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Each year, the U.S. Air Force conducts Operation Pacer Goose. The purpose of the mission is to re-supply a U.S. Air Base in the northwest corner of Greenland with life-sustaining supplies, i.e. fuels, building materials, vehicles and other types of heavier supplies. The operation is carried out in July or August, the only time of year weather conditions permit and when the ice is at its thinnest. Follow along as the 2023 mission is completed.
We celebrated Roberto Clemente Day and the lasting impact of the Hall-of-Famer, humanitarian and beloved Puerto Rican hometown hero. In #HispanicHeritageMonth, we recognized Clemente’s pioneering role as the first Latin American player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame—paving the way for dozens of Latin-born inductees to follow. At Crowley, we are grateful to carry forward Clemente’s history and legacy as we carry out our commitment to the communities we serve.
Did you know that mangrove ecosystems can pull up to five times more carbon from the atmosphere than forests? Our dedicated team in Honduras recently came together to participate in planting 1,800 mangrove trees, helping to replenish Laguna de Alvarado in Puerto Cortes. They also took the time to understand how these remarkable trees benefit our planet on a global scale. We're incredibly proud of our team for their dedication to environmental conservation, and we're excited to share their efforts to make our world a better place.
We are joining forces with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to advance innovation in the maritime industry through augmented and virtual reality technologies. The Kognitiv Spark technology allows mariners and shoreside crew to more quickly complete maintenance, updates and upgrades on board with real-time, digital collaboration. This collaboration aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability in maritime operations.
Across multiple Crowley offices, we collected an astounding amount of clothes and textiles for donation and recycling. Jacksonville saw clothing donations reach a total of 400 pounds. El Salvador organized a clothing swap party where 180 items were exchanged, and over 1,000 items were donated in Central America and Alaska. We thank our employees for leading and supporting these efforts. You all play a vital role in changing lives and promoting sustainability.
Through their quality work, Crowley Engineering Services has been awarded the design and production contracts for a new Tier IV ship assist tugboat for owner-operator Crescent Towing. The vessel design features enhanced capabilities including more horsepower while the production package will allow for the builder to construct the vessel in a more modern, efficient and modular process. We are excited to continue to join Crescent Towing in advancing their high-performing fleet.
We are excited to welcome Kollin Fencil as the new senior vice president and general manager of Crowley Fuels, our Alaska-based business unit dedicated to providing energy logistics solutions including a variety of fuels and services throughout the state. Fencil brings strong leadership, operational expertise, and strategic vision to advance our commitment to safe, reliable service for our customers.
Proud to Tee Off for a Great Cause! Last week, Crowley had the honor of sponsoring the Towboat Golf Classic, an incredible event hosted by Northwest Maritime Center, that raised a whopping $290,000 in support of Maritime High School. Together, we're helping chart a course for the future of maritime education.
With our partners Fincantieri Marine Group we've reached a major milestone for U.S. offshore wind and maritime services. Construction of our new SOV to serve Coastal Virginia is now underway and the Crowley-ESVAGT team with CREST Wind is proud to support offshore wind's development. The 289-foot vessel will accommodate and transport wind-farm technicians to service and maintain wind turbines at sea.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the freight technology space and named a FreightTech 100 company for the second consecutive year. This recognition is a testament to our people, who are committed to finding innovative solutions, building paths across new channels, and enabling greater connection than ever before.
