Manage CES' tug operations assisting LNG carriers docking at Cove Point LNG Terminal in Maryland, USA. Also manage the property which hosts the tugs, known as Ship's Point Business Park in Lusby, MD. Ship's Point Business Park has four commercial tenants in addition to CES.

Administer the property which hosts Chesapeake Energy Services LLC's tugs; manage property leased by several other industrial businesses.

Assist in evaluation of needs and design of services required for safe and efficient docking and undocking of LNG tankers under all conditions.

Efficient navigation of the advanced research vessel R/V Rachel Carson to research stations and maintaining her precise position on station using DP; assist scientific party; operate deck equipment including CTD winch & trawl winch. In this work it's important to understand and facilitate the scientist's operational needs underway: including initial planning of the scientific mission to best use the available equipment, and making appropriate changes to itinerary in response to weather or scientific contingencies. Overall, a challenging and interesting assignment, working with creative and demanding folks.

CES uses tugboats owned and operated by Moran Towing Corporation and McAllister Towing & Transportation to provide docking, undocking & standby services to the LNG tankers calling at Cove Point LNG Terminal in Maryland USA. CES coordinates all operations, oversees safety & security, and deals directly with customers. During each tanker visit to Cove Point I worked with Cove Point Terminal management, the cargo Shipper, Calvert County Division of Emergency Management, and the USCG to ensure the highest standards of safety and security for these critical cargoes. Other skills: Tug shiphandling operations, RCP & ISM Safety Management Systems, trained as a tractor tug (ASD) operator.

Captained harbor tugs, mostly doing ship assist work; but also performed coastal barge and ship towing. Substantial experience with single-screw, twin screw and Combi-tug operations. I was called upon for special projects, such as the George P. Coleman Bridge replacement project in 1996. I also served as Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) trainer for Moran's Baltimore fleet, helping new Mates and Mate trainees meet USCG qualifications.