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Message from the Chairman September 11, 2001 They were the tallest buildings in a proud city full of tall buildings. They rose against the New York City skyline as twin symbols of ambition and achievement. They were the first glimpse of mighty Manhattan for visitors approaching the city. But the Trade Center was much more than a landmark or symbol. First and foremost is was a dynamic place of commerce. Many thousands of people from all walks of life and from many nations came to those buildings every day to earn their living and to participate in the great stream of finance that has enriched the world. Moran Towing Corporation was among its first tenants, moving into One World Trade Center while the upper floors were still under construction. It remained the site of our headquarters until 1986. Events since the morning of September 11, 2001 have tested the resolve of all Americans. The outpouring of sympathy compiled with the self-sacrifice of all volunteers, firefighters, EMS personnel, police, and people from all walks of life have helped build the foundation for coping with this tragic attack. Moran, and many of our people afloat and ashore, have been engaged in providing assistance. Moran has helped in many ways, including the ferrying of over 5000 people away from the scene on September 11, assisting with debris removal, transporting rescue workers and officials to various locations within the port, and assisting in the deployment of our naval vessels from Norfolk. For the many who have been directly involved, our crews, and supervisors, the hours have been very long. Crew changes were not possible due to port and airport lock downs, and many people were left stranded. In spite of hardships, the request from all of our employees has been how can we do more to help. From the outset, we volunteered all of our equipment to the United States Coast Guard and to the City of New York and have worked closely with them ever since. Operations in almost all of our ports were disrupted, and this has meant extra hours spent in scheduling and in repositioning equipment, and in communication with customers, crews, and Coast Guard officials. Port operations are beginning to open up again, but things will probably never return to "normal". Our lives and our businesses have been permanently impacted. One thing that has not been damaged, and in fact has been strengthened, is our spirit, our sense of unity as a Nation, and our sense of unity as a Company. Moran was a significant participant in World War II and in the Normandy invasion. As a company, we have always stood ready to help our country in times of need, and this time is no exception. We have always had a kindred feeling for the uniformed services: firefighters, police, and EMS personnel. We will be contributing to the appropriate agency to help the families of those whose loved ones have been killed or are missing. Moran sends its heartfelt sympathies to those whose loved ones perished on September 11, 2001, and expresses its gratitude to all of those whose actions and sacrifices saved so many. Our grief is somewhat lessened by our enormous pride in the heroism displayed by innumerable people in innumerable ways throughout this ordeal. We would be remiss if we did not take special note of our tug crews in New York who so promptly and tirelessly responded to the calls for help. We thank them and all who served so magnificently. God bless you all, and God bless America. Paul R. Tregurtha Chairman |
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