Eric Hassell & Son Ltd 45th Anniversary Special

20-PAGE SPECIALNOVEMBER 16, 2014

N 1914, World War I was under way. Battles wereraging on the seas and the future was in a stateof uncertainty. In that year of turmoil, EricHassell was born and a future of seafaring waswritten in the waves of time. Eleven years later,

Eric Hassell’s father and grandfather, both known menof the seas, insisted that their progeny embark on ajourney that would mould him into the man that wouldcreate a company that has endured for 45years.

Born with “salt in his veins,” the 11-year-old Hassellset out in 1926 aboard a 65-foot trading schooner,Edward VII, to craft his knowledge and skill for the finefuture that lay ahead of him. The young Hassell would

be a deck boy doing choressuch as swabbing the decksand splicing ropes but whennot consumed withresponsibilities of the ship, hecould be found reading.Learning was a passion thatwould serve him well as heprogressed through hierarchyto become a captain just adecade later.

After serving hisapprenticeship, Hassell tookover the captaincy of EdwardVII. He also captained otherboats, including Comrade,Manuata and the Lucille Smithbefore taking over themotorised and ill-fated Zipperin 1959.

Four years into the captaincy of the Zipper, thevessel succumbed to the seas and began taking onwater, marking the first sailing mishap for Hassell in 27years at sea. Though the crew was rescued by apassing ship, this proved to be a crossroad in hiscareer as he had previously vowed never to return tothe seas were a vessel to slump beneath the waves

with him aboard.In the life of a mariner, the journeys instil a desire

for adventure and movement. This desire kept Hassellrestless and so he ventured into the entrepreneurialworld and founded a small business in Barnes Building,located then near to the Chamberlain Bridge on BridgeStreet. In 1969, the year of the first moonwalk, EricHassell & Son Ltd. (EHS) was founded.

One year into business, with his son Geoffrey, theagency was handling almost 100 inter-island freightersthat called at Barbados and would prove a powerhousein the industry with the innovations to come. In 1973,the first open hatch bulk carriers of grain, corn andrice, was introduced, revitalising the industry withvessels fitted with their own conventional slewingcranes and with their own grabs, optimal for thedischarge operation.

Prior to the inception of EHS, all inter-island motorvessels were represented by the British West IndiesSchooner Owners Association and utilised theCareenage. When that company went out of business,EHS took over 90 per cent of the vessels becoming the

FOLLOWING in his father’s and grandfather’sfootsteps, Eric Hassell became known as a man ofthe seas.At left: The Zipper, one of a number of shipscaptained by Eric Hassell. (GPs)

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45th Anniversaryof meeting the shipping needs of Barbados!

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goliath in shippingrepresentation that itcontinues to improve upon.

As business grew, thecompany moved from theBarnes Building to an office onthe top floor of the buildingnext door to the then ManningWilkinson and ChallenorLimited, Upper Broad Street.

With the opening of theDeep Water Harbour, shipscould no longer use theCareenage.

Further growth of thebusiness saw it making yetanother move, this time toCockspur House, beforemoving to its present locationin Carlisle House.

In order to unite shippingagents on matters pertaining tothe handling of ships and cargo,and to ensure positiverelationships were maintainedbetween the shipping agents,related port agencies, and theunion, EHS became one of thefounding members of theShipping Association ofBarbados. By 1992, EHS delvedinto the containerised shippingmarket to provide qualityrepresentation to European and United States-basedshipping lines. But in 1994,Hassell passed away leaving the business in the capablehands of sons Geoffrey and later Frank.

In 1997, the company beganrepresenting freight forwardingcompanies and in 2002 won the

right to represent SeaboardMarine, a container carrierwhich has provided regular andefficient service from the UnitedStates to the Caribbean andCentral and South America forover 31 years.

The continued growth ofEHS, now under the leadershipof managing director Erica Luke(granddaughter of Hassell), isrepresented by the creation of two subsidiary companies.

EHS Freightliner Ltdestablished in 2011 and BlueWaters Shipping Ltd in 2012.

EHS Freightliner Ltd is abonded off-pier warehouse andBlue Waters Shipping Ltd isshipping agent for the globalcarrier, Mediterranean ShippingCompany (MSC).

Through its group ofcompanies, EHS is agent

and representative for severalshipping lines and internationalnon vessel operating commoncarrier (NVOCC), includingPolsteam, BSC Essex, KLC, SACO.

In league with years ofevolution and progress, EHScurrently has plans underway toconstruct an office building forits operations.

For 45 years, Eric Hassell &

Son Ltd has made an invaluablecontribution to the people and economy of Barbados and intends to maintain andsurpass this contribution as itcontinues forward.

AFTER HIS APPRENTICESHIP, Eric Hassell took over the captaincy of the

Edward VII (above), a 65-foot trading schooner. (FP)

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Message from Professor Sir Trevor A. Hassell,chairman of Eric Hassell & Son Limited on theoccasion of its 45th anniversary.

RIC HASSELL & SON LTD wasestablished, by the late Captain Eric Hassell known to many as “Peace”, 45 years ago, that is, three years after Barbados became

an independent country.The company was established with the

emphasis on providing service to the several inter-island schooners and motor vesselstransporting cargo and passengers throughout the Caribbean at that time.

It has subsequently expanded its offerings and today, Eric Hassell & Son Ltd is a leadingshipping agency, stevedore contractor andinternational freight forwarder which prides itself on providing efficient and reliable services to ship owners, charterers, shippers and receivers alike.

The company offers a diverse range of maritime

services handling any marine activity regardless of the type, value or the size of the cargo.

Eric Hassell & Son Ltd is a leading authenticfamily-owned Barbadian company established in the early post-Independence period.

It is led by a third generation family memberErica Luke, managing director, who manages a dedicated and highly productive staff, one ofwhom, Pat Lewis, who has been employed by thecompany since its formation, is specially featuredin this year’s anniversary celebrations for her long and distinguished service to the company.

The main principles on which the company ofEric Hassell & Son Ltd was founded are integrity,team work, service excellence, and respect.

These principles continue to be applied today and will guide the company as it looks tothe future in which it will significantly further expand its range of offerings and services in themany varied and related aspects of shipping, a field in which the name Hassell has beensynonymous in the Caribbean and beyond for more than a century.

PROFESSOR SIR TREVORA. HASSELL, chairman ofEric Hassell & Son Limited.(RC)

N 1992, Erica Luke,granddaughter ofCaptain Eric Hassell,had just finished herdegree in marketing

from Concordia Universityin Montreal and hadreturned to Barbados tofind a career. At the time,she never actually gavethought to joining up withthe family business.

However, when the needarose in Eric Hassell & SonLtd. Luke joined thelongstanding team.

“The impetus for me tojoin the company wasacquiring the first containershipping line. Mygrandfather was very proudwhen they came to him andasked him to representthem. That was in ’92 andhe would have been 77years old but still cominginto the office every day. Heused to come in at 5:30 inthe morning and leave atnoon,” she said.

Continuing, Lukerecalled: “I had just finishedmy degree in marketing andcame back to Barbados in’91 and had to earn my wayin the company, there is nonepotism here.

When Luke first joinedthe family company, shetook position in theMarketing Department andhad to absorb everything she could from anywhere she could.

Eventually becoming the director ofmarketing, Luke learned a lot about theother various aspects of the business,first under the guidance of hergrandfather and then her uncle FrankHassell, who had taken over thebusiness by then. When he retired asmanaging director in 2007, shesucceeded him.

Looking back on the history of EHS,Luke said: “From inception, we startedout as the agent for several inter-islandschooners. The biggest transition hasbeen the change from loose shipping tocontainerised shipping. In the ’70s, westarted to represent bulk carriers oflumber, grain, and steel. Many containerlines had started to come into Barbadosin the late ’70s but we didn’t actuallyenter the representation of container

lines until the early ’90s.”The safety and security of container

cargo is what attracts clients to thattype of shipping and EHS is known fortheir care and attentive duty to all thoseinvolved in the business.

“One of the major technical

improvements has been theintroduction of the Asycuda system.Which is a universal customs systemthat was implemented to speed up thecustoms clearance process through the

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implemented to speed up thecustoms clearance process throughthe introduction of computerisationand the simplification of procedures,” she said.

“We’ve moved from typewriters to everything being on computersnow. A lot of our work is by e-transfer. The ships are much faster. There are always newrequirements for ships, most notablythe low-sulphur requirements forfuel,” Luke continued. “One of theareas we may expand in is personalshipment because so many peoplego online to buy products.”

In a fast-paced and verycompetitive industry, Luke said: “Ittakes commitment, every member ofstaff must be committed to living ourmission which is to be the shippingcompany of choice, providingquality personalised service to everycustomer now and beyond.”

The business was passed fromfather, to son, to brother, and now to Luke, as granddaughter of theoriginal family, she said: “I see theteam as my family even though I’mthe only Hassell family member still

with the company. We all spend so much time together that thecompany is a family. Our values arehonesty, mutual respect, reliability,teamwork, and having fun. We’vebuilt the company based on trustand integrity.

“Something that my grandfatherhad started years ago was not to siton bills. We pay them as soon as weget them. We keep to that traditionand a lot of vendors like to deal withus because they know they canexpect a cheque promptly.”

There are two Caribbean ShippingConferences every year that Lukeattends along with shipping linesfrom all over the world. It’s a networking opportunity forcommunication throughout the trade.

In accordance with the supreme dedication to customerservice and the company’scontinuing innovation, Luke said: “We are the only indigenous shipping company to Barbados and I would like us to become a household name in the shipping industry.”

introduction of computerisation andthe simplification of procedures,” shesaid.

“We’ve moved from typewriters toeverything being on computers now.A lot of our work is by e-transfer. Theships are much faster. There arealways new requirements for ships,most notably the low-sulphurrequirements for fuel,” Lukecontinued. “One of the areas we mayexpand in is personal shipmentbecause so many people go online tobuy products.”

In a fast-paced and verycompetitive industry, Luke said: “Ittakes commitment, every member ofstaff must be committed to living ourmission which is to be the shippingcompany of choice, providing qualitypersonalised service to everycustomer now and beyond.”

The business was passed fromfather, to son, to brother, and now to Luke, as granddaughter of theoriginal family, she said: “I see theteam as my family even though I’m

the only Hassell family member stillwith the company. We all spend somuch time together that thecompany is a family. Our values arehonesty, mutual respect, reliability,teamwork, and having fun. We’vebuilt the company based on trust and integrity.

“Something that my grandfatherhad started years ago was not to siton bills. We pay them as soon as weget them. We keep to that traditionand a lot of vendors like to deal withus because they know they canexpect a cheque promptly.” There aretwo Caribbean Shipping Conferencesevery year that Luke attends alongwith shipping lines from all over theworld. It’s a networking opportunityfor communication throughout the trade.

In accordance with the supremededication to customer service andthe company’s continuing innovation,Luke said: “We are the onlyindigenous shipping company to Barbados and I would like us to become a household name in the shipping industry.”

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HE YEAR 1972 was the lastmanned moon landing todatewith Apollo XVII and thebeginning of the legacy of Janett

“Pat” Lewis and her four-decade journeywith Eric Hassell & Son Ltd.

It is rare, in today’s world, that oneapplies for a job and is instantly hiredbut that was the case with Lewis.

Coming onto the team as an accountsclerk, Lewis has watched the businesschange and morph into the leader that itis today.

“February 2, 2015, will be 43 years.Now, I’m the administrator. When I camehere to Eric Hassell, I was an accountsclerk. I had to do all the typing andthings like that. I was the first and onlylady here,” she said.

In those days, the staff complementwas about eight, including Captain EricHassell. “Back then a normal ruler wasour computer. The first computers wehad were so big that they filled a room,but the computers we have now are sosmall and cute,” Lewis said.

Working in shipping and dealing withall the ins and outs of the officeenvironment, especially in those earlydays, meant constant manual note takingand filing. “I was always busy. Everythingthat goes on in the office, I’m involvedin. I love my work,” she said.

Lewis, who now holds the post ofoffice administrator, worked withCaptain Eric Hassell, the founder;Geoffrey Hassell, his son; Frank Hassellhis brother, and Shirley Chaderton, hissister.

Now with Erica Luke, Hassell’sgranddaughter at the helm of thebusiness, Lewis feels she is a part of thefamily. “We always try to be efficient andcustomer wise. We grow together andit’s like a love company, we are the EricHassell family,” Lewis said.

From the days of manual entry inledgers and journals to the 1980s when

the office utilised one massive computer,to today’s quaint desktops and the easeafforded by the Internet, Lewis has gonethrough the moulding of the companyand looks back fondly on every bit of it.

This year, Lewis was honoured at theEric Hassell & Son Ltd 45th anniversarycelebration and Customer Appreciationceremony at Champers last Thursday.

The presenting of her award camewith uproarious applause. “I am due toretire next year. With God’s blessing,

I’ll retire in May. By then it will be 43years and four months. “I believe that ifyou got a job, you should love the job.And once you love your job, you’ll do itthe best way, you’ll work hard and it willhelp both you and the company. Youshould always come to work caring,” shesaid.

With warm recollections on the past,Lewis added: “I can say that the EricHassell management has always treatedme well and I appreciate everything thatthey have done for me during the years.I was awarded with many gifts.

“The 40th celebration was five yearsago and I was awarded then andpreviously at the 25th. They havetreated me very well. When I retire, I amgoing to miss them but there is a seasonfor everything.”


JANETT ‘PAT’ LEWIS (RC)


Message from Seaboard Marine presented byVice-president, Caribbean Division, StephenBell, during Eric Hassell & Son Limited’s 45thanniversary celebration At ChampersRestaurant on November 13, 2014.

EABOARD SALUTES Eric Hassell &Son for achieving this historicalmilestone. Forty-five years of business is quite anachievement and it is right and properfor us to gather here to celebrate thisachievement.

It would be ridiculous for me to stand here todayto speak to you about the details of thisachievement. Forty-five years ago, Eric Hassell &Son was established and has been a vital conduitlinking Barbados with the region and the widerworld. You know that story better than everyoneelse, however I would like to make mention of thefact that they are a founding member of theShipping Association of Barbados, and in 1992embraced containerised shipping by providingquality representation to a US-based shipping line.

That brings us to today, where we as a containerised shipping line are very pleased to have Eric Hassell & Son representing us in Barbados.

With this in mind, I would like to address,however, the leadership qualities and the spirit ofdetermination that have allowed this company toreach the 45-year milestone.

Let’s put this in context. Forty-five years ago,some of the nations of the British West Indies werestill in gestation. They were still British colonies,flying the Union Jack and singing in prayer “God

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save our gracious Queen! “The beautiful country of Barbados was three years old,

Jamaica and Trinidad a mere seven years old. Collectively ourmiddle class and technical classes were underdeveloped or non-existent so the human and financial resources necessary todrive development were just not there. In fact, capital for newbusiness development was hard to obtain except for those whoalready had money to invest. It was therefore a very hostilebusiness environment. Yet, it was in that difficult situation thatCaptain Eric Hassell decided to establish this company.

It was a difficult environment to set up a business. And if youdid manage to set up a business, chances of it surviving in thatenvironment were slim.

It was in that period of underdevelopment, uncertainty and lackof opportunity that this company was established. Yet thiscompany survived as it was often said that Captain Hassell wasborn with salt in his veins.

The ’60s went quickly by only to usher in the decade of theterrible ’70s with its oil crises, IMF (International Monetary Fund)conditionalities, import restrictions, and a decline in exports. Itwas an extreme environment for doing business and manycompanies failed.

Yet this company survived. Then came the decade of the ’80swith its own set of debilitating problems -- currencydevaluations and high interest rates. Yet this companysurvived.

And all through the decade of the ’90s -- with our localcurrencies continuing to lose value against our majortrading partners, oil price increases, decline in localimports, and continuing fall off in export production – yetthis company survived.

We’re now in what has been described as the worsteconomic recession in modern times with Barbados goingthrough its own adjustments to this global crisis and thiscompany has not only survived, we are here todaycelebrating its 45th anniversary.

Ladies and gentlemen, we must see this anniversary inthe context of history. The fact that this company has comethrough severe business turbulence, decade after decade,to get to this point speaks volumes about the quality of itsleadership throughout the years. Starting with CaptainHassell, his son Geoffrey until his migration to NorthAmerica, and then Frank Hassell until his retirement in2007. Since that time in 2007, it has been under the steadyhands and watch of his granddaughter Erica Luke.

There is clearly a business culture here that is tenacious,resilient, creative, aggressive, innovative and responsive.How else could it have survived? In fact, not only has itsurvived, it has grown in size and stature, it has expandedits services and capabilities and it has grown moredependable and efficient over the years.

Seaboard Marine identifies with such a business culture.Indeed these are the characteristics that drive ourcompany. And, that is why I am here to participate in thisevent -- identify with and to celebrate with as well as tosalute a true Caribbean company on achieving thismilestone. With this in mind I look forward to theircontinued growth and success.

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AST THURSDAY, November 13, Eric Hassell &Son Ltd (EHS) held its 45th anniversarycelebration and customer appreciation at theelegant Champers Restaurant.With the smooth musical stylings of Arturo

Tappin and friends, the gathering consisted ofProfessor Sir Trevor Hassell, Sir Richard Cheltenham,Minister of Internatioal busines Donville Inniss,Opposition leader Mia Mottley, board members, EHSemployees, Everson Elcock, Rawle Brancker, Ralph“Bizzy” Williams, and many others from family, clients,and friends.

With master of ceremonies Margaret Allman-Goddard leading the proceedings, the night was filledwith heartfelt appreciation and admiration of thetradition in outstanding business that Eric Hassell &Son Ltd has displayed for so many years.

Minister of Industry, International Business,Commerce and Small Business Development DonvilleInniss gave many accolades and afforded hopes for thefuture of EHS.

He said: “Mr Eric Hassell must be looking down fromheaven with a broad smile on his face, knowing that hischildren have taken on the baton and ran with it, andhis grandchildren as well.”

“This company has gone through many challengesand we believe it has made it stronger. Today we arehere to celebrate the company that has done whatmany companies haven’t been able to do, which is to

have it pass from generation to the next. One thing thatwe must really celebrate about Eric Hassell is that hehad vision,” he continued.

Professor Sir Trevor Hassell KA, GCM, MBBS, FRCP,FACC, chairman, Board of Directors, EHS.

“Eric Hassell & Son Ltd is a Barbadian family-ownedcompany which has been in existence for some 45years. In many respects, it is unique because of the factthat the managing director is now a third generationmember of the family.

“The company is one in which we in Barbadosshould be proud of, for it is one that really shows usthat Barbadians and Barbadian companies can beeffective and competitive and provide a very highquality of service.

“As we in Eric Hassell & Son Ltd look forward to thefuture as we grow and develop, we will be continuing tomaintain and improve our standards of care as we, if Imay express it very modestly, contribute in our smallway to the development of the country by theprovision of maritime services of the highest order.”

Erla Browne, sister of Captain Eric Hassell

Erla Browne, sister of Captain Eric Hassell, was alsoin attendance at the 45th celebration of the companyand said: “It is nothing short of a miracle. From the time

Erica came in, she turned it all around. My brothercould die happy knowing that the company was ingood hands.”

When Captain Hassell passed away in 1994, he leftthe company in the charge of his surviving family.Browne, four years Captain Hassell’s junior, is veryproud of her family and is confident in the future ofEric Hassell & Son Ltd in the hands of Erica Luke. “Sheknows what she is doing. She is a hard-headed businesswoman,” Browne said.

DOUGLAS LUKE(right) and AdrianElcock enjoying alaugh at Eric Hassell& Son Ltd’s 45thanniversarycelebration andcustomerappreciation functionheld at ChampersRestaurant. (RC)

JANETT LEWISwas honoured forher 42 years ofservice to thecompany duringthe EHS’ 45thanniversarycelebrations.Lewis (centre) iscongratulated forher achievementby GeoffreyHassell while EricaLuke looks on.(RC)

OPPOSITION LEADER Mia Mottley has the fullattention of Professor Sir Trevor Hassell. (RC)

MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DonvilleInniss chatting with chairman of Williams IndustriesLimited, Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams. (RC)

ATTENDEES showing appreciation for theachievements made by Eric Hassell & Son Limitedfor the last 45 years. (RC)

FAMILY, CLIENTS AND FRIENDS all gathered to wishEric Hassell & Son Ltd the very best. Here (from left)Brian Griffith, Rawle Brancker and Sir RichardCheltenham sharing a light moment. (RC)

A FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFFAIR: From left,Professor Sir Trevor Hassell, Sir RichardCheltenham, Stephen Bell, VP Seaboard Marineand Frank Hassell taking time out for a photo-op.(RC)

ARTURO TAPPIN AND FRIENDSprovided the night’s entertainment. (RC)

MR AND MRS STUART WILLIAMS also took partin the anniversary celebrations. (RC)

ERLA BROWNE, sister of Captain Eric Hassell

was gifted with a bouquet at EHS’ 45th

anniversary celebrations. Browne is escorted

by nephew Albert Hasell.(RC)

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AST THURSDAY, November 13, Eric Hassell &Son Ltd (EHS) held its 45th anniversarycelebration and customer appreciation at theelegant Champers Restaurant.With the smooth musical stylings of Arturo

Tappin and friends, the gathering consisted ofProfessor Sir Trevor Hassell, Sir Richard Cheltenham,Minister of Internatioal busines Donville Inniss,Opposition leader Mia Mottley, board members, EHSemployees, Everson Elcock, Rawle Brancker, Ralph“Bizzy” Williams, and many others from family, clients,and friends.

With master of ceremonies Margaret Allman-Goddard leading the proceedings, the night was filledwith heartfelt appreciation and admiration of thetradition in outstanding business that Eric Hassell &Son Ltd has displayed for so many years.

Minister of Industry, International Business,Commerce and Small Business Development DonvilleInniss gave many accolades and afforded hopes for thefuture of EHS.

He said: “Mr Eric Hassell must be looking down fromheaven with a broad smile on his face, knowing that hischildren have taken on the baton and ran with it, andhis grandchildren as well.”

“This company has gone through many challengesand we believe it has made it stronger. Today we arehere to celebrate the company that has done whatmany companies haven’t been able to do, which is to

have it pass from generation to the next. One thing thatwe must really celebrate about Eric Hassell is that hehad vision,” he continued.

Professor Sir Trevor Hassell KA, GCM, MBBS, FRCP,FACC, chairman, Board of Directors, EHS.

“Eric Hassell & Son Ltd is a Barbadian family-ownedcompany which has been in existence for some 45years. In many respects, it is unique because of the factthat the managing director is now a third generationmember of the family.

“The company is one in which we in Barbadosshould be proud of, for it is one that really shows usthat Barbadians and Barbadian companies can beeffective and competitive and provide a very highquality of service.

“As we in Eric Hassell & Son Ltd look forward to thefuture as we grow and develop, we will be continuing tomaintain and improve our standards of care as we, if Imay express it very modestly, contribute in our smallway to the development of the country by theprovision of maritime services of the highest order.”

Erla Browne, sister of Captain Eric Hassell

Erla Browne, sister of Captain Eric Hassell, was alsoin attendance at the 45th celebration of the companyand said: “It is nothing short of a miracle. From the time

Erica came in, she turned it all around. My brothercould die happy knowing that the company was ingood hands.”

When Captain Hassell passed away in 1994, he leftthe company in the charge of his surviving family.Browne, four years Captain Hassell’s junior, is veryproud of her family and is confident in the future ofEric Hassell & Son Ltd in the hands of Erica Luke. “Sheknows what she is doing. She is a hard-headed businesswoman,” Browne said.

DOUGLAS LUKE(right) and AdrianElcock enjoying alaugh at Eric Hassell& Son Ltd’s 45thanniversarycelebration andcustomerappreciation functionheld at ChampersRestaurant. (RC)

JANETT LEWISwas honoured forher 42 years ofservice to thecompany duringthe EHS’ 45thanniversarycelebrations.Lewis (centre) iscongratulated forher achievementby GeoffreyHassell while EricaLuke looks on.(RC)

OPPOSITION LEADER Mia Mottley has the fullattention of Professor Sir Trevor Hassell. (RC)

MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DonvilleInniss chatting with chairman of Williams IndustriesLimited, Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams. (RC)

ATTENDEES showing appreciation for theachievements made by Eric Hassell & Son Limitedfor the last 45 years. (RC)

FAMILY, CLIENTS AND FRIENDS all gathered to wishEric Hassell & Son Ltd the very best. Here (from left)Brian Griffith, Rawle Brancker and Sir RichardCheltenham sharing a light moment. (RC)

A FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFFAIR: From left,Professor Sir Trevor Hassell, Sir RichardCheltenham, Stephen Bell, VP Seaboard Marineand Frank Hassell taking time out for a photo-op.(RC)

ARTURO TAPPIN AND FRIENDSprovided the night’s entertainment. (RC)

MR AND MRS STUART WILLIAMS also took partin the anniversary celebrations. (RC)

ERLA BROWNE, sister of Captain Eric Hassell

was gifted with a bouquet at EHS’ 45th

anniversary celebrations. Browne is escorted

by nephew Albert Hasell.(RC)


LUE WATERS SHIPPING LTD arose from the desire for Eric Hassell & Son Ltdto continue forward with expansion. A full-service shipping agent, Blue Waters Shipping arose from

an interesting necessity.“We proudly gained representation of

“Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in 2012.MSC is the second largest carrier in the world and

they wanted us to represent them. They operate over400 ships. So we created a separate and distinct teamto cater to them,” said Erica Luke.

With two ships a month from MSC and a smallfreight forwarding line out of Germany called SACOshipping which transports smaller LCL (less thancontainer load), Blue Waters Shipping may be smallbut it has a line of very experienced leadership in the

shipping industry.“The name Blue Waters came up because my

grandparents used to live at Blue Waters, Rockley, and I just wanted some connection with them,” said Luke.“There are just three employees that run the company. It’s small, it’s neat, and we are optimistic about the future growth of the company.”

The services provided by Blue Waters Shippingare as follows:

• Stevedoring• Liner representation• Tramp representation• Special project cargoes• Warehousing services• Research vessel representation• Logistics

THE TEAM at Blue WatersShipping, Brian Peter,Melissa Hinkson andIngrid Knight-Lewis.

Pictured is one of thevessels from the MSC.

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ROGERCUTTING,(standing thirdleft) with histeam at EHSFreightliner.(RC)

HS Freightliner Ltd (EHSF) is asubsidiary of Eric Hassell & Son Ltdthat operates a warehouse facility,which is located ten minutes away fromthe main offices and the Bridgetown

Port. It exists to provide supply chain solutionsfrom source to shelf. Shipments are held securelyand through its outsourcing partners, EHSFreightliner Ltd also provides seamless logisticalsolutions for customers and partners.

EHSF maintains this warehouse facility atBrighton, St Michael, to handle cargo large andsmall. All shipments are held securely and can beretrieved and cleared at the convenience of thecustomer or client in the same facility.

EHS Freightliner Ltd, an LCL cargo warehouse,was established in 2011 and is fully owned by EricHassell & Son Ltd. With a staff of eight and threeCustoms officials (who are directly employed bythe Customs and Excise Department of Barbados),EHS Freightliner Ltd is primely suited to ease theentire shipping process for all its customers.

EHSF was born of the need by Eric Hassell &Son Ltd to significantly reduce the hassle its LCL

(less than container load) customers endure inclearing and receiving their cargo.

Presently in partnership with consolidators inMiami and Britain, the company preparesdocumentation, cargo consolidation, receipt anddelivery of cargo (in conjunction with customs),and receive and distribute Payless Shoe Sourcemerchandise to its five stores in Barbados.

There are several benefits that a shipper willhave when utilising EHSF’s off pier warehouse atBrighton, St Michael. “Courteous staff, very quickturnaround time, better care of cargo, easierresolution with shipping errors (administration,receipt and delivery personnel all at samelocation), all in a hassle-free environment,” saidRoger Cutting, manager at EHSF.

“Lana Hinds is our senior shipping logisticspersonnel with over 19 years’ experience in theshipping industry and 16 out of those 19 yearswith Eric Hassell and Son Ltd and EHSFreightliner combined. Lana works very closelywith our local customers, shipping agents,consolidators and sales persons to provide themost efficient LCL logistics service on the island.

As part of her routine, she provides quotes forLCL cargo or full containers from any part of theworld,” Cutting continued.

“Natasha Agard is our cashier/clerk. As part ofher daily routine, Natasha creates invoices, [and]primarily handles the documentation for our UKconsolidator. Trevor Thorpe is our cargo tally anddelivery clerk. Rene Forde, Rickford Fraser, andMark Blaggrove are our three forklift drivers, and

Sylvia Bootmen is our general worker,” he said.“To provide a seamless cargo handling solution

from supplier to the customer’s door from anypart of the world,” is the goal of EHSF, said Cutting.

“We at EHS Freightliner Ltd wish the directors,shareholders, management, and staff our warmestcongratulations on the 45th anniversary of EricHassell & Son Ltd and hope for many moresuccessful years in business. We also thank themfor giving us the opportunity to be a part of theEric Hassell & Son family. God Bless you all,”concluded Cutting.


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COMPANY that isheavily involved ininter-island andintercontinental trade

must always keep a base ofknowing what the customerwants and how to satisfy all theareas that arise in that respect.

For 45 years, the team at EricHassell & Son Ltd. (EHS) hasbeen a force that is constantlyrecommended and praised forits ethics.

In the beginning, thecompany started at the request of vessel captains that wanted Captain Hassell to work with them.

Today, the same applies asthe sales team at EHS employsthe same values thatestablished the company allthose years ago.

Stephanie Bovelle, accountexecutive of the EHS SalesDepartment boasts 12 years ofexperience with the company.

“There are three of us. It’smyself, Marquita Blackman, and Sheraline Harding. Sheralineis the newest member of ourteam and she has some shippingexperience as she came fromanother shipping agency.

Marquita was totally new to theexperience, she was inadvertising before.

For all of us there is alearning curve. Everyday thereis something new that happens.Shipping is just not an exactscience so it’s very exciting andit keeps you on your toes,”Bovelle said.

The team at EHS has alwaysbeen close-knit and that remainsthe case today. “Each customeris important. Our team worksvery closely together to assurethat,” she added.

With Sheraline Harding as theadministrative assistant for thedepartment and MarquitaBlackman working as anaccount executive, Bovelle islooking hopefully towards thefuture.

“We’re all looking forward tothe new offices outside of thehustle and bustle of Bridgetown.We may even look at doingdeliveries in the future to capoff our full service nature.”

The EHS family is constantlylooking to improve and innovate within their field and the metamorphoses are still coming.ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Stephanie Bovelle (left), with Marquita Blackman and

Sheraline Harding. (GP)

HEN Captain Eric Hassell startedhis company, it was at the requestof ships’ captains that wanted hisexpertise to manage their businessand liaise in a certain manner with everything their trade

would require.Currently, the Eric Hassell & Son Ltd (EHS)

customer service team is comprised of threepeople. Diana Walcott, Donna Archer and Shannon Oliver.

“I’ve been here for 12 years. It’s a greatcompany to work with. My team is really greatand I truly enjoy working with everyone here.Eric Hassell has always been family-oriented.Each department works together. Whenever a ship comes, there’s something that involvesevery department so you can’t not have thatunity,” said Walcott, customer service officerat EHS.

“Customer service in a shipping companymostly entails documentation. That ispreparation of documents for the clearance ofcargo from the Bridgetown Port or from theAirport because we do a little business with theairport as well,” she said.

“Personalised service sets us apart from thecompetition. It’s not just the Customer ServiceDepartment that gives customer service, everydepartment does. If someone in one departmentisn’t there, someone else is always willing toassist or try to get that information for you. Forevery customer at the end of the day or end of acall, we want them to feel as though they havebeen served,” Walcott added.

Coming in February of 2015, the BarbadosCustoms Department will be, yet again, upgradingthe system that increases the ease of operationfrom every aspect of the business so as to betterserve its clients and lubricate the work that isdone in cooperation with Port, Customs, andeveryone involved in the shipping service.

“I am certain that 90 per cent of businesses inBarbados are aware of Eric Hassell. We’re very

well known and that’s because people have verygood experiences with us. Our management isvery forward-thinking. What we had with Frank,we have with Erica. The company is very open to suggestion and is always looking for new avenues.

You feel as though you have a future here,”said Walcott.


THEIR PERSONALISED SERVICE sets Diana Walcott (right)and her Customer Services team comprising Donna Archerand Shannon Oliver apart from the competition. (RC)

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HE OPERATIONS SIDE ofa shipping comingentails everything fromberth to delivery and aconstant stream of

communication, for which EricHassell & Son (EHS) is well known.

The team of the OperationsDepartment has an impressiveblend of the old and the new withmembers that have been aroundfor double-digit years to theyounger crowd helping to usher inthe technologically advanced era.

“We are the link between thevessels coming to Barbados andthe customers. We deal with thecorrespondence from the time thevessel is loaded overseas, we getthe cargo manifest, we get theinformation here, we contact theconsignees when the vessel isarriving, we contact the Port tonotify them of the berth of the

vessel to avoid clashes with othervessels,” said Mitchell Forde,operations manager at EHS.

“When the vessel gets here wehave to arrange with what we callthe first line people, the peoplewho board the vessel and ensurethat all the paperwork and creware okay. We get Health,Immigration, and Customs there.We liaise with all these people. Wemake sure that things are runningas they should.

“As long as there is a vessel inPort, there is a physical presencefrom our office to look after anyeventualities,” he continued.

“We are closely linked to thecustomer reps. They deal with a lotof the customers and their needs,”said Forde, noting that things aredone a lot faster than when he firststarted.

“We have a whole lot of

experience. I started in ’86 and hada break in ’91 and came back in ’98.

That’s around 21 years in all,” hecontinued.

“When we first started, whenthe ships left port we had nocontact with them. Now the shipscarry computers on board thathave all the modern amenities,”Forde added in regard to theevolutions the company has seenin the industry.

“It is great to know that a locallyowned company has been able tosurvive over the years. EricHassell has been able to hold itsown. Over the last couple of yearsunder Erica Luke, they have beendoing quite a bit of expanding.We’ve been able to provideadditional employment and I thinkwe’re pretty well known in theshipping world. I can see EricHassell continue to grow,” he said.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER MITCHELL FORDE (right) and members his Operations team. (RC)


ERIC HASSELL & SON LTD

EMPLOYEE'S NAME STARTING DATES

Janett M. Lewis February 2, 1972

Cammie D. Springer February 1, 1981

Godfrey T. Alexander March 9, 1981

Mitchell D. Forde March 1, 1986

Ruth M. Oliver March 1, 1996

Jennifer L. Johnson July 1, 1999

Erica Luke September 1, 1992

Stephanie R. Bovelle June 1, 2002

Diana P. Walcott August 14, 2002

Donna R. Archer August 15, 2006

Kirk A Moore March 7, 2007

Kimberley M. Pinder February 18, 2008

Omar R. Marshall May 17, 2011

Sandra Guy -Arthur January 1, 2013

Marquita Blackman February 1, 2013

Shannon Oliver March 1, 2013

Sheraline Harding April 15, 2014

EHS FREIGHTLINER LTD

Lana R. Hinds May 25, 1998

Natasha J. Agard October 5, 2007

Roger Cuttings March 15, 2011

Rene Forde April 29, 2011

Trevor Thorpe May 9, 2011

Rickford Fraser January 23, 2012

Sylvia Bootman June 1, 2013

BLUE WATER SHIPPING LTD

Melissa T. Hinkson April 6, 2010

Ingrid C. Knight-Lewis April 18, 2011

Brian H. M. Peter August 26, 2013

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NE OF THE newestmembers to the EricHassell & Son Ltd.(EHS) team is itsaccountant Sandra

Guy-Arthur, who joined theaccounts team in 2013.

After six months with EHS,Guy-Arthur waspromoted to the head of thedepartment whereshe has embracedtheir values of integrity,transparency and fun at work.

With Guy-Arthur’s addition,the accounts team is comprised ofKimberly Pinder,Jennifer Johnson,and Janett“Pat” Lewis.

The teamcomprises seasonedprofessionals in theshipping industry.“As agentsrepresentinginternationalshipping lines theaccounting team liaises with ourpartners in the United States, England,Trinidad, Germany, among othercountries,” Guy-Arthur said.

“Operating in an internationalenvironment adds another dimension tothe job. It means that we must measureup to International standards for service,and adhere to strict reporting deadlines.The members of the accounting team arecapable individuals who strive to meetand surpass these standards.”

Guy-Arthur said in the fast paced

world of shipping, on any daythe accounting team may beengaged in responding to anurgent request for a quotationwhich may Involve working withour Operations Department andthe Barbados Port Inc; preparingstatements of accounts for our

vessel owners,following up onlocal accountsreceivables,verifying the receiptof funds with ourlocal bank. Withyears ofaccumulatedexperience in theshipping industryour team is wellplaced to meet thechallenges ofworking in this fastpaced environment.

One of priorityassignments of thedepartment is toprovide regularreporting andanalysis of financialresults for EHS andits subsidiarycompanies. In the

current economic climate, it is notbusiness as usual and the financialresults are vital to making strategicdecisions to position the company forlong-term sustainability and growth,noted Guy-Arthur.

Guy-Arthur would like to thank herteam, for their commitment to thecompany, and her managing director,Erica Luke, for providing her withchallenging assignments that haveassisted in her growth and developmentat Eric Hassell.


Accountsprovides data

that counts

SANDRA GUY-ARTHUR, (right),accounts manager, with her team, from left Jennifer Johnson,Kimberley Pinder, Janett Lewisand Margot Oliver. (RC)

One of the newest

members to the EricHassell & Son Ltd.(EHS) team is its

accountant Sandra Guy-Arthur

who joined the accounts team

in 2013. With Guy-Arthur’s

addition, the accounts team is

comprised of Kimberly Pinder, Jennifer

Johnson, and Janett ‘“Pat” Lewis.After just six months with EHS,

Guy-Arthur was promoted to the head of the department where she hasembraced theirvalues ofintegrity,transparency,and fun at work.

The team comprisesseasonedprofessionals in the shippingindustry. One ofher priority assignments is to provideregular reporting and analysis offinancial results for EHS and itssubsidiary companies.

Her philosophy isthat in the current

economic climate, it is notbusiness as usual and thefinancial results are vital tomaking strategic decisions toposition the company for longterm sustainability and growth.

At the end of the day,accounting is about

providing information to the variousstakeholders – management, the board,the shareholders and principals – fordecision making.

Guy-Arthur would like to thank hermanaging director,Erica Luke, forproviding her withchallengingassignments thathave assisted in hergrowth anddevelopment at EricHassell. “I am happyto see that thecompany takes itscorporate socialresponsibility

seriously as we give back to thecommunity by our support of manycharitable causes and encourage staffmembers to play their part,” she said.

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SANDRA GUY-ARTHUR, (insetright), accountsmanager with herteam, from leftJennifer Johnson,Kimberley Pinder,Janett Lewis andMargot Oliver. (RCs)


ERIC HASSELL & SON LTD (EHS)has always strived to provideefficient and reliable services toship owners, charterers, shippers,

and receivers.EHS handles about 400 vessel calls per

annum. These vessels vary from bulk sizevessels of more than 150 metres in lengthwith grain, steel, cement, and pipes to theinter-island vessels of less than 50 metresin length. They ply the Caribbean waterswith fresh agricultural and manufacturedproducts.

The diversity of EHS’ maritime servicesis a point to stress as the company canhandle any marine activity regardless ofthe type, value, or the size of the cargo.

Bulk carriersA major component of being able to

efficiently represent bulk carriers is theability to provide stevedoring services.From its inception 35 years ago, EHS hasbeen one of only a handful of localcompanies holding a stevedoring licenceat the Bridgetown Port.

Stevedoring is provided by a labourgang. A gang consists of six people whoseduties are to ensure that the cargo isproperly and safely stored on the ship.

One of the hallmarks of its stevedoringservice is the excellent relationshipswhich are maintained between thecompany and all port agencies.

• Other Fleet 650 to 1 500 tons

• Project Cargo 1 500 to 5 000 tons• Bulk Cargo 5 000 to 10 000 tonsCargo consolidationBSC Essex Freight International Freight

ForwardersBSC Essex Freight was established in

1978, and has grown in size and reputationinto a leading independent freightforwarder. It is renowned and respectedthroughout the industry for theprofessional and reliable service provided,while maintaining personal relationshipswith customers.

Services• Direct weekly FCL/LCL services from

Britain and Europe to Trinidad, Barbados,Jamaica, Windward and Leeward Islands

• Scheduled consolidations• Receiving depots throughout Britain

and Europe• B/L produced in-house• Insurance arranged on requestKLC Freight Services LtdBased in Toronto, Canada, KLC was

established in 1982, and its primary role is providing outstanding service inshipping to the community it serves.KLC specialises in the areas of commercial cargo and personal and

RIC HASSELL & SON LTD. (EHS)has always strived to provideefficient and reliable services toship owners, charterers, shippers, and receivers.

EHS handles about 200 vessel calls perannum. These vessels vary from bulk sizevessels of more than 150 metres long withgrain, steel, cement, and pipes to the inter-island vessels of less than 50 metres inlength. These vessels ply the Caribbeanwaters with fresh agricultural andmanufactured products.

The diversity of EHS maritime servicesis a point to stress as the company canhandle any marine activity regardless ofthe type, value, or the size of the cargo.

Bulk carriersA major component of being able to

efficiently represent bulk carriers is theability to provide stevedoring services.From its inception 45 years ago, EricHassell & Son Ltd. has been one of only ahandful of local companies holding astevedoring license at the BridgetownPort.

Stevedoring is provided by a labourgang. A gang consists of six persons whoseduties are to ensure that the cargo isproperly and safely stored on the ship.

One of the hallmarks of its stevedoringservice is the excellent relationships which

are maintained between the company andall port agencies.

• Other Fleet 650 to 1 500 tons• Project Cargo 1 500 to 5 000 tons• Bulk Cargo 5 000 to 10 000 tons

Cargo consolidation

BSC Essex Freight International FreightForwarders

BSC Essex Freight was established in1978, and has grown in size and reputationinto a leading independent freightforwarder. They are renowned andrespected throughout the industry forprofessional and reliable service provided,whilst maintaining personal relationshipswith our customers.

Services• Direct weekly FCL/LCL services fromthe United Kingdom and Europe toTrinidad, Barbados, Jamaica, Windwardand Leeward Islands• Scheduled consolidations• Receiving depots throughout theUnited Kingdom and Europe• B/L produced in house


as well as other foreigngovernment-sponsoredinstitutions.

Scientists sail the world’s oceans inconsecutive cruises on board the drill shipJOIDES Resolution. During these cruises,approximately eight weeks long, scientistsdrill deep into the sea floor to penetratemillions of years of the Earth’s geologichistory. From these holes, scientists retrievesediment, rock samples, and geophysicaldata from the layers beneath the sea floor.The cores – slender cylinders approximately9.5 metres long – reveal clues about Earth’sorigin, evolution, and present-day structure.Scientists from a variety of disciplinesexamine the cores to learn about the Earth’sbasic processes, including therearrangement of continents, the evolutionof life in the sea, global climate changes overtime, ocean currents, worldwide sea levels,and Earth’s magnetic field.

The vessel, JOIDES Resolution, is quiteunique and often requires out-of-the-ordinary services from its shipping agent.EHS provides a range of services for thesePort calls:

• Coordinate with the Barbados PortAuthority on the loading and discharging tobe carried out

• Clearance from Customs of ship storesin transit

• Supply of stores, fresh water, andbunkers

• Medical services to crew• Crew changes 24 hours a day• Hotel arrangements and ground

transportation• Crew changes and provision of stores

by helicopter• Telephone and cellular service

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household effects. ServicesKLC offers services from Toronto,

Canada, to the following destinations:• St Vincent• St Lucia• Trinidad• BarbadosKLC offers the following services to its

customers:• Packaging and shipping of personal

and household effects• Barrels• Vehicles• Commercial Cargo• Full container loadsContainer servicesIn June 2002, EHS won appointment as

the new exclusive agents for SeaboardMarine (SML).

SML is a member of a large diversegroup of companies based in Virginia,United States, and is the only shipping linethat is currently offering a weekly directsailing from South and Central America toBarbados via its Scansa service. Theterritories that are currently beingserviced by this routing are Panama,Columbia, Venezuela, Curacao, Trinidad,Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Chile.

SML provides a weekly scheduled directservice from Miami, Florida, to Bridgetown.SML is the only service to leave late Fridaynight at a private terminal (no timerestrictions on port delivery) and arrive inBridgetown the following Thursdaymorning.

Special projectsFrom 1986, EHS has been involved with

the offshore drilling programme of TexasA&M University in the United States. Theocean drilling programme conductsoceanographic research on behalf of theUnited States National Science Foundation,


• B/L produced in house• Insurance arranged on request

KLC Freight Services Ltd.Based in Toronto, Canada, KLC was

established in 1982 and they consider theirprimary role as providing outstandingservice in shipping to the community theyserve. KLC specialises in the areas ofcommercial cargo and personal andhousehold effects. “Our regular customerscan attest to our great services and rates.”

ServicesKLC Freight Services offers servicesfrom Toronto, Canada to the followingdestinations:• St. Vincent• St. Lucia• Trinidad• BarbadosKLC offers the following services to itscustomers:• Packaging and shipping of personaland household effects,• Barrels• Vehicles• Commercial Cargo• Full container loads

Container servicesIn June 2002, Eric Hassell & Son Ltd.

won appointment as the new exclusiveagent for Seaboard Marine Ltd (SML).

SML is a member of large diverse groupof companies based in Virginia and is theonly shipping line that is currently offeringa weekly sailing from South and CentralAmerica to Barbados. The territories thatare currently being serviced by thisrouting are Panama, Columbia, Venezuela,Curacao, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Chile.

SML provides a weekly scheduled directservice from Miami, Florida to Bridgetown.

SML is the only service toleave late Friday night at aprivate terminal (no timerestrictions on port delivery) and arrive inBridgetown the following Wednesday.

Special projectsFrom 1986, EHS has been involved with

the Offshore Drilling Programme of TexasA&M University. The Ocean DrillingProgramme conducts oceanographicresearch on behalf of the United StatesNational Science Foundation, as well asother foreign government sponsoredinstitutions.

Scientists sail the world’s oceans inconsecutive cruises on board the drill shipJoides Resolution. During these cruises,approximately eight weeks long, scientistsdrill deep into the sea floor to penetratemillions of years of Earth’s geologichistory. From these holes, scientistsretrieve sediment, rock samples, andgeophysical data from the layers beneaththe sea floor.

The cores – slender cylinders,approximately 9.5 metres long – revealclues about Earth’s origin, evolution, and present day structure. Scientists froma variety of disciplines examine the cores to learn about the Earth’s basic processesincluding the rearrangement of continents,the evolution of life in the sea, globalclimate changes over time, ocean currents, worldwide sea levels and Earth’s magnetic field.

The vessel, the Joides Resolution, isquite unique and often requires out-of-the-ordinary services from its shipping agent.We provide a range of services for theseport calls:

• Coordinate with the Barbados Port


Authority on the loading anddischarging to be carried out• Clearance from Customs of shipstores in transit• Supply of stores, fresh water, andbunkers• Medical services to crew• Crew changes 24 hours a day• Hotel arrangements and groundtransportation• Crew changes and provision of storesby helicopter• Telephone and cellular service• Mail and courier servicesEric Hassell & Son Ltd has

represented several other research shipsin the past. Many of these vessels useBarbados as their favoured Port of call forchanging crew or to collect provisions.Barbados is ideally suited for theseoperations because of the efficiency thatcan be achieved with the co-operation ofthe Barbados Port Authority andregularity of flights arriving and departingthe airport.

With its ongoing relationship with theTexas A&M University Ocean DrillingProgramme, EHS has gained tremendousexpertise in dealing with these uniquevessel calls.

As a result of earlier drilling researchoff the South East Coast of Barbados,CONOCO brought the TransOcean DeepSea Drilling vessel Pathfinder to conductwild-cat drilling exploration in 7 000 feet

of the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.EHS moved more than 1 600 rig crew fromplane to hotel to helicopter to rig andback again. EHS moved/cleared allshoreside equipment from helicopterspares to Diamond drilling bits.

Tramp Cargo FleetThese tramp cargo ships are all small

fleets under private ownership. In mostcases, they have been providing adedicated service to the EasternCaribbean for decades. They can carry amaximum of 60-70 tons.

Tramp ships are normally generalisedas having no advertised sailing scheduleand flexible ship design to carry severaltypes of general cargo. However, mostexporters have grown so accustomed tousing a particular vessel on a specific daythat it is correct to say that these vesselshave a fixed sailing schedule.

At times of low economic activity, theschedule may change based oninducement, however, the volumes arequite steady year-round.

These vessel owners are ferventlystriving to comply with flag andclassification requirements worldwide.EHS assists these tramp ship owners inproviding a number of services for theiroperations consisting of crewing,purchasing, operations, and maintenance.

These vessels maintain a regularschedule between the Caribbean Islands:

• MV Admiral Bay II• MV Melinda II

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