLDWIDE................................................................................................................................................................. (800) 782-4605

ALABAMA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTERALABAMA WORLD BUSINESS CTR.—1500 Resource Dr., Birmingham, AL 35242 .................................................(205) 250-4747UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA—Tuscaloosa—P. O. Box 870396 ........................................................................................... (205) 348-7621

AUXILIARY SERVICESCATHOLIC MARITIME CLUB—261 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL .............................................................................................(251) 432-7339 Joe Connick, Director; Father Tivo, ChaplainINTERNATIONAL SEAMAN'S CENTER—605 Texas Street ................................................................................................(251) 433-7953 Rev. Aias DeSouza ................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 344-3712

BANKS WITH INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTSFIRST COMMERCIAL BANK–BIRMINGHAM ...................................................................................................................... (205) 868-6171WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK, MOBILE ................................................................................................................................... (251) 662-1025

BARGE FLEETING SERVICEDELTA MARINE SERVICE .......................................................................................................................................................... (251) 937-4060HENRY MARINE SERVICE INC.—887 Cochran Causeway ..............................................................................................(251) 438-9442MOBILE-CHICKASAW PORT FACILITIES, INC. ................................................................................................................. (251) 456-7648

BLAST FREEZE/COLD STORAGEMOBILE REFRIDGERATED SERVICES................................................................................................................................. (251) 433-4198

BULK LIQUIDSALABAMA BULK TERMINALS ..................................................................................................................................................(251) 438-9891ARC TERMINALS .......................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 421-1651GULF COAST ASPHALT ............................................................................................................................................................. (251) 432-7666NUSTAR ..........................................................................................................................................................................................(251) 456-8491PLAINS MARKETING .................................................................................................................................(251) 456-4688; (251) 377-8864RADCLIFF/ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... (251) 433-0066

BUNKERING SERVICEMIDSTREAM FUEL SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 2826 ...................................................................................................... (251) 433-4972RADCLIFF / ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 3064 .................................................................................... (251) 433-0066

CONSULATESCONSULAR CORPS OF MOBILE—6204 Brandy Run North 36608............................................................................ (251) 455-8182BOLIVIA—Thomas J. Purvis—3413 Canacee Dr......................................................................................................................(251) 666-6969DENMARK—Martin H. Cunningham— 205 St. Louis St.. ...................................................................................................... (251) 432-4633DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—Luis Frias—951 Government St., Suite 520 .......................................................................... (251) 432-2332GEORGIA—Matt Metcalfe—P.O. Box 2903. ............................................................................................................................ (251) 432-2600NORWAY—L. H. Stuart, Jr.—6204 Brandy Run Road N. ...................................................................................................... (251) 342-2151

CONTAINER REPAIR & LEASINGCHICKASAW CONTAINER SERVICES, INC. .......................................................................................................................(251) 457-7300DOCKSIDE SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................................... (251) 438-2362JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING .....................................................................................................................(866) 862-0867EXSIF WORLDWIDE, INC. .........................................................................................................................................................(800) 231-7781TANK SOLUTIONS, INC. ............................................................................................................................................................ (888) 551-8265

U.S. CUSTOMSPORT DIRECTOR—150 N. Royal St., Suite 3004 ................................................................................................................ (251) 441-5106

DUNNAGE — PLYWOODALL*STAR FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.—7096 Stone Dr., Daphne 36526.....................................................................(251) 626-8777BUCHANAN LUMBER—104 Industrial Canal Rd. East ....................................................................................................... (251) 433-9567CASSIDEY LUMBER—P. O. Box 391, Mobile 36601 .........................................................................................................(251) 456-0099McGINNIS LUMBER COMPANY, INC.–P.O. Box 2049 Meridian, MS 39302 ...........................................................(601) 483-3991MIDWAY FOREST PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 7667, Spanish Ft., 36527 .......................................................................... (251) 626-8010SMITH COMPANIES—100 Pardue Rd. Pelham 35124 ......................................................................................................(800) 322-0540

EXPORT BAGGING, PACKING AND DRUMMINGCUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC. ...............................................................................................................................(205) 668-4042MEADOR WAREHOUSING & DIST., INC.—1750 N. Craft Hwy. ......................................................................................(251) 457-4376MITCHELL CONTAINER SERVICES.—226 Saraland Blvd. S ............................................................................................(251) 675-3786MMS PACKAGING COMPANY—P. O. Box 2066 ................................................................................................................(251) 438-3658PORT CITY MOVERS & DELIVERY—5235 Kooiman Rd., Bldg. 4, Theodore, AL .........................................................(251) 342-7079STEM PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 66531 ......................................................................................................................................(251) 457-5557L. H. STUART CO., INC.—2064 Ave. C, Brookley ..................................................................................................................(251) 441-0770TEAGUE BROS. TRANSFER & STG. CO.—519 Bayshore Ave. .......................................................................................(251) 476-6122

FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICER. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd. ............................................................................................................. (251) 452-0154HILLER SYSTEMS, INC.—3710 Lakeside Ct. ........................................................................................................................ (251) 661-1275SAFETY SOURCE INC.—6161 Rangeline Road ....................................................................................................................(251) 443-7445UNITOR SHIP SERVICES—500 St. Louis St. ........................................................................................................................(251) 432-0762WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—4600-B Cypress Business Park Drive. ....................................................... (251) 662-7474

FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDERS(H CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS)H AIR/SEA FORWARDING—3812 Springhill Ave.. ............................................................................................................ (251) 460-0551 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE .........................................................................................................................................(251) 441-7012 PAUL A. BOULO, INC.—255 N. Joachim St. ..................................................................................................................... (251) 433-5445H JOHN M. BRINING CO.—P. O. Box 403 ............................................................................................................................(251) 432-9741H N. D. CUNNUNGHAM—205 St. Louis St .......................................................................................................................... (251) 432-4633 EMERY FOWARDING—2215 Ave. “O” Brookley Complex .......................................................................................... (251) 433-0885 EMO TRANS ............................................................................................................................................................................. (251) 342-3313H EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL ......................................................................................................................................... (251) 431-4992 JENSEN SHIPPING CO.—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL ................................................................................. (205) 328-2343H CAROLE C. LELAND—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL ........................................................................................ (205) 328-2343H CTB USA OF FLORIDA ........................................................................................................................................ (866) 621-0091 ext. 224 LILLIEROOSE CORP.,–1709 Thistlewaite Dr., Mobile 36618 .................................................................................... (251) 259-5362H M. G. MAHER & CO., INC.—80 St. Michael’s St., Ste. 315 ..........................................................................................(251) 433-8474 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL................................................................................................ (203) 926-8911H RICHARD MURRAY & CO.—109 No. Conception St. ................................................................................................... (251) 432-5549H PAGE & JONES, INC.—52 N. Jackson St. ......................................................................................................................... (251) 432-1646 Birmingham, P. O. Box 320126 ........................................................................................................................................ (205) 595-8429 Huntsville, P. O. Box 6025 ................................................................................................................................................. (256) 772-0231 T. A. PROVENCE & CO.—P. O. Box 942 ........................................................................................................................... (251) 433-5424H GEO. RUEFF, INC.—P. O. Box 2962 .................................................................................................................................. (251) 433-8851 SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT FORWARDERS—6448 Hillcrest Crossing................................................................ (251) 661-7284 STIEGLER SHIPPING CO., INC.—1151 Hillcrest Rd., Suite F ................................................................................... (251) 639-7300 TEAM WORLDWIDE — 3357-6 Copter Rd. , Pensacola, FL 32514 .......................................................................(850) 698-1465 TRADELANES — 61 St. Joseph St., Suite 1000 ............................................................................................................ (251) 343-8031 TRANSGROUP WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS – 162 State St. 36602 ...................................................................... (251) 433-7668H DANIEL F. YOUNG—1215 Seminole Dr. NW, Hartselle, AL ......................................................................................... (256) 773-6202H W.R. ZANES & CO. OF LA, INC.—P. O. Box 1006 ........................................................................................................ (251) 438-1597

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES(HFTZ PUBLIC WAREHOUSES) BALDWIN TRANSFER CO., INC. ....................................................................................................................................... (251) 433-3391 MOBILE, AL—Brookley Complex & Airport ........................................................................................................................ (251) 438-7338 AZALEA BOX COMPANY—1401 St. Stephens Road, Prichard ................................................................................. (251) 452-3451 EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP. .....................................................................................................................................(251) 432-7784H KEYPORT WAREHOUSING—30427 County Rd. 49 N, Loxley, AL .......................................................................... (251) 964-4607H MOBILE MOVING & STORAGE .........................................................................................................................................(251) 438-3658H HUNTSVILLE, AL—P. O. Box 6241 ...................................................................................................................................... (256) 772-3105H BIRMINGHAM, AL—Shaw Warehouses............................................................................................................................. (205) 251-7188 S/M WAREHOUSE ................................................................................................................................................................. (251) 679-3344

GRAIN MERCHANTSFGDI, LLC .........................................................................................................................................................................................(419) 373-6311

LICENSED GUARD SERVICEADMIRAL SECURITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ (251) 725-6018 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................................... (251) 661-2105 ALBERTS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE .............................................................................................................................. (251) 432-1611 BAY SECURITY COMPANY, LLC ..............................................................................................................................................(251) 330-0776 CPS/EAGLE MARITIME SECURITY ........................................................................................................................................(251) 433-7850 CREW CHANGE, INC. ................................................................................................................................................................ (251) 433-1621 DOCKSIDE TRANSPORTATION, INC. ................................................................................................................................... (251) 438-2362 SEAPORT SECURITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................... (251) 443-7390

HEAVY LIFT/SALVAGE/TRANSPORTATIONACME TRUCK LINE ..................................................................................................................................................................... (251)-653-6028AMERICAN MARINE SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................(251) 406-9930ATLANTIC SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................................ (251) 433-4545BARNHART CRANE & RIGGING—P.O. Box 2809, Daphne, AL 36526 ...................................................................... (251) 654-0541BOSARGE DIVING—Pascagoula, MS ..................................................................................................................................... (888) 762-6364BURKHALTER SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................ (877) 815-8334HYDRAULIC CRANE SPECIALISTS ....................................................................................................................................... (251) 675-000XLEA DIVING & SALVAGE—Alabama State Docks .................................................................................................................(251) 432-4480MAMMOET ......................................................................................................................................................................................(404) 696-4982

INDUSTRIAL DIVINGAMERICAN MARINE SERVICES ..............................................................................................................................................(251) 443-7771 BOSARGE DIVING—Pascagoula, MS ..................................................................................................................................... (888) 762-6364BROWN SALVAGE & DIVING CO.—P. O. Box 1415, Pensacola, FL ............................................................................ (800) 234-3471COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES INC.—P. O. Box 850637, Mobile, AL 36685 ..................................................... (251) 665-0017FATHOM INDUSTRIES—5385 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, AL ..............................................................................(251) 626-7800LEA DIVING & SALVAGE—Alabama State Docks .................................................................................................................(251) 432-4480

LIGHTERING, GAS FREEING AND SPILL CLEANUPAARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304 ................................................................................................................................. (251) 666-8143R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—507 Diaz St., Prichard, AL. ................................................................................................. (251) 452-0154FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL .................................................................... (251) 626-3295INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES, INC.—1980 Ave. A ....................................................................................................... (251) 694-7500INDUSTRIAL WATER SVCS., INC.—P. O. Box 50236 ........................................................................................................ (800) 447-3592OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. Box 1803 .........................................................................................................................(251) 690-9010OIL RECOVERY MARINE TERMINAL Blakely Island .........................................................................................................(800) 350-0443PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL—3537 Desirrah Drive S., Mobile, AL 36618 ................................................................ (251) 470-0955THOMPSON ENGINEERING—P. O. Box 9637 ................................................................................................................... (251) 653-4525UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC—4230 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36693. ........................ (251) 662-3500 USI OIL —1900-A Broad St..........................................................................................................................................................(251) 432-0775

LINE HANDLINGALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308 ....................................................................................................................... (251) 661-2105BERT'S LINE HANDLING—P. O. Box 2213 ........................................................................................................................... (251) 432-1611DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122 ....................................................................................................................... (251) 438-2362MO-BAY SHIPPING SVCS., INC.—P. O. Box 1842 ............................................................................................................. (251) 433-1621PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St. ....................................................................................... (251) 432-6045TRI-STATE MARITIME SVCS.—P. O. Box 2725...................................................................................................................... (251) 432-1054

MARINE FUMIGATION SERVICESA & P PEST CONTROL (EXPORT) .......................................................................................................................................... (251) 661-2106ALLIANCE PEST SOLUTIONS (IMPORT/EXPORT) ............................................................................CRAIG JAKOB (817) 648-6201CENTRAL STATES FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT) ...............................................................................PAT MACK (800) 527-8215DA MARINE FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT).......................................................................... JERRY MATHERNE (504) 888-4941RESEARCH FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT) .................................................................................................................(985) 536-4932

MARINE RADIO AND ELECTRONICS(H ELECTRICAL CONTROL AND AUTOMATION) ICS—578 Azalea Rd., Mobile, AL ..........................................................................................................................................(251) 661-6061 GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd. ...............................................................................(251) 666-6683 MOBILE MARINE RADIO—7700 Rinla Ave. ..................................................................................................................... (251) 666-5110 Marine Operator.................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 666-3487 Radioteletype .........................................................................................................................................................................(251) 666-9042 Radio Telegram .....................................................................................................................................................................(251) 666-9041 RADIO-HOLLAND USA, INC.—701 S. Conception St. ................................................................................................. (251) 432-3109H PRISM—200 Virginia St........................................................................................................................................................... (251) 341-1140 SPERRY MARINE SYSTEMS—2756 Dauphin Island Pkwy. ......................................................................................... (251) 471-5008

TEAM ONE COMMUNICATIONS—3360 Key St., Mobile, AL.................................................................................... (888) 343-TEAM

MARINE SURVEYORSALPHA MARINE SURVEYORS–180 Country Club Dr., Daphne ......................................................................................(251) 626-7299BULK MARINE RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................................. (251) 295-4838W. T. AMES & ASSOCIATES—149 Fairway Dr., Daphne .....................................................................................................(251) 626-1172GEORGE BROOKFIELD—186 Ridgewood Dr., Daphne ................................................................................................... (251) 626-1758MICHAEL H. BARRIE—263 N. Jackson St. ............................................................................................................................ (251) 433-8122C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC. ........................................................................................................................ (251) 476-1998RICHARD BESSELAAR—2809 Cottage Hill Rd. ................................................................................................................. (251) 476-9909C. E. COLLIER & ASSOCIATES, INC.—5050 Lossing Rd., Coden, AL ......................................................................... (251) 873-4382CAPT. JOHN D. SMITH—P. O. Box 2585, Daphne ............................................................................................................... (251) 626-8394CARMACK MARINE IND. SVC. INC.—1609 B Rochelle Street ....................................................................................... (251) 662-5765COOK CLAIMS SERVICE—P. O. Box 160461 ...................................................................................................................... (251) 470-0774GENERAL MARINE SERVICE—P. O. Box 2533....................................................................................................................(251) 928-6728C. L. HAMILTON—P.O. Box 302 ................................................................................................................................................. (251) 433-9997DC MARITIME TECHNOLOGIES INC.—2210 Main St., Daphne, AL 36526 ............................................................. (251) 625-0503JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S ........................................................................................................... (251) 633-6118MARINE INSPECTION, LLC–63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602 .............................................. (251) 375-2020NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC.—Commerce Building, Ste. 605, 118 N. Royal St. .............................................(251) 432-0781NAUTECH MARINE CONSULTANTS, INC.—7226 Bridgewood Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 ........................... (251)-447-0422PAGE MARINE—4153 Tamworth Dr. ........................................................................................................................................ (251) 661-1520PORT CITY MARINE SURVEYORS—D. J. Smith.................................................................................................................. (251) 661-5426SABINE SURVEYORS—851 East I-65 Service Rd. South ................................................................................................. (251)-433-9997SGS MINERALS—P. O. Box 1962 ............................................................................................................................................ (251) 432-2781SHIP ARCHITECTS, INC. ........................................................................................................................................................... (251) 621-1813WOODRUFF INDUSTRIES INC—4021 Shana Drive...........................................................................................................(251) 473-5327

MARITIME WASTE DISPOSALAARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304 ................................................................................................................................. (251) 666-8143BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 16504 ..................................................................................................... (251) 666-5724R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd. ............................................................................................................. (251) 452-0154DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122 ....................................................................................................................... (251) 438-2362FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL .................................................................... (251) 626-3295INDUSTRIAL WATER SERVICE—1980 Ave. A ..................................................................................................................... (251) 694-7500OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. Box 1803 .........................................................................................................................(251) 690-9010PSC.—4531 Hamilton Blvd., Theodore, AL 36582 ...............................................................................................................(251) 443-7701WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.—17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL ............................................................................... (251) 829-4006

PORT OF MOBILE DIRECTORY


MOTOR TRANSPORT (H CONTAINER SERVICES) AAA COOPER .......................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 653-6183 ACCELERATED FREIGHT GROUP ................................................................................................................................. (800) 242-0952H ACME TRUCK LINE ................................................................................................................................................................ (251) 653-6028 ADMIRAL MERCHANTS MOTOR FREIGHT ....................................................................................................................(877) 859-4577 ALABAMA CARRIERS, INC. .................................................................................................................................................(800) 721-7107 AVERITT EXPRESS .................................................................................................................................................................(251) 443-7703 AVONDALE CONTAINERS .................................................................................................................................................. (251) 438-2248H BALDWIN TRANSFER CO. .................................................................................................................................................. (251) 433-3391 BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS ............................................................................................................................................ (251) 635-0048 BOYD BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION, INC................................................................................................................ (205) 716-2014H BRIDGE TERMINAL TRANSPORT .................................................................................................................................... (251) 443-5341 BUFFALO WOOD, INC. ........................................................................................................................................................(601) 645-5965 BURKHALTER SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT .................................................................................................................. (877) 815-8334 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE .........................................................................................................................................(251) 441-7012H CHICKASAW CONTAINER SERVICES, INC. .................................................................................................................(251) 457-7300 CHOCTAW TRANSPORT COMPANY ...............................................................................................................................(251) 457-9231 CONSOLIDATED FREIGHT WAYS ................................................................................................................................... (251) 443-9100 COVAN WORLD-WIDE MOVING INC. ............................................................................................................................ (251) 653-3008 DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT ....................................................................................................................................................... (800) 824-3515H DIXIE DRAYAGE .......................................................................................................................................................................(800) 321-0801 DOLPHIN LINE INC. ............................................................................................................................................................... (251) 666-2057 E & F TRANSPORTATION, INC. .......................................................................................................................................... (251) 621-0121H EASTMAN LOGISTICS .......................................................................................................................................................... (334) 792-5661H ESTES-EXPRESS ....................................................................................................................................................................(251) 964-4801 FEDEX ..........................................................................................................................................................................................(800) 762-3787 FIKES TRUCK LINE, INC. .....................................................................................................................................................(800) 643-6611 FINCH DISTRIBUTION ..........................................................................................................................................................(800) 844-5381 FRIESE HAULING INC. .........................................................................................................................................................(800) 654-4811 GLOBAL MARITIME LOGISTICS LLC. ............................................................................................................................. (251) 432-2000H GULF COAST INTERMODAL .............................................................................................................................................. (251) 653-1880 HANNA TRUCK LINES .......................................................................................................................................................... (205) 783-8200 HISPEED TRANSPORT INC. 2017 4th St. SW., Cullman AL 35057 ...................................................................... (256) 739-9194 HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................................... (800) 242-9212 HORNADY TRANSPORTATION LLC ................................................................................................................................ (800) 633-1313 ICE LINE LOGISTICS, LLC—1321 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210 ...................................................................(615) 782-7200H INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................................................................................(800) 626-5682 INTEGRATED TRANSPORT LLC. .......................................................................................................................................(334) 354-3339 JAMES CARTAGE CO. .......................................................................................................................................................... (251) 457-1534H JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING ................................................................................................................(866) 862-0867 LANDSTAR RANGER.. ...........................................................................................................................................................(251) 690-9050H LARSEN INTERMODAL SERVICES, INC. .......................................................................................................................(800) 949-8501 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL................................................................................................ (203) 926-8911 MEADOR WAREHOUSING DIST., INC. ...........................................................................................................................(251) 457-4376 MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC. ................................................................................................................................................ (251) 456-8571H MILLER TRANSER. ................................................................................................................................................................. (800) 669-6877H MILLER TRANSPORT& RIGGING CO. .............................................................................................................................(251) 457-0471 MMS TRANSPORTATION CO. ..........................................................................................................................................(251) 438-3658 ED MORRIS MOVING & HAULING .................................................................................................................................... (251) 457-7734 JIM NEWSON TRUCKING (Salvage Buyer) .................................................................................................................... (800) 748-8931 OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINES, INC. ......................................................................................................................... (251) 452-2904H OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION CO. ................................................................................................................................. (251) 456-6545 P&S TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................................................................... (205) 788-4000 PRECISION TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................ (866) 877-5623, FAX: (601) 898-0553 PGT TRUCKING, INC. ............................................................................................................................................................(888) 372-5710H POINT LOGISTICS ................................................................................................................................................................. (251) 452-2128H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE , INC. ................................................................................................................................... (251) 471-5369H RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES .....................................................................................................................(251) 441-7499 ROADWAY EXPRESS............................................................................................................................................................. (251) 457-9274 ROSS NEELY SYSTEMS, INC .............................................................................................................................................(800) 366-3359 SAIA MOTOR LINES................................................................................................................................................................(251) 452-5700 SCHNEIDER NATIONAL ........................................................................................................................................................(800) 558-6767H SEABREEZE TRUCKING INC. ........................................................................................................................................... (251) 661-3186 SHELTON TRUCKING ...........................................................................................................................................................(251) 690-9294 SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC. .......................................................................................(251) 443-1557, (866) 888-7335 SOUTHERN CARTAGE .........................................................................................................................................................(334) 284-3033 SOUTHERN HAULERS, INC. (Dump Trucks) ................................................................................................................. (800) 537-4621H SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS INC. (SIX) .......................................................................................................... (251) 438-2749H S/M TRANSPORTATION ...................................................................................................................... (251) 679-8200, (888) 546-2013 SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION CO. (Bulk) ....................................................................................................................(888) 467-5737H TRANS-STATE LINE ................................................................................................................................................................(800) 643-2140 TRISM SPECIALIZED CARRIERS ..................................................................................................................................... (800) 292-3829 VENTURE EXPRESS.............................................................................................................................................................. (251) 653-4947 WATKINS TRUCKING CO., INC. ....................................................................................................................................... (800) 633-8238 WILLIS SHAW FROZEN EXPRESS ................................................................................................................................. (251) 661-9420H WILSON TRUCKING CORP. ............................................................................................................. (251) 452-0668, (866) 645-7405 WOERNER TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................................................ (800) 547-6828 WONDERLAND EXPRESS (Heavy Haul) ........................................................................................................................ (251) 653-7348 WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC. ..................................................................................................................................(800) 342-4598 YRC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. (800) 610-6500

PILOTAGEMOBILE BAR PILOTS ASSOC.—P. O. Box 831 ................................................................................................................... (251) 432-2639MOBILE INNER HARBOR PILOTS ......................................................................................................................................... (251) 441-7250

RAIL TRANSPORTALABAMA & GULF COAST RR ................................................................................................................................................(251) 694-2883BURLINGTON NORTHERN / SANTA FE ............................................................................................................................... (205) 320-3637CANADIAN NATIONAL / ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD ...............................................................................................(800) 342-5424CG RAILWAY ...................................................................................................................................................................................(877) 606-2477CSX RAIL TRANSPORT .............................................................................................................................................................. (251) 434-1300KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN ...................................................................................................................................................... (409) 886-2270NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP. ................................................................................................................................................(205) 951-4761TERMINAL RAILWAY ALABAMA STATE DOCKS ................................................................................................................ (251) 441-7301

SAFETY SPECIALISTS AND CONSULTANTSBESSELAAR & ASSOCIATES—P. O. Box 16542 ................................................................................................................ (251) 476-9909JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S ........................................................................................................... (251) 633-6118MARITIME SAFETY & SECURITY COUNSEL, LLC ...........................................................................................................(251) 767-9430

SHIP CHANDLERS/SERVICESAIR GAS GULF STATES—5480 Hamilton Blvd, Theodore, 36582 ...................................................................................(251) 653-8743ALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308 ....................................................................................................................... (251) 661-2105ATLAS MARITIME SERVICES CO.—P. O. Box 2901 .......................................................................................................... (251) 432-4533AUTRY GREER & SONS—2850 W. Main St. ........................................................................................................................ (251) 457-8655AZALEA GLASS & MIRROR—251 St. Louis St. ................................................................................................................... (251) 434-0000CTW LAUNDRY/LINEN SVC.—2750 Mauvilla Dr. .................................................................................................................(251) 476-2229CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLY—456 Dauphin Island Pky.......................................................................................................... (251) 479-7443CORTNEY COMPANY, INC. ...................................................................................................................................................... (888) 267-8639DIVERSIFIED LIFTING SYSTEMS—Elgg Bertens................................................................................................................. (800) 752-1214ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE MARINE & IND. COATINGS—Corrosion Control ................................................................ (251) 341-9189GENERAL MACHINERY, INC.—P. O. Box 5174 ................................................................................................................... (251) 473-1588GLASCOW-MOORES—808 Executive Park Dr. ................................................................................................................... (900) 659-7000GLOBAL SUPPLY CO.—5570 Rangeline Rd., Suite B ........................................................................................................(251) 443-6456GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd. .....................................................................................(251) 666-6683 GULF COAST MARINE SUPPLY CO.—P. O. Box 2088 ....................................................................................................(251) 452-8066HILLER SYSTEMS, INC. (Marine Decking / Repair)—3751 Joy Springs Drive .............................................................. (251) 661-1275CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLIES—456 Dauphin Island Parkway ............................................................................................. (251) 479-5746KAMIL SHIP SUPPLY—500-504 St. Louis St. ........................................................................................................................(251) 432-0762KENNEDY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.—P. O. Box 9939..................................................................................................(251) 666-8615KLOMAR SHIP SUPPLY—P. O. Box 1118 .............................................................................................................................. (251) 471-1153L & M WELDING SUPPLY INC.—51 S. Hallet St. ................................................................................................................ (251) 432-3615MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.—150 Virginia St. ................................................................................................... (251) 438-4617MARINE SPECIALTY CO.—111 Short Texas St. ................................................................................................................... (251) 432-0581MIDSTREAM FUEL—P. O. Box 2826 ....................................................................................................................................... (251) 433-4972MOBILE SHIP CHANDLERY CO.—210 St. Louis St. ......................................................................................................... (251) 432-3501PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St. ....................................................................................... (251) 432-6045PORT CITY CLEANERS/K&K ENTERPRISES (Laundry/Repairs) .................................................................................. (251) 452-0813SEPARATOR SPARES & EQUIPMENT—8610 Highway 188, Irvington, AL ................................................................. (866) 218-0013SHANGHAI TRADING CO.—2000 Airport Blvd. ................................................................................................................... (251) 473-6446SMITH SERVICES OF ALABAMA—701 Bill Myers Dr......................................................................................................... (251) 675-0855SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY CO.—1920 Avenue A........................................................................................................ (251) 432-5657STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO.—75 Beauregard St. .............................................................................................................(251) 432-1705WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY—940 Martin Luther King Dr., Prichard ............................................................... (251) 457-8681WILSON DISMUKES (pumps/room AC/generators)—2646 Government Blvd. ............................................................(251) 476-9871WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—5880 I-10 Industrial Pkwy, Theodore. ......................................................... (251) 662-7474

SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRINGADVANCED INDUSTRIAL MACHINE WORKS, INC. .........................................................................................................(251) 433-1974ATLANTIC MARINE, INC.—P. O. Box 3202 ............................................................................................................................ (251) 690-7100

AUSTAL USA—P. O. Box 1049 ................................................................................................................................................... (251) 434-8000COOPER MARINE & TIMBERLANDS—P. O. Box 280, Mt. Vernon ................................................................................ (251) 829-5063GENERAL & MARINE SHEETMETAL—3016 Anton St. ....................................................................................................... (251) 452-9500GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd. .....................................................................................(251) 666-6683 HARRISON BROS. DRY DOCK AND REPAIR—P. O. Box 1843 ...................................................................................(251) 432-4606HENRY MARINE SERVICE INC.—887 Cochran Causeway ..............................................................................................(251) 438-9442IDEAL MARINE SERVICE–401 St. Emanuel St. .................................................................................................................. (251) 432-8962MARINE SPECIALTY SERVICES (Plumbing & Piping)—111 Short Texas St. ............................................................... (251) 432-0581MARINE SYSTEMS INC.—840 Dumaine Rd. ......................................................................................................................... (251) 456-4507MASTER MARINE, INC.—P. O. Box 665, Bayou La Batre .................................................................................................. (251) 824-4151MOBILE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO.—P. O. Box 2964 ..............................................................................................(251) 456-1880OFFSHORE-INLAND MARINE & OILFIELD SERVICES .................................................................................................. (251) 443-5550 SIGNAL SHIP REPAIR, LLC – 601 S. Royal St., Mobile .....................................................................................................(251) 338-7400UNIVERSAL MARINE SERVICES, INC.—958 S. Conception St. .....................................................................................(251) 432-7708WORLDWIDE MARINE SVCS., INC.—801 Cawthon St. ................................................................................................... (251) 456-6947

SHIPPING REGISTRYABS AMERICAS—Regions Bank Bldg.. ................................................................................................................................... (251) 433-8416BUREAU VERITAS— Richard D. Carmack—1609 B Rochelle Street ............................................................................... (251) 662-5765

STEVEDORING COMPANIESAPM TERMINALS NORTH AMERICA, INC. ............................................Brian.e.clark@mobilecontainerterminal.us • 251-410-6100CSA EQUIPMENT COMPANY .............................................................................................bob.cowart@csaequpt.com • 251-433-0203COASTAL CARGO ALABAMA, INC. ................................................................................................... [email protected] • 504-587-1100CORE INDUSTRIES, INC. ................................................................................................ [email protected] • 251-602-1308GLOBAL STEVEDORING, INC. ................................................................................................tsirmon@icslogistics.com • 251-433-4198GOLDEN STEVEDORING COMPANY, INC. .........................................................Normag@goldenstevedoring.com • 251-433-3726PATE STEVEDORING COMPANY, INC.............................................................................patestevedor@bellsouth.net • 850-438-3648PREMIER BULK STEVEDORING, LLC ..............................................................mdouglas@premierstevedoring.com • 251-433-1196RICHARDSON STEVEDORING AND LOGISTICS SERVICES, INC. .......... [email protected] • 251-432-0081SISCO.........................................................................................................mmallon@siscollc.com • [email protected] • 251-433-6750SOUTHERN CARGO HANDLERS, INC. .............................................................................david@richard-murray.com • 251-432-5549TRI-STATE MARITIME SERVICES, INC. ..................................................tsmsal@tsmsal.com • [email protected] • 251-432-1054

TESTING, SAMPLING, WEIGHING, CARGOCERTIFICATION AND CRANE INSPECTIONAL DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 244 ....................................................................................... (251) 415-2531AMERICAN AERO CRANES – 9500 Bellingrath Road, Theodore ................................................................................. (251) 973-0450C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC. ........................................................................................................................ (251) 476-1998RICHARD BESSELARR — P. O. Box 16542 ......................................................................................................................... (251) 476-9909CALEB BRETT USA, INC. — 505 N. Craft Hwy., Chickasaw, AL ......................................................................................(251) 457-8751BSI INSPECTORATE .................................................................................................................................................................... (504) 392-7660CHALLENGE ENGINEERING & TESTING INC — 4234 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL 36691 .................................... (251) 666-1435CRANE INSPECTION SVC., INC. — P. O. Box 461, Fairhope .......................................................................................... (251) 928-6262DEVAN INSPECTION CO. — 63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602............................................... (251) 709-8119DIXIE LABORATORIES, INC.—1011 S. Beltline Hwy .......................................................................................................... (251) 602-5502GUARDIAN SYSTEMS—P. O. Box 190, Leeds, AL .............................................................................................................. (251) 879-1850INDUSTRIAL N.D.T. CO.—1901 Brookdale Dr. W..................................................................................................................(251) 479-7560INSPECTORATE AMERICA, INC.—P. O. Box 190755 ........................................................................................................(251) 666-4000INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU INC.—500 Spanish Fort Blvd. ................................................................. (251) 626-4452JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S ........................................................................................................... (251) 633-6118ROYAL ST. JUNK CO.—P. O. Box 2185................................................................................................................................... (251) 432-6392SAYBOLT, LP—P. O. Box 432, Saraland, AL ............................................................................................................................(251) 679-1113SGS CONTROL SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 617 .............................................................................................................. (251) 679-1500SGS MINERALS—P.O. BOX 1962 ........................................................................................................................................... (251) 432-2781THOMPSON ENGINEERING—3707 Cottage Hill Rd. .......................................................................................................(251) 666-2443A. W. WILLIAMS INSPECTION CO.—P. O. Box 2107 ........................................................................................................(251) 438-3691

TOWING COMPANIESAEP RIVER OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... (251) 644-6553COOPER MARINE & TIMBERLANDS—P. O. Box 1484 .................................................................................................... (251) 434-5000CRESCENT TOWING & SALVAGE—118 N. Royal St., 12th Floor. ................................................................................. (251) 433-2580DANA MARINE SERVICE—210 St. Louis St. ......................................................................................................................... (251) 432-2775HENRY MARINE SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................(251) 438-9442MARQUETTE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY–720 Oak Circle Dr. East, Suite 201, Mobile, AL 36609 ........... (251) 300-3535NELSON MARINE SERVICE INC.--Yeend St .........................................................................................................................(251) 433-2079PARKER TOWING CO.—P. O. Box 20908, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 ................................................................................ (205) 349-1677RADCLIFF/ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 3064 ....................................................................................... (251) 433-0066SEABULK TOWING—P. O. Box 1644 ..................................................................................................................................... (251) 432-2611SELF TOWING CO.—P. O. Box 161545 ................................................................................................................................. (251) 342-1482TENN-TOM TOWING, INC.—P. O. Box 2826 ..........................................................................................................................(251) 433-7800WARRIOR & GULF NAVIGATION CO.—P. O. Box 11397, Chickasaw .......................................................................... (251) 452-6000WATERWAYS TOWING & OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 1821 ............................................................... (251) 438-5240

TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERSNATHALIE S. GARRIZ—[email protected]. ........................................................................................................................... (251) 634-3280JOSIANE LANDMAN – Cultural Connections......................................................................................................................... (251) 767-2747DR. SOPHIA LASZLO ...................................................................................................................................................................(251) 342-6707 MARIA PAPP. ................................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 929-1889LUIS SEBASTIANI ......................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 344-5207

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATIONAVERITT EXPRESS .......................................................................................................................................................................(800) 283-7488BARNHART CRANE & RIGGING ............................................................................................................................................ (251) 654-0541CHOCTAW TRANSPORT INC. ..................................................................................................................................................(251) 457-9231CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC. ...............................................................................................................................(205) 668-4042H ESTES-EXPRESS ....................................................................................................................................................................(251) 964-4801H HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ (251) 653-7348HTP LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................... (251) 666-4766MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL ..................................................................................................... (203) 926-8911MARITIME & COMMODITY SERVICES, LLC ....................................................................................................................... (251) 432-0511PGT TRUCKING, INC. ..................................................................................................................................................................(888) 372-5710P&S TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................................................. (205) 788-4000C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY—110 Beauregard Street, Suite 107 ..................................................................................(251) 441-7012SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC. .............................................................................................(251) 443-1557, (866) 888-7335SUMMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Consultant—P. O. Box 160447 .................................................................. (251) 666-6287WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC. ........................................................................................................................................(800) 342-4598

TRUCK TANK LINESINTRANSIT—Hwy. 43, Malcolm, AL ..........................................................................................................................................(888) 299-0069MATLACK, INC ............................................................................................................................................................................... (251) 675-5686MCKENZIE TANK LINES, INC. ..................................................................................................................................................(251) 457-2331MILLER TRANSPORT ...................................................................................................................................................................(251) 457-0471REDWING CARRIERS, INC. ..................................................................................................................................................... (251) 675-5640

U.S. COAST GUARDCOMMAND CENTER – 24 HRS.............................................................................................................................................. (251) 441-5976WATERWAYS..................................................................................................................................................................................(251) 441-5940PORT STATE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................. (251) 441-5279VESSEL ARRIVAL DESK ............................................................................................................................................................ (251) 441-5279SR. INVESTIGATING OFFICER—Bldg. 102 Brookley Complex, S. Broad St. .............................................................. (251) 441-5207VESSEL INSPECTION................................................................................................................................................................. (251) 441-5203

USDA PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINERICHARD F. WALCK 3737 Government Blvd., Suite 517 .................................................................................................(251) 661-2742

WAREHOUSES (H U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse) (H H U.S. Customs Bonded Carrier)H ATLAS SHIP SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................. (251) 432-4533 AVERITT EXPRESS...........................................................................................................................................................(251) 443-7703 AZALEA BOX COMPANY ............................................................................................................................................. (251) 457-6940H H BALDWIN TRANSFER .................................................................................................................................................... (251) 433-3391 CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC. ..................................................................................................................(205) 668-4042H H DOCKSIDE SERVICES INC. ....................................................................................................................................... (251) 432-6592H DOTHAN WAREHOUSE ................................................................................................................................................ (334) 793-6003H EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP.. ........................................................................................................................... (251) 432-7784H H JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING ......................................................................................................... (251) 443-9125 FINCH COMPANIES ........................................................................................................................................................(251) 457-6671H H GULF COAST INTERMODAL ....................................................................................................................................... (251) 653-1880 KEYPORT WAREHOUSING ......................................................................................................................................... (251) 964-4607H MEADOR WAREHOUSE ................................................................................................................................................(251) 457-4376 MERCHANTS TRANSFER COMPANY ...................................................................................................................... (251) 457-8691H MOBILE MOVING & STORAGE CO. ........................................................................................................................ (251) 438-3658H H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE , INC. ............................................................................................................................ (251) 471-5369 RELOAD ALABAMA ......................................................................................................................................................... (251) 432-2568H S/M WAREHOUSE .......................................................................................................................................................... (251) 679-3344


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AZTEC MARITIME SERVICE INC. P.O. Box 1505, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-7273 Mark Fenton, President • [email protected]

BIEHL & COMPANY 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 P. O. Box 1246, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1605 Larry McInnis, Local Manager [email protected] Columbus Line - Aust/N.Z. Columbus Line - South America Concorde Line Gulf Africa Line Hinode Lline National Shipping Co., of Saudi Arabia Navinter Line Nordana Nordana Worldwide Pan Ocean Line U. S. Africa Navigation Line

BLUE WATER SHIPPING COMPANY 4739 Utica Street Suite 103 Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 455-8462 [email protected]

BULK SHIPPING INC. 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 P. O. Box 88, Mobile, 36601 • (251) 433-1585 Thomas Murray • [email protected] MCW Shipping

CG RAILWAY 11 North Water St., Suite 18290, Mobile, 36602 (251) 243-9228 • Fax: 251-706-6937 Email: [email protected]

LBH USA (CISA) Danny Guthrie, Local Manager ASD Blvd., Suite 107 P.O. Box 1083, Mobile, AL 36633 251-694-7001 • [email protected]

CMA CGM CMA-CGM (America) LLC 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 325 Roswell, GA 30076 Scot Stinson (770) 729-6733 Ext. 6733 [email protected] Rebecca Dyson Ext. 2394 757-961-2394 [email protected]

CRIMSON SHIPPING CO., INC. Ken Wear, Terminal Operations Manager 150 Viaduct Road • Chickasaw, AL 36611 251-457-9551 • Fax: (251) 457-9597 [email protected]

FILLETTE, GREEN SHIPPING SVC. (USA) CORP. 261 N. Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603 PO Box 1842, Mobile, AL 36633 Office (251) 375-2224 • Fax (251) 423-6813 Cell (251) 379-6597 • Email: [email protected] Web: fillettegreen.com

GAC SHIPPING (USA) INC. 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 740 • Houston, TX 77019 (713) 533-3200 • Fax: (713) 533-3220 Email: [email protected] Tom Nasman, President & CEO

GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORP. 118 North Royal St., Suite 509 • Mobile, AL 36602 Office: (251) 438-5071 (24 hr) • Fax: (251) 438-5072 Email: [email protected] John Kirkpatrick Jr, District Manager

GLOVIS AMERICA, INC. 1110 Montlimar Dr., Suite 630, Mobile, AL 36609 Stan Winter, Manager; [email protected] (251) 342-8292; Fax: (251) 342-8291 ZIM

GRIEG STAR SHIPPING Atlanta, Georgia [email protected]

Far East - Gulf (Med) Trade Julie Springer - 770-226-5931 Emily Kiley - 770-226-5941 Thomas Johansen – 770-226-5936

Atlantic Trade Don Walden – 770-226-5909 Sara Beth Fielden – 770-226-5945 Doug Barton – 770-226-5930

Operations/Mobile Neil Turner - 251-433-3800 Fax: 251-434-6552

GULF HARBOR SHIPPING 2000 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 100, Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 661-8005 • Fax: (414) 921-5013 [email protected]

INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES 11 North Water St. Suite 9290 • Mobile, 36602 Elaine E. Dearmon, Vice President Josie Mock, Manager Phone: (251) 461 2747 • Fax: (251) 461 2748

LOTT SHIP AGENCY INC. 259 N. Conception, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1621 P. O. Box 1802, Mobile, 36601 William B. Lott, President Stephen G. Havranek, Vice President [email protected] MARITIME ENDEAVORS SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. 1901 Alabama State Docks Blvd, Building 50, Suite 109, Mobile, AL 36602 P.O. Box 1064, Mobile, AL 36633 Jason Kernion, operations Manager (251) 434-9600 • Fax: (251) 441-7171 email: [email protected]

NORD-SUD SHIPPING, INC. 605 St Francis Street Mobile, Al. 36602 Paul Pugh P. (251) 431-7274 • F. (404) 348-4380 Cell – (251) 895-1507 Email – [email protected]

NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL AGENCY One St. Louis Center, Suite 3002, 36602 Rachel Allen, Marketing Director • (251) 431-6335 [email protected] Atlantic Bulk Carriers Atlanticargo (ACS) Big Lift C.C.N.I. COSCO CMA/CGM CSAV China Shipping Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha Emirates Shipping Line (AGX) Hoegh Lines Kawasaki (K Line) Lykes/Americana Maersk Mitsui Navix Lines Sanko Steamship Company Shinwa Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. Shipping Corporation of India Southern Star Spliethoff Shuttle Toko Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. United Arab Shipping Co. Western Bulk Carriers

NSA AGENCIES INC. 261 N. Joachim, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1536 George E. Duffy, President Ted C. Lee, Mid Gulf/South Atlantic Mgr. [email protected] A/S Bulkhandling Armada Shipping Coulouthros Ltd. Fednav International Ganmount Shpg. Guinomar International Hellespont S. S. Corp. J. Lauritzen Bulkers Kerr Norton Marine M & R Shipping Metal Logistics Nautica Navios Corporation Seamar Shipping Seatramp Tankers S. F. P. O. T & E Bulkers Torm Bulk Torvald Klaveness & Co., AIS Trans Sea Transport U. S. Steel Group - A Div. of USX Corp. U. S. Steel Mining Co., LLC

Vulica Shipping Co., Ltd.

PAGE & JONES INC. 52 N. Jackson St., Mobile, 36602 • (251) 432-1646 Michael B. Lee, President [email protected] Carnival Line • Central Gulf Crowley Lines Services • Forest Line Hapag-Lloyd Line International Transport Logistics • Keystone Shipping Co. Pelican Cargo Transport Rickmers Line Texaco, Inc. • Waterman ROSS MARITIME INC. P. O. Box 1022, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1611 Carl Black, President • [email protected] SEACLIFF AGENCIES, LLC P. O. Box 1947, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 433-1196 Ritchie Macpherson, Manager [email protected] Clipper Americas C.I. C. Drummond Coal OBC Forest Line

SEAGULL MARINE INC. Mobile Middle Bay Port, Bldg. 303 • (251) 443-6789 Tim Dardar, Vessell Agent [email protected]

SHIP SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC. 15065 NW 7th Avenue • Miami, FL 33168 President, Elias Giannakopoulos (305) 681-7447 • Fax (305) 769-3502 [email protected]

TRANSMARINE ALABAMA INC. 105 North Conception St., Mobile, 36602 Luis Sanchez-Navarro and Lee Collier [email protected] • (251) 432-8486 Carribean Forest Carriers Transmarine Chartering, Inc.

WESTFAL-LARSEN SHIPPING 163 St. Emanuel Street • Mobile, AL 36602 Office: (251) 694-6928 Torbjorn Skaar, Ops. Mgr. –

[email protected] Brookside Parkway, Suite 165 • Alpharetta, GA 30022 P. 770-569-5821 • F. 770-569-5823 Mike Hawe – [email protected] Becky Jenny – [email protected] Local Vessel Agent – Inchcape Shipping Services

WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE Regions Tower • 851 East I-65 Service Road Suite 1050 • Mobile, Alabama 36606 Tele: (251)-471-2661 • Fax: (251)-471-2662 E-mail:[email protected]

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