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March, 2008 Moran Tug Service Signs Contract with Cameron LNG January, 2008 Moran Commences Operations in Two North Carolina Ports January, 2008 Moran Acquires a Tugboat Simulator from MarineSafety International April, 2007 Once Again, Moran Towing of Texas Receives the OSPRA Award January, 2007 Continued Growth for Moran LNG ship-docking services December, 2006 Moran Towing and Compania Maritima Pacifico Sign Long Term Marine Services Agreement November, 2006 Paul R. Tregurtha Voted "Maritime Man of the Year" by Massachusetts Maritime Academy November, 2006 Moran's Participation in U.S. Coast Guard Demonstration Earns Citation for Merit October, 2006 Expansive Tugs Area Maritime Company Adds Boats to its Fleet News Article Archive |
Paul R. Tregurtha Voted "Maritime Man of the Year" by Massachusetts Maritime Academy On November 10, 2006, with the highest turnout in the event's history, Paul R. Tregurtha received the award "Maritime Man of the Year" at the annual award dinner hosted by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The annual event was initiated twelve years ago by Admiral Maurice Bresnahan to honor the recipient and to raise funds for a merit scholarship program to benefit five cadet scholars with top academic credentials. The funds raised are now incorporated into the general scholarship program. After receiving the award, Mr. Tregurtha offered some comments which focused on the lack of availability of qualified candidates to work in the tug and barge industry. He said that strict regulations plus the cost and time needed for licensing discourage many interested in pursuing a maritime career. Coincidentally, he indicated, it is increasingly difficult for crewmen to climb the traditional maritime ladder, as was historically the custom. Lifestyle issues are also a concern. Moran is actively addressing each of these issues. Mr. Tregurtha stated that, as in all of higher education, tuition and board costs are important factors in earning a maritime graduate degree, and lack of funding limits the number of students wishing to begin a career in the maritime industry. This is especially true for the traditional pool of maritime academy applicants. Funds for scholarship assistance provided through events like the Maritime Man of the Year Award Dinner are an important part of the total program and will help to increase the applicant pool. Mr. Tregurtha shared the honor of "Maritime Man of the Year" with Mr. John A. Angelicoussis, Chairman and CEO of Angelicoussis Shipping Group of Athens, Greece. Angelicoussis Shipping Group was one of the first companies to order and operate liquid natural gas newbuildings, it owns one of the largest tanker fleets in the world today. Both recipients, Mr. Tregurtha and Mr. Angelicoussis, well understand the complexities of operating a successful shipping company and each has particular awareness of the current strict safety and environmental requirements.  John A. Angelicoussis and Paul R. Tregurtha |
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