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Alabama State Port Authority P.O. Box 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633, USA P: 251.441.7200 • F: 251.441.7216 • asdd.com Contents James K. Lyons, Director, CEO Larry R. Downs, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO Adm. Farragut Returns to Mobile for Mardi Gras...... 4

FINANCIAL SERVICES Alabama State Legislature Profiles...... 6 Larry Downs, Secretary/Treasurer 251.441.7050 Linda K. Paaymans, Vice President 251.441.7036 The Man for the Job: Alabama Development Office Director COMPTROLLER Pete Dranka 251.441.7057 Seth Hammett...... 10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Stan Hurston, Manager 251.441.7017 HUMAN RESOURCES Danny Barnett, Manager 251.441.7004 At the Helm: Seth Hammett...... 12 RISK MANAGEMENT Kevin Malpas, Manager 251.441.7118 INTERNAL AUDITOR Avito DeAndrade 251.441.7210 Made in Alabama: Griffin Wheel Company to Reopen in December 2011...... 14 MARKETING Judith Adams, Vice President 251.441.7003 Port Calls: Keep on Rockin’ Me, Baby—A Year of Alabama Music...... 18 Sheri Reid, Manager, Public Affairs 251.441.7001 Seabulk Towing is an established leader in harbor ship assist operations Pete O’Neal, Manager, Real Estate 251.441.7123 Currents...... 24 Pat Scott, Manager, Fixed Assets 251.441.7113 John Goff, Manager, Theodore Operations 251.443.7982 Of Men & Ships: Commodore Truxtun, American Naval Hero...... 27 and offshore towing services. Seabulk Towing operates a fleet of tugs primarily OPERATIONS H.S. “Smitty” Thorne, Executive Vice President/COO 251.441.7238 assisting crude, petroleum and chemical product tankers, barges, container Bradley N. Ojard, Vice President 251.441.8133 Departments Glenn Reibe, Training & Quality Control Manager 251.441.7156 Arrivals/Sailings...... 32 and other cargo vessels, and military vessels in docking and undocking, as Ron Adler, Asst. General Manager, Operations 251.441.7316 BULK OPERATIONS Raymond Dearmon, Manager 251.441.7676 Postcards from the Past...... 35 Melvin Barnett, Operations Superintendent 251.441.7675 well as providing LNG terminal support services. TERMINAL RAILWAY Mike Russell, General Manager 251.441.7301 Directory...... 36 GENERAL CARGO/INTERMODAL OPERATIONS John Mickler, Manager P: 251.441.7235 Steamship Agencies & Lines...... 38 F: 251.441.7231 CUSTOMER SERVICE Marx Nicholson, Manager 251.441.7047 TRAFFIC/SALES Anna Ward, Manager 251.441.7516 Chuck Camp, Logistics Manager 251.441.8179 PORT POLICE CHIEF Jimmie Flanagan P: 251.441.7777 F: 251.441.7172 TRUCK CONTROL Lester Davidson 251.441.7098

HARBOR MASTER Capt. Terry Gilbreath 251.441.7074

PLANNING & SECURITY Hal Hudgins, Vice President 251.441.7237

ENGINEERING SERVICES Jerald Kichler, P.E., Director 251.441.8975 ENVIRONMENTAL & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 18 Bob Harris, Director 251.441.7085 27

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This Mardi Gras season, Adm. David Glasgow Farragut returned to through the spirit of the USS FARRAGUT and its crew. The U.S. Navy ship, a guided missile , 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. Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama “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 ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY Cmdr. William Daly, captain Port Coordinator Capt. Hal Pierce. “It’s a fun tradition that we are all proud Tim Parker Jr., Chair, Tuscaloosa of the USS FARRAGUT, and of. And because of the history the name Farragut holds with our Port in Term expires July 31, 2013 his crew are greeted by particular, we were very excited to hear that the USS FARRAGUT was David J. Cooper, Vice Chair, Mobile Mobile’s . Term expires July 31, 2013 coming this year.” William B. Bru, 2nd Vice Chair, Mobile Term expires August 2, 2014 “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” has long been engrained in the H.L. “Sonny” Callahan, Mobile Port of Mobile history as the rallying cry of Adm. Farragut during the Battle Term expires August 2, 2014 of Mobile Bay in 1864. Credited with one of the decisive naval victories of Richard Weavil, Mobile the Civil War, Farragut became a naval hero and was the first person in the Term expires July 31, 2015 Mike Fields, Tuscaloosa U.S. Navy to be awarded the rank of admiral. Term expires August 2, 2014 Joseph McCarty, Birmingham Because of the special history that Mobile has with Adm. Farragut, for this Term expires July 31, 2015 particular visit, a solemn and appropriate ceremony was held to honor those Algernon Stanley, Huntsville lost in the Battle of Mobile Bay. “Until Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Mobile Term expires July 31, 2015 The Honorable Sam Jones, Bay was the single greatest combat loss at sea in U.S. history,” explained Mayor, City of Mobile (Ex-Officio) Reihm. “Ninety-three sailors went down with the USS TECUMSEH after it Term expires July 31, 2011 struck a torpedo.” ALABAMA SEAPORT EDITORIAL STAFF A wreath for the 93 lost at sea was thrown over the point The USS FARRAGUT was commissioned in June 2006 and Judith Adams, Editor-in-Chief where the TECUMSEH went down by Civil War re-enactors is the fifth ship to bear the name of Adm. Farragut. It is fitted Maureen Smith, Managing Editor dressed in Union uniforms. The ship sounded one long blast, with the latest technology to fulfill any offensive or defensive Scott Rye, Contributing Editor Sheri Reid, Editor-at-Large and in response, Fort Gains and Fort Morgan fired salutes tasking. The ship is captained by Cmdr. William Daly, who from their cannons. The U.S. Coast Guard also participated took command of the approximately 509-foot long vessel in EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS with a flyover. April 2010. Blake Herndon Niki Lim The ship and its crew always receive a big welcome by Karen Presley the Port of Mobile. This ceremony included City of Mobile Abby Rowell Greta Sharp dignitaries, the Azalea Trail Maids, USS ALABAMA Maureen Smith Crewmates, the Navy League of Mobile, the Mobile Jaycees Scott Thornburg and Davidson High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). In addition, throughout their stay, PHOTOGRAPHY the officers and crew are integrated into many Mardi Gras Stacey Green Marshall Goggins festivities from balls and parties to parades. Sheri Reid “Both the people of Mobile and the U.S. Navy treasure and Editorial offices of ALABAMA SEAPORT magazine are cherish this more than a century-old relationship because located at the International Trade Center, 250 N. Water it keeps them connected,” said Reihm. “The citizens under- Street, Mobile, AL 36602. To be added to or deleted from stand what our men and women in service are doing on the the mailing list, contact the Alabama State Port Authority Trade & Development Office at 251.441.7001. front lines, and the sailors go into the community and get to USS FARRAGUT and its crew were welcomed with a ceremony, which As part of a nearly 100-year-old tradition, the USS FARRAGUT, an approximately 509-foot know the people they protect.” included City of Mobile dignitaries, the Azalea Trail Maids, USS ALABAMA long guided missile destroyer, arrived at the Port of Mobile on March 4, as part of the city’s Crewmates, the Navy League of Mobile, the Mobile Jaycees and Davidson Mardi Gras festivities. High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC).

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Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey (R) Senator Del Marsh (R) President and Presiding Officer, Alabama State Senate President Pro Tempore, Alabama State Senate What particular agenda items are a priority this year? What particular agenda items are a priority this year? The legislature must pass our general fund and education budgets in a timely manner. The current fiscal year, 2011, has been thrust into proration due to the economic To give priority to those items in the “Handshake with Alabama:” create jobs decline nationwide. Currently, the Alabama Legislature is working to construct our and economic opportunities; control wasteful spending; end corruption in Mont- FY 2012 budget, and given that the economic outlook has not vastly improved, gomery; combat illegal immigration; and block the Washington, D.C., power many cuts will be necessary. grab. High priority will be given to legislation to support these key agenda items. What are your specific budget concerns? We have already begun to accomplish these priority agenda items. For example, While the budgets will attract a lot of attention, the Republican leadership is also during the special session in December of 2010, the legislature passed sweep- focused on job creation. We must not lose our focus on incentivizing businesses ing measures to toughen our ethics laws and put an end to corruption in the to come to Alabama and create jobs, and we must not forget existing small Alabama State Legislature. In addition, on March 10, 2011, The Rolling Reserve businesses in the process. Those existing small businesses are the backbone of Act was passed to help reduce future budget concerns. our state, so finding creative ways to help them grow is a priority.

Contact Information: The legislature is conducting business in an orderly fashion while focusing on Contact Information: How is the Port of Mobile contributing to Alabama’s economic recovery? Suite 725, 11 S. Union St., key priorities during this session with the goal of adjourning early. The legislature State House, Room 722, 11 S. Union St., The Port of Mobile is a great tool that Alabama has to offer, and we believe it is Montgomery, AL 36130 is committed to addressing budget issues in a timely manner, which will make Montgomery, AL 36130 an integral part of economic development for our state. We commend the Port Tel: (334) 242-7900 certain we live within our means while maintaining essential services. There’s a Tel: (334) 242-7877 Authority for their efforts to expand, create jobs and offer a world-class seaport E-mail: [email protected] good chance we will adjourn early this session, which would result in additional that benefits all of Alabama. Website: ltgov.alabama.gov savings for the State of Alabama and set the tone for future sessions. Committees: What are your specific budget concerns? Confirmations, Finance and Taxation, Education, Judiciary, Tourism and Marketing 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 D. Patrick Harris (R) principle: “Only in times of dire financial straits is systemic change possible.” Secretary of the Senate, Alabama State Senate After depending on federal funds to prop up the budget over the last 18 months, What particular agenda items are a priority this year? we must evaluate our priorities and provide leadership on where best to invest The overwhelming consensus among legislators appears to be that the creation our limited resources. of jobs and economic stimulus legislation constitute the highest priority this year. Both the education and general fund budgets face severe shortfalls in revenue. Recently, the Legislature passed The Rolling Reserve Act that was signed into This, coupled with the fact that shortfalls have occurred in the past two to three law by Gov. Bentley to reform its budget process to ensure a more stable stream years, has resulted in proration. 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 What are your specific budget concerns? end proration forever. Actions such as this by the legislature will help alleviate Budget concerns are tied directly, this year, to agenda items. inconsistency in the current budget process and reduce future budget concerns.

How is the Port of Mobile contributing to Alabama’s economic recovery? 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 The Port of Mobile is the gateway to Alabama. It has a tremendous impact on also one of the most valuable tools Alabama has in industry recruitment. A targeted the manufacturing industry in Alabama, as well as other growing markets, through Contact Information: economic development program, aimed at those industries which would rely on importing and exporting our goods and services around the world. To date, the State House, Room 707, 11 S. Union St., shipment of raw materials and/or finished goods through the Port of Mobile, would Alabama State Port Authority has provided 66,617 direct and indirect jobs and has Montgomery, AL 36130 result in the Port becoming an even greater contributor to our overall economy. had an overall economic impact of $7.92 billion+. The Port of Mobile alone has an Tel: (334) 242-7803 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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Representative Mike Hubbard (R) Representative (R) Speaker of the House, Alabama House of Representatives Speaker Pro Tempore, Alabama House of Representatives What particular agenda items are a priority this year? What particular agenda items are a priority this year? The House Leadership is committed to delivering on the promises we made In the regular session, we’re working on the “Handshake with Alabama.” It is good during the 2010 campaign. Our now famous “Handshake with Alabama” included for the state of Alabama and Alabama’s citizens. For example, the budget reserve proposals to: act is now law. This new law is designed to eliminate proration in coming years. • Allow small businesses and their employees to deduct 200 percent of their This legislature, under the new leadership of Speaker Hubbard and President healthcare costs from state taxes (HB61) Pro Tempore Marsh, is working aggressively to address the needs of the people • Keep Alabama a “Right-to-Work” state (HB64) now and in future years. • Block the implementation of any “Cap and Tax” policy pushed by liberals in Washington, D.C. (HB56) What are your specific budget concerns? • Get control of wasteful spending and ensure proration-proof budgets by Budgets are a grave concern in just about every state in the union and every enacting “rolling reserve” budget reform (HB57) governmental entity. We have a significant reduction in the funds available to the • Combat illegal immigration by empowering local law enforcement, and require budgets. In the General Fund Budget, I’m concerned about essential services proof of legal residency for government services (HB56) being funded. Some items may be seen as non-essential, but are important to Contact Information: • Require all elected officials and their spouses to disclose contracts (HB58) Contact Information: the quality of life in our state. One priority of the General Fund Budget is to Room 519-A, 11 S. Union St., Room 516, 11 S. Union St., fund Medicaid. Up to one million people in our state receive healthcare through Montgomery, AL 36130 There is legislative momentum behind these proposals. One, the Responsible Montgomery, AL 36130 Medicaid. We must do the best we can in serving the people of this state with Tel: (334) 242-7668 Budgeting and Spending Act, has already been signed into law. Alabamians are Tel: (334) 242-7664 their tax dollars. accustomed to politicians saying one thing on the campaign trail and then doing another in Montgomery. Last November, voters delivered a mandate for change. How is the Port of Mobile contributing Alabama’s economic recovery? Today, we are delivering on our promises to enact conservative, good-government The Port of Mobile is an extremely important entity in our state, not just to Mobile reforms. I commend my fellow members for staying true to our commitments and County and Baldwin County. It provides the ability for those in Alabama who coming through for Alabama taxpayers. 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 What are your specific budget concerns? important part of the state’s economy. The Port is on the front line of creating It’s clear that this legislature has some difficult choices to make. They really are and growing jobs. The Port of Mobile makes a critical contribution to our state. 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 Committees: simply cannot spend more than we take in. Though spending cuts will be painful, Rules, Ways and Means General Fund, Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure the house leadership is prepared to make the reductions necessary to avoid (Vice Chair), and Mobile County Legislative Committees. He also serves on the running a deficit. We will not shy away from making these tough choices because United States Energy Council and is the Chairman of the Permanent Oil and Gas that’s what we were sent to Montgomery to do. We must set priorities and Study Committee and the Legislative Council 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.

8 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 9 While unemployment in the state of Alabama was up to do not know that if they offer adult basic education training The Man for the Job: 8.9 percent in the summer, the state has had the lowest to their employees, they get a tax credit.” Alabama Development Office Director Seth Hammett unemployment in the Southeast for many months, according to Hammett. While news about the economy has recently been on the upswing, Hammett knows there is still much to accomplish. “The important thing to note is 75 percent of job creation “This has been a jobless recovery,” explained Hammett. comes from our existing business base,” continued “Even though businesses have become profitable again and Hammett. As part of that strategy, the ADO and Hammett Wall Street is getting better, businesses have not begun to have identified three components to ensure Alabama’s hire yet.” existing business base is not ignored: Most important to Hammett is preparation. “People overlook 1. Recruitment (community development) the importance of preparation,” he stated. “I think people 2. Retention/Expansion of existing business lose sight of the fact that economic successes like Thyssen- 3. Renewal in workforce training Krupp only happen because of years of planning.”

“Having sites and community development plans in place is No stranger to the work that lies ahead, Seth Hammett has important, so when businesses are looking for a place to worked behind the scenes in some of the state’s biggest grow, we have a product ready to sell,” stated Hammett. economic development efforts for many decades, bringing numerous jobs to citizens of Alabama. “Getting Alabama Hammett attributes a number of economic development back to full employment is a goal of mine and the governor,” successes—most notably the recent grand opening of said Hammett. “Basically, I wake up every day to find out ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA how we can do this job better.” 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 The Alabama Development Office’s sole mission is to create jobs in Alabama. The agency targets various industries for recruitment, such as automotive, going to be short, so we are anticipating a budget cut of aerospace, steel and biotech to name a few. approximately 10 percent,” he said.

In the wake of his inauguration in November, there is no eight years in the Legislature and I believe he has more ex- Hammett and his team continue to look at these budget question that Gov. Bentley has set his sights on job creation perience in economic development and knows more about it shortfalls as just that–challenges. “We just have to figure out for the state of Alabama. In his closing remarks on the State than just about anybody in Alabama.” how to be more effective and more efficient with less funds,” Capitol steps Gov. Bentley stated, “We’re going to put Ala- he stated. “We will call upon our business relationships such bama back to work. And I truly believe Alabama’s best days Alabama State Port Authority Director and CEO Jimmy as local chambers of commerce and the North Alabama are ahead.” Lyons was thrilled with Gov. Bentley’s selection of Seth Industrial Development Association as well as prominent Hammett to lead the ADO. “Seth has been a leader on Port companies like Alabama Power. All of these organizations According to Gov. Bentley, Seth Hammett is the man modernization and economic development in Alabama for can play a role in what ADO does for the state.” for the job. Speaker emeritus of the Alabama House of years. He understands the state’s competition, and what Representatives and the past chairman of the 16-state steps are vitally needed in technology and infrastructure to Currently, there are more than 90 biotechnology-related companies either As part of ADO’s focus on renewal in workforce training, the Southern Legislative Conference and past president of the ensure Alabama remains competitive,” said Lyons. doing business or headquartered in Alabama. agency will also continue to tap the other development office National Speakers Conference, Hammett was appointed resources within the state, such as the Alabama Technology by the governor of Alabama as Director of the Alabama “The ADO is the only public agency at the state level with Network (ATN), Alabama Industrial Development Training Development Office (ADO). job creation as its sole focus,” said Hammett. “The ultimate (AIDT) and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. goal is to get the state’s unemployment to 5.2 percent. In “We are very fortunate that Seth Hammett has agreed to December, we were back to 8.9 percent, so we have some Hammett specifically cites adult education as an improve- become director of the Alabama Development Office,” said work to do. We’re going to focus like a laser on creating jobs.” ment area. “We have more than 500,000 people in the state Gov. Bentley. “I have worked with Seth Hammett for the last without a high school diploma,” he said. “Many companies

10 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 11 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 Alabama Development Office (ADO) Most commonly known as “the” state agency for economic development, the Alabama Development Office Favorite music/musical artist: Classic country. If I had to pick one artist, it would probably be Mickey Gilley. (ADO) has one mission—simply to create jobs in Alabama. What experiences in your past best prepared you for the job you have today? Established by the Alabama Legislature in 1969, ADO coordinates economic development resources leading Throughout my career, I have been directly involved in economic development projects. 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. 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

Name/age: Seth Hammett, 64 CEO of another company who you admire? Wallace Malone, former CEO of SouthTrust Bank Title: Director Company: Alabama Development Office What is there about you that people would be surprised to learn? I am a licensed commercial pilot. Address: 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 670, Montgomery, Alabama 36130 Web: ado.alabama.gov They’re making a movie of your life. Is it a drama or comedy and who plays you? No. of employees: 23 I believe a movie of my life would likely be more of a drama. Clint Eastwood, if he could be made to consider it.

12 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 13 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.

“Ironworking certainly isn’t new to the Bessemer area. The Bessemer factory. An economic decline forced Griffin to industry made its first appearance in the 1880s,” explained shut its doors in 2001. Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Jim Bennett. “If you include the Tannehill Furnaces, the industry has been Griffin’s holding company, Amsted Rail, announced last in the area since 1830.” winter that it is investing $45 million in renovations of the closed plant. After being offline for a decade, renovations Bessemer was founded with the iron and steel industry in are required to upgrade the technology needed to produce The CSS ALABAMA display in the Alabama Iron and Steel Museum features artifacts recovered from the sunken CSS ALABAMA. The Confederate cannonballs mind. Henry Fairfield DeBardeleben, an iron and steel guru, the latest and highest-quality railroad wheels. Reopening the on display could have easily been made from iron produced in the Bessemer area. Photo courtesy of Marshall Goggins. founded the town in 1886. DeBardeleben named the town plant will help Griffin strengthen their position as a leader in “Bessemer” after Sir Henry Bessemer, who invented the railroad wheel quality, design and service. Officials speculate that the plant’s reopening will employ cations for certain positions during the refurbishing,” said open-hearth method of producing steel. DeBardeleben’s up to 160 area workers, and the annual payroll may top $6 Commissioner Brown. choice of name was an advertisement to the world. Five iron The announcement came after Griffin’s parent company be- million. Commissioner Sandra Little Brown, chairwoman of plants were established by 1890. gan to prepare for an upturn in demand for railway services. the economic development committee in Jefferson County, With the slump in the job market, the announcement of new “The market for railroad wheels in North America has always said, “This will have a great impact on the local economy. jobs is very stimulating for citizens as well as local politicians. In 1965, Griffin Wheel Company (Griffin) saw the same been cyclical, but we are committed to being prepared for the Bringing the business back will be like a homecoming to “I will be really pleased to see these jobs come to the county, potential in Bessemer as DeBardeleben did. According to anticipated upturn in demand stemming from projected in- the community.” and what makes it even better is they will be in my district,” Bennett, the company manufactured railroad wheels for creases in new freight car builds and rail traffic volumes over continued Commissioner Brown. “We feel good about it. It’s Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company, another the next few years,” Amsted Rail President John Wories said. “Griffin Wheel Company expects to be open for business a great project.” in December 2011, and they are already accepting appli-

14 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 15 Your New Fast Track to World Wide Cargo Transfer By Truck. By Rail. By Ship.

How the System Works: Mississippi Export Railroad, your turnkey Material Inbound Via Rail partner in freight shipping, now has a Bulk Handling/Transload Terminal with track setup for direct transfer and a separate track accessing a 40,000 sq ft warehouse. Located just North of Bulk Terminal Pascagoula, MS, the direct transfer tracks can accommodate up to 40 cars at one time, and the warehouse can handle 8 cars in one switch. Train car wheels manufactured in 1981 by Griffin Wheel Company TRANSLOAD WAREHOUSE “It’s exciting for west Jefferson County that industry is re- TRACKS in Bessemer, Ala. Griffin was a major supplier of the Pullman Fork Lift Material turning to Bessemer. Bessemer has a long history of iron Liquids - Pumped Lumber Standard Car Company plant, also in Bessemer. Photo courtesy of Grains - Conveyor Paper Mississippi Export Railroad is dedicated to handling your production and a wealth of resources and factory workers,” Stacey Green, Alabama Iron and Steel Museum. Powders - Conveyor Pulp Commissioner Bennett explained. Metal logistical needs e ciently and expeditiously. Our sta Super Sacks is here to accomodate you, no matter the shape or size. Direct The plant’s revival could not have come at to Stored in Warehouse Truck ready for loading in a better time. The economic downturn has truck caused the area’s unemployment rates to Property and Area Description Attributes skyrocket. According to Commissioner Ben- nett, the unemployment rates in Bessemer Nearest Interstate: I-10 Distance (miles): 5 Miles Water and Power on site and west Jefferson County are approximately Shipped out via Truck Shipped out via Truck to ports (containers) to ports (containers) Nearest 4 lane Highway: US Hwy 63 Distance (miles): 4 Miles 11 percent. or local businesses that or local businesses that Gated Terminal “Moving Companies Forward” are not rail served. areShipped not rail served.out via Truck Proximity to Major Cities: to ports (containers) Daily Switch Service According to Amsted Rail Senior Vice Pascagoula, MS (Port) Distance (miles): 15 Miles • Over 1 Million Square Feet of Warehousing President of Sales and Marketing William Adjacent Wye Track • Foreign Trade Zone Mobile, AL (Port) Distance (miles): 45 Miles O’Donnell, Griffin plans to remain in busi- • ½ Mile From I-10 Gulfport, MS (Port) Distance (miles): 45 Miles Storage capabilities for 100 cars ness well after the economic recovery. • 20 Minutes From Port of Mobile “This commitment towards increasing our • Cross Docking/Trans-Loading Services Hattiesburg, MS Distance (miles): 80 Miles capacity would ensure that Amsted Rail is • Pick & Pack/Mailing Services New Orleans, LA (Port) Distance (miles): 100 Miles • prepared to support our long term strategic RFID Bar Coding Capabilities • Fleet of Trucks, Vans and Flatbeds customers as business volumes return,” ex- MISSISSIPPI • Container Stuffing/Stripping plained O’Donnell. • Order Selection/Fulfillment • Kitting/Packaging

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

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 One of the world’s most famous blues musicians is W.C. Tourism Department’s “Top 10 Events for 2011.” The W.C. Handy. He is considered by many—including himself—to be The Alabama Tourism Department has given us all one more to Hear Live Music in Alabama,” sponsored by the Alabama Handy Music Festival in Florence, Ala. and BayFest in Mobile, the “Father of the Blues.” Handy was born on Nov. 16, 1873, reason to get off the couch and enjoy the vibrant culture in Tourism Department. Great places like The Blind Mule Res- Ala., sealed the seventh and eighth spots, respectively, on in Florence, Ala. He jumpstarted his career when he wrote our state. 2011 is officially the “Year of Alabama Music.” taurant and Bar in downtown Mobile, Zydeco in Birmingham the list. The Handy Festival is a week-long celebration in July a tune for a mayoral election, “Memphis Blues.” The song and the Rock Bottom American Pub in Montgomery are honoring the musical heritage of Northwest Alabama and was Handy’s first hit, and it was the first commercially pub- According to marketing director of the Alabama Tourism De- scattered throughout the state. the legacy of W.C. Handy. BayFest packs 225,000 rock lished blues song. Handy wrote other hits including “St. Lou- partment, Grey Brennan, the goal of the campaign is to have ’n’ rollers in the streets of downtown Mobile every October is Blues,” “Beale Street Blues” and “Yellow Dog Blues.” In local music play a role in the $9 billion tourism industry. The Or if concert halls and juke joints aren’t your scene, check out to watch some 125 live musical acts. “These 10 events 1941, Handy published an autobiography titled Father of the campaign sponsored the creation of an Alabama-shaped some of Alabama’s fantastic music festivals. The Hangout celebrate milestones in tourism in Alabama…These events Blues in which he describes his passion for creating music: guitar called the “Alabama Jammer,” which will be played by Music Festival is the newest event to shake, rattle and roll on showcase our state’s rich music and heritage,” said Lee “With a guitar I would be able to express the things I felt in musicians throughout the year. Alabama natives Eric Essex the sugar-white sand in Gulf Shores, Ala. Last year, perform- Sentell, director of Alabama Tourism. sounds.” Handy’s work has influenced generations of blues and Little Jimmy Reed played the “Alabama Jammer” at the ers included John Legend, the Zac Brown Band, The Black singers since. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame during the Jan. 20 kickoff. Crowes and many other big names. This year’s festival is set But the state has more than just hip venues and rocking festivals. for May 20–22, and as its website puts it: “2011 aims to be Alabama is home to deep-laid musical roots. Remember Vern It is probably a safe bet to say no wedding is complete with- If you don’t believe Alabama is home to some amazing mu- bigger and better with another stellar lineup.” Get your tick- Gosdin, the Commodores and Jimmy Buffett? They are all Ala- out Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E.” Cole was born on March 17, sicians, take a trip to one of the sites listed in “100 Places ets now at www.hangoutmusicfest.com before they sell out. bama musicians, but they are not Alabama’s only claims to fame. 1919, in Montgomery, Ala., and is known the world over for

18 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 19 A crowd enjoys live music at BayFest. Photo by Keith Necaise, courtesy of Bayfest.com.

Montgomery, Ala.—Hank Williams’ 1952 Cadillac on display in the Hank Williams Museum. 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 Hank Williams spent time as a child in this home. Photo courtesy of San Jose, Cal.—Hank Williams performing in November 1952. Photo courtesy every year,” said Anne Browder, with Georgiana City Hall. Georgiana City Hall. of Beth Petty. Alabama jazz musician, Eric Essex.

20 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 21 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 .

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.

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT FESTIVALS: Hank Williams Festival 30th Annual W.C. Handy Music Festival Georgiana, Ala. | May 20–21, 2011 | hankwilliamsfestival.com Florence, Ala. | July 23–31, 2011 | wchandymusicfestival.org The BayFest Gulf Shores, Ala. | May 20–22, 2011 | hangoutmusicfest.com Mobile, Ala. | Oct. 7–9, 2011 | bayfest.com BamaJam Music and Arts Festival Enterprise, Ala. | June 2–4, 2011 | bamajammusicfestival.com

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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 PRUDENT but through the aid of friends was able to be discharged from the ship. He subsequently declined a warrant as a in the , 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 . Toward the end of 1775, the POLLY was Thomas Truxtun became an early American naval hero, fighting in the War of intercepted and seized off St. Kitt’s by the British frigate Independence and the Quasi-War with France, leaving an indelible impression ARGO, and the merchant vessel was condemned under the on the young officers and sailors who served under him. Restraining Act. Upon completion of the INDEPENDENCE’s cruise, Captain Norfolk Southern Visitors Truxtun fitted out the privateer MARS, 20 guns, this time Truxtun returned to Philadelphia and signed on as a taking his depredations to the enemy’s doorstep. While 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 lieutenant in the privateer ship CONGRESS, one of the first cruising in the English Channel, Truxtun captured a large Port Authority (ASPA); Krista McAninley, NS; Shari Hulin, NS; Jason Reiner, NS; John Scheib, NS; Michael Hostutler, NS; Marx Nicholson, ASPA. Back row: Jake American vessels to receive a letter of marque and reprisal. number of prizes, sending them into Quiberon Bay, France, Bilthuis, NS; David Gooden, NS; Logan Moore, NS; Dominik Browne, NS; Shane Thomason, NS; Shawn Tureman, NS; Sean Woody, NS. The newly authorized Continental Navy was experiencing for condemnation in Admiralty Courts. difficulty recruiting officers and men for naval service as privateers offered the lure of prize money and higher wages, By 1781, Truxtun was captain of the 20-gun privateer ST. and experienced sailors flocked to the burgeoning fleet of JAMES. He carried a complement of 100 men, including privateers. The CONGRESS took a number of prizes off his third officer, William Jones, who would later serve as a in 1776, and Lt. Truxtun was given command of one U.S. Representative and go on to become U.S. Secretary of these captured ships and took it into New Bedford for of the Navy in January 1813. Truxtun was entrusted by the adjudication before an Admiralty Court. Continental Congress with the task of transporting Thomas Barclay, the first U.S. Consul to France. Sailing Oct. 5, 1781, The next year, Truxtun assisted in the fitting out of the priva- Barclay was accompanied by his wife, Mary, and their three teer brig INDEPENDENCE and took command of her when young children. The British had excellent intelligence of the she came off the ways. The INDEPENDENCE, 12 guns, took diplomat’s movements, and the Royal Navy dispatched the three large ships as well as a number of smaller prizes, cap- 32-gun hired sloop of war GOODRICH from New York to tured off the Azores. One of the larger prizes captured during intercept the ST. JAMES. The enemy sloop fell in with the this cruise was a British merchantman armed with 16 guns ST. JAMES almost as soon as the latter cleared the land and and carrying a cargo of sugar. Other prizes included a brig closed for action. Truxtun’s gun crews matched those of the and a sloop, both laden with cargoes of rum and other goods. British privateer volley for volley, inflicting enough damage to

26 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 27 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 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 During the Revolution, Truxtun successfully commanded a number of priva- British frigate hove into view. No matter how courageous an teers, capturing British prizes and transporting valuable cargoes of much- officer, there was no point in continuing the action in the face needed supplies. 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 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 A frigate gun crew preparing to go into battle. back to armed conflict. the guns of the heavier frigate. Barreaut tried to close with Nearly a year later, on the evening of Feb. 1, 1800, Truxtun With the Quasi-War with France in the offing, Thomas Trux- the CONSTELLATION to board her, but Truxtun managed to sighted the French frigate LA VENGEANCE, 50 guns. As in Truxtun accepted a commission as a captain in the newly formed U.S. Navy tun accepted a commission as a captain in the fledgling cross the French frigate’s bows, raking her decks with deadly the previous engagement, the Frenchman tried to run and and commanded the USS CONSTELLATION in her successful engagement effect as he did so. The CONSTELLATION passed to wind- was chased down by the American. What followed was a U.S. Navy, becoming only the sixth commissioned officer against the larger French frigate L’INSURGENTE on Feb. 9, 1799. in the new service. With its , Congress ward of L’INSURGENTE, and the port gun crews of each five-hour running gun battle in the dark, the nighttime lit by had authorized the construction of six . Three were guns and said to be the fastest frigate in the French Navy. vessel exchanged volleys with each other. While the French stabs of flame from the guns as the ships exchanged volleys. soon put on hold, with construction continuing on three. Truxtun’s own frigate carried an armament of only 38 guns; frigate carried more guns, they were 12-pounders and no At one point, Marine sharpshooters cut down the members The CONSTELLATION, under construction at Fell’s Point in nevertheless, L’INSURGENTE showed Truxtun a clean pair match for Truxtun’s 24-pounders. In the face of certain de- of a would-be French boarding party, littering the deck of the Baltimore, was being built under the direction of Col. David of heels as she attempted to flee the American warship. Trux- feat and to avoid further destruction and bloodshed, Capt. larger ship with bodies. His ship a floating wreck, the French Stodder. Upon receiving his commission, Truxtun was as- tun gave chase. A squall sprang up during the chase. While Barreaut struck to the CONSTELLATION, giving Truxtun the commander only managed to escape when a squall blew in. signed as the prospective commanding officer of the frigate. the CONSTELLATION took in sail, L’INSURGENTE’s com- distinction of the first major victory in an American-designed The CONSTELLATION suffered significant damage to her Under Truxtun’s guidance, USS CONSTELLATION became manding officer, Capt. Michel-Pierre Barreaut, pressed on, and-built frigate. French casualties included 29 killed and 44 rigging but managed to limp into port in Jamaica and jury rig the first U.S. frigate to put to sea. resulting in her topmast carrying away. The French frigate wounded. The Americans had lost one man killed and two enough repairs to see her home. hove to as the American frigate bore down on her. were wounded in the engagement. Truxtun became an instant Truxtun was ordered to the , and sailed with the celebrity following the naval duel, not only in America but in- Congress awarded Capt. Truxtun a Gold Medal on March rank of commodore, in command of the CONSTELLATION As soon as he could bring his 24-pounders to bear on ternationally, as well. The merchants of Lloyd’s Coffee House 29, 1800, for his two victories over the French. The officer and a squadron of smaller vessels. The CONSTELLATION L’INSURGENTE, Capt. Truxtun had his gun crews fire a in London were so impressed with the victory that they sent went on to command USS PRESIDENT and a squadron of fell in with a French frigate on Feb. 9, 1799, near Nevis. The double-shotted volley into the Frenchman’s . The damage the commodore a silverplate tea set valued at 600 guineas. 10 vessels in the West Indies for a few months. In 1802, Frenchman proved to be L’INSURGENTE, mounting 50 was staggering, as balls tore through bulwarks and smashed Commodore Truxtun was given command of a squadron

28 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 29 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. established 1892 The naval officer had made an indelible impression on his ju- global logistics nior officers, including such future stalwarts as David Porter, Isaac Hull and John Rogers, who credited his leadership for progress anchored in tradition their later success. Capt. Truxtun demonstrated true leader- ship and a grasp of naval tactics that made him a standout supply chain management • general & bulk cargo • automotive specialists 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.

Following Commodore Truxtun’s successful engagement with the French frig- Truxtun ran an unsuccessful bid for a Congressional seat Huntsville, AL ate LA VENGEANCE, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Page & Jones, Inc. in 1810 but was elected sheriff of Philadelphia County in 1816. Commodore Thomas Truxtun died May 5, 1822, and Locations is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia. The Birmingham, AL 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 Jackson, MS Atlanta, GA Norfolk, a Truxtun Park in Annapolis, Md., and the town of Truxtun, N.Y., is named in the officer’s honor.

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(251) 666-6287 SAFETY SOURCE INC.—6161 Rangeline Road...... (251) 443-7445 ALPHA MARINE SURVEYORS–180 Country Club Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-7299 WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC...... (800) 342-4598 UNITOR SHIP SERVICES—500 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-0762 BULK MARINE RESOURCES...... (251) 295-4838 SHIP CHANDLERS/SERVICES W. T. AMES & ASSOCIATES—149 Fairway Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1172 AIR GAS GULF STATES—5480 Hamilton Blvd, Theodore, 36582...... (251) 653-8743 WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—4600-B Cypress Business Park Drive...... (251) 662-7474 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308...... (251) 661-2105 TRUCK TANK LINES GEORGE BROOKFIELD—186 Ridgewood Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1758 ATLAS MARITIME SERVICES CO.—P. O. Box 2901...... (251) 432-4533 INTRANSIT—Hwy. 43, Malcolm, AL ...... (888) 299-0069 MICHAEL H. BARRIE—263 N. Jackson St...... (251) 433-8122 AUTRY GREER & SONS—2850 W. Main St...... (251) 457-8655 MATLACK, INC...... (251) 675-5686 FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDERS MCKENZIE TANK LINES, INC...... (251) 457-2331 (H CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS) C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC...... (251) 476-1998 AZALEA GLASS & MIRROR—251 St. Louis St...... (251) 434-0000 RICHARD BESSELAAR—2809 Cottage Hill Rd...... (251) 476-9909 CTW LAUNDRY/LINEN SVC.—2750 Mauvilla Dr...... (251) 476-2229 MILLER TRANSPORT...... (251) 457-0471 H AIR/SEA FORWARDING—3812 Springhill Ave...... (251) 460-0551 C. E. COLLIER & ASSOCIATES, INC.—5050 Lossing Rd., Coden, AL...... (251) 873-4382 CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLY—456 Dauphin Island Pky...... (251) 479-7443 REDWING CARRIERS, INC...... (251) 675-5640 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE...... (251) 441-7012 CAPT. JOHN D. SMITH—P. O. Box 2585, Daphne...... (251) 626-8394 CORTNEY COMPANY, INC...... (888) 267-8639 DIVERSIFIED LIFTING SYSTEMS—Elgg Bertens...... (800) 752-1214 PAUL A. BOULO, INC.—255 N. Joachim St...... (251) 433-5445 CARMACK MARINE IND. SVC. INC.—1609 B Rochelle Street...... (251) 662-5765 U.S. COAST GUARD H JOHN M. BRINING CO.—P. O. Box 403...... (251) 432-9741 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE MARINE & IND. COATINGS—Corrosion Control...... (251) 341-9189 COMMAND CENTER – 24 HRS...... (251) 441-5976 COOK CLAIMS SERVICE—P. O. Box 160461...... (251) 470-0774 GENERAL MACHINERY, INC.—P. O. Box 5174...... (251) 473-1588 WATERWAYS...... (251) 441-5940 H N. D. CUNNUNGHAM—205 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-4633 GENERAL MARINE SERVICE—P. O. Box 2533...... (251) 928-6728 GLASCOW-MOORES—808 Executive Park Dr...... (900) 659-7000 PORT STATE CONTROL...... (251) 441-5279 EMERY FOWARDING—2215 Ave. “O” Brookley Complex...... (251) 433-0885 C. L. HAMILTON—P.O. Box 302...... (251) 433-9997 GLOBAL SUPPLY CO.—5570 Rangeline Rd., Suite B...... (251) 443-6456 VESSEL ARRIVAL DESK...... (251) 441-5279 EMO TRANS...... (251) 342-3313 DC MARITIME TECHNOLOGIES INC.—2210 Main St., Daphne, AL 36526...... (251) 625-0503 GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 SR. INVESTIGATING OFFICER—Bldg. 102 Brookley Complex, S. Broad St...... (251) 441-5207 H EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL...... (251) 431-4992 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 GULF COAST MARINE SUPPLY CO.—P. O. Box 2088...... (251) 452-8066 VESSEL INSPECTION...... (251) 441-5203 JENSEN SHIPPING CO.—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL...... (205) 328-2343 MARINE INSPECTION, LLC–63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602...... (251) 375-2020 HILLER SYSTEMS, INC. (Marine Decking / Repair)—3751 Joy Springs Drive...... (251) 661-1275 CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLIES—456 Dauphin Island Parkway...... (251) 479-5746 H CAROLE C. LELAND—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL...... (205) 328-2343 NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC.—Commerce Building, Ste. 605, 118 N. Royal St...... (251) 432-0781 USDA PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE KAMIL SHIP SUPPLY—500-504 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-0762 RICHARD F. WALCK 3737 Government Blvd., Suite 517...... (251) 661-2742 H CTB USA OF ...... (866) 621-0091 ext. 224 NAUTECH MARINE CONSULTANTS, INC.—7226 Bridgewood Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527...... (251)-447-0422 KENNEDY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.—P. O. Box 9939...... (251) 666-8615 LILLIEROOSE CORP.,–1709 Thistlewaite Dr., Mobile 36618...... (251) 259-5362 PAGE MARINE—4153 Tamworth Dr...... (251) 661-1520 KLOMAR SHIP SUPPLY—P. O. Box 1118...... (251) 471-1153 WAREHOUSES (H U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse) (H H U.S. Customs Bonded Carrier) H M. G. MAHER & CO., INC.—80 St. Michael’s St., Ste. 315...... (251) 433-8474 PORT CITY MARINE SURVEYORS—D. J. Smith...... (251) 661-5426 L & M WELDING SUPPLY INC.—51 S. Hallet St...... (251) 432-3615 H ATLAS SHIP SERVICES...... (251) 432-4533 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL...... (203) 926-8911 SABINE SURVEYORS—851 East I-65 Service Rd. South...... (251)-433-9997 MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.—150 Virginia St...... (251) 438-4617 AVERITT EXPRESS...... (251) 443-7703 SGS MINERALS—P. O. Box 1962...... (251) 432-2781 MARINE SPECIALTY CO.—111 Short Texas St...... (251) 432-0581 AZALEA BOX COMPANY...... (251) 457-6940 H RICHARD MURRAY & CO.—109 No. Conception St...... (251) 432-5549 MIDSTREAM FUEL—P. O. Box 2826...... (251) 433-4972 H PAGE & JONES, INC.—52 N. Jackson St...... (251) 432-1646 SHIP ARCHITECTS, INC...... (251) 621-1813 H H BALDWIN TRANSFER...... (251) 433-3391 MOBILE SHIP CHANDLERY CO.—210 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-3501 CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC...... (205) 668-4042 WOODRUFF INDUSTRIES INC—4021 Shana Drive...... (251) 473-5327 PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-6045 Birmingham, P. O. Box 320126...... (205) 595-8429 H H DOCKSIDE SERVICES INC...... (251) 432-6592 PORT CITY CLEANERS/K&K ENTERPRISES (Laundry/Repairs)...... (251) 452-0813 Huntsville, P. O. Box 6025...... (256) 772-0231 H SEPARATOR SPARES & EQUIPMENT—8610 Highway 188, Irvington, AL...... (866) 218-0013 DOTHAN WAREHOUSE...... (334) 793-6003 T. A. PROVENCE & CO.—P. O. Box 942...... (251) 433-5424 MARITIME WASTE DISPOSAL H EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP...... (251) 432-7784 AARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304...... (251) 666-8143 SHANGHAI TRADING CO.—2000 Airport Blvd...... (251) 473-6446 H GEO. RUEFF, INC.—P. O. Box 2962...... (251) 433-8851 SMITH SERVICES OF ALABAMA—701 Bill Myers Dr...... (251) 675-0855 H H JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING...... (251) 443-9125 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 16504...... (251) 666-5724 FINCH COMPANIES...... (251) 457-6671 SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT FORWARDERS—6448 Hillcrest Crossing...... (251) 661-7284 R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd...... (251) 452-0154 SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY CO.—1920 Avenue A...... (251) 432-5657 STIEGLER SHIPPING CO., INC.—1151 Hillcrest Rd., Suite F...... (251) 639-7300 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO.—75 Beauregard St...... (251) 432-1705 H H GULF COAST INTERMODAL...... (251) 653-1880 DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122...... (251) 438-2362 KEYPORT WAREHOUSING...... (251) 964-4607 TEAM WORLDWIDE — 3357-6 Copter Rd. , Pensacola, FL 32514 ...... (850) 698-1465 WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY—940 Martin Luther King Dr., Prichard...... (251) 457-8681 FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL...... (251) 626-3295 WILSON DISMUKES (pumps/room AC/generators)—2646 Government Blvd...... (251) 476-9871 H MEADOR WAREHOUSE...... (251) 457-4376 TRADELANES — 61 St. Joseph St., Suite 1000 ...... (251) 343-8031 INDUSTRIAL WATER SERVICE—1980 Ave. A...... (251) 694-7500 WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—5880 I-10 Industrial Pkwy, Theodore...... (251) 662-7474 MERCHANTS TRANSFER COMPANY...... (251) 457-8691 TRANSGROUP WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS – 162 State St. 36602...... (251) 433-7668 OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. Box 1803...... (251) 690-9010 H MOBILE MOVING & STORAGE CO...... (251) 438-3658 H DANIEL F. YOUNG—1215 Seminole Dr. NW, Hartselle, AL...... (256) 773-6202 PSC.—4531 Hamilton Blvd., Theodore, AL 36582...... (251) 443-7701 SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING H H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE , INC...... (251) 471-5369 H W.R. ZANES & CO. OF LA, INC.—P. O. Box 1006...... (251) 438-1597 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.—17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL...... (251) 829-4006 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL MACHINE WORKS, INC...... (251) 433-1974 RELOAD ALABAMA...... (251) 432-2568 ATLANTIC MARINE, INC.—P. O. Box 3202...... (251) 690-7100 H S/M WAREHOUSE...... (251) 679-3344 36 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 37 Vulica Shipping Co., Ltd. STEAMSHIP AGENCIES Atlantic Trade Don Walden – 770-226-5909 PAGE & JONES INC. AND LINES Sara Beth Fielden – 770-226-5945 52 N. Jackson St., Mobile, 36602 • (251) 432-1646 Doug Barton – 770-226-5930 Michael B. Lee, President AZTEC MARITIME SERVICE INC. [email protected] P.O. Box 1505, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-7273 Operations/Mobile Carnival Line Mark Fenton, President • [email protected] Neil Turner - 251-433-3800 • Central Gulf Fax: 251-434-6552 Crowley Lines Services BIEHL & COMPANY • Forest Line 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 GULF HARBOR SHIPPING Hapag-Lloyd Line P. O. Box 1246, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1605 2000 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 100, Slidell, LA 70458 International Transport Logistics Larry McInnis, Local Manager (985) 661-8005 • Fax: (414) 921-5013 • Keystone Shipping Co. [email protected] [email protected] Pelican Cargo Transport Rickmers Line Columbus Line - Aust/N.Z. Texaco, Inc. Columbus Line - South America INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES Waterman Concorde Line 11 North Water St. •

Gulf Africa Line Suite 9290 • Mobile, 36602 Hinode Lline Elaine E. Dearmon, Vice President ROSS MARITIME INC. Josie Mock, Manager P. O. Box 1022, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1611 National Shipping Co., of Saudi Arabia Carl Black, President • [email protected] Navinter Line Phone: (251) 461 2747 • Fax: (251) 461 2748 ousing

Nordana Nordana Worldwide LOTT SHIP AGENCY INC. SEACLIFF AGENCIES, LLC 259 N. Conception, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1621 P. O. Box 1947, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 433-1196 Trucking Stevedoring Warehousing Pan Ocean Line Ritchie Macpherson, Manager U. S. Africa Navigation Line P. O. Box 1802, Mobile, 36601 William B. Lott, President [email protected] BLUE WATER SHIPPING COMPANY Stephen G. Havranek, Vice President Clipper Americas 4739 Utica Street [email protected] C.I. C. Suite 103 Drummond Coal Metairie, LA 70006 MARITIME ENDEAVORS OBC Forest Line (504) 455-8462 SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. [email protected] 1901 Alabama State Docks Blvd, Building 50, SEAGULL MARINE INC. Suite 109, Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile Middle Bay Port, Bldg. 303 • (251) 443-6789 BULK SHIPPING INC. P.O. Box 1064, Mobile, AL 36633 Tim Dardar, Vessell Agent 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 Jason Kernion, operations Manager [email protected] P. O. Box 88, Mobile, 36601 • (251) 433-1585 (251) 434-9600 • Fax: (251) 441-7171 email: [email protected] SHIP SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC. Thomas Murray • [email protected] 15065 NW 7th Avenue • Miami, FL 33168 MCW Shipping NORD-SUD SHIPPING, INC. President, Elias Giannakopoulos CG RAILWAY 605 St Francis Street (305) 681-7447 • Fax (305) 769-3502 11 North Water St., Suite 18290, Mobile, 36602 Mobile, Al. 36602 [email protected] (251) 243-9228 • Fax: 251-706-6937 Paul Pugh Email: [email protected] P. (251) 431-7274 • F. (404) 348-4380 TRANSMARINE ALABAMA INC. Cell – (251) 895-1507 105 North Conception St., Mobile, 36602 LBH USA (CISA) Email – [email protected] Luis Sanchez-Navarro and Lee Collier Danny Guthrie, Local Manager [email protected] • (251) 432-8486 ASD Blvd., Suite 107 NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL AGENCY Carribean Forest Carriers P.O. Box 1083, Mobile, AL 36633 One St. Louis Center, Suite 3002, 36602 Transmarine Chartering, Inc. 251-694-7001 • [email protected] Rachel Allen, Marketing Director • (251) 431-6335 [email protected] WESTFAL-LARSEN SHIPPING CMA CGM Atlantic Bulk Carriers 163 St. Emanuel Street • Mobile, AL 36602 CMA-CGM (America) LLC Atlanticargo (ACS) Office: (251) 694-6928 Big Lift T orbjorn Skaar, Ops. Mgr. – 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 325 [email protected] Roswell, GA 30076 C.C.N.I. Scot Stinson COSCO Brookside Parkway, Suite 165 • Alpharetta, GA 30022 Marine Pipe Reconditioning (770) 729-6733 Ext. 6733 CMA/CGM P. 770-569-5821 • F. 770-569-5823 [email protected] CSAV Mike Hawe – [email protected] Rebecca Dyson Ext. 2394 China Shipping Becky Jenny – [email protected] 757-961-2394 Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha Local Vessel Agent – Inchcape Shipping Services [email protected] Emirates Shipping Line (AGX) Hoegh Lines WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE Kawasaki (K Line) Regions Tower • 851 East I-65 Service Road CRIMSON SHIPPING CO., INC. Suite 1050 • Mobile, Alabama 36606 Ken Wear, Terminal Operations Manager Lykes/Americana 150 Viaduct Road • Chickasaw, AL 36611 Maersk Tele: (251)-471-2661 • Fax: (251)-471-2662 251-457-9551 • Fax: (251) 457-9597 Mitsui E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] Navix Lines Sanko Steamship Company • AMERICAN FLAG LINE FILLETTE, GREEN SHIPPING SVC. (USA) CORP. Shinwa Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. 261 N. Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Shipping Corporation of India PO Box 1842, Mobile, AL 36633 Southern Star Office (251) 375-2224 • Fax (251) 423-6813 Spliethoff Shuttle Cell (251) 379-6597 • Email: [email protected] Toko Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. Web: fillettegreen.com United Arab Shipping Co. Western Bulk Carriers GAC SHIPPING (USA) INC. 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 740 • Houston, TX 77019 NSA AGENCIES INC. (713) 533-3200 • Fax: (713) 533-3220 261 N. Joachim, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1536 Email: [email protected] George E. Duffy, President Tom Nasman, President & CEO Ted C. Lee, Mid Gulf/South Atlantic Mgr. [email protected] GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORP. A/S Bulkhandling 118 North Royal St., Suite 509 • Mobile, AL 36602 Armada Shipping Office: (251) 438-5071 (24 hr) • Fax: (251) 438-5072 Coulouthros Ltd. Email: [email protected] Fednav International John Kirkpatrick Jr, District Manager Ganmount Shpg. Guinomar International Richardson Stevedoring & Logistics GLOVIS AMERICA, INC. Hellespont S. S. Corp. 1110 Montlimar Dr., Suite 630, Mobile, AL 36609 J. Lauritzen Bulkers Stan Winter, Manager; [email protected] Kerr Norton Marine (251) 342-8292; Fax: (251) 342-8291 M & R Shipping ZIM Metal Logistics & Affiliated Companies Nautica GRIEG STAR SHIPPING Navios Corporation Atlanta, Georgia Seamar Shipping [email protected] Seatramp Tankers S. F. P. O. - Gulf (Med) Trade T & E Bulkers “Seamless Solutions” Julie Springer - 770-226-5931 Torm Bulk Emily Kiley - 770-226-5941 Torvald Klaveness & Co., AIS Thomas Johansen – 770-226-5936 Trans Sea Transport Customer needs and satisfaction are the number one priority. U. S. Steel Group - A Div. of USX Corp. U. S. Steel Mining Co., LLC For more information, please contact Mike Richardson in Mobile 38 ALABAMA SEAPORT • FEBRUARY 2011 PH # 251-432-0081 Fax # 251-432-0082 ALABAMA STATE PRSRT - STD PORT AUTHORITY U.S. POSTAGE MOBILE, AL 36633 PAID MOBILE, AL PERMIT NO. 1390 Address Service Requested

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