Lucas is Director, Customer Service & Membership, Suntex Marinas
Suntex Marinas, an owner and operator of marina properties, announced today the promotion of Martin Lucas to the role of Director of Customer Service and Memberships. In this new position, Lucas will spearhead the development and execution of customer interaction and retention initiatives. enjoyable experience for both guests and employees. He will also be responsible for marina marketing plans, organization of programs and events, and production of collateral materials. “The director of customer service and memberships is the first impression – the face of Suntex Marinas,” said Ron TenEyck, vice president of operations for Suntex Marinas. “This vital role requires someone who embodies the warm and welcoming atmosphere Suntex strives for in each and every guest experience.
Colonial Pipeline Revising Tariff After Shipper Complaints
Colonial Pipeline has crafted a revised tariff intended to soothe shipper concerns about access to the critical gasoline and diesel artery that links the U.S. Gulf Coast to the Northeast. Last March Colonial withdrew a previous revision after some shippers complained to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it would limit competition by squeezing entry to the largest refined product pipeline system in the United States. The disputed tariff, and the latest revision which Colonial aims to file with FERC next month, would change how space is allocated on the system, which has been full for more than three years. After a series of meetings with shippers, Colonial further tweaked the tariff, the company said on Tuesday. The central issue is shipper history.
Today in U.S. Naval history: November 18
Today in U.S. Naval history - November 18 1890 - USS Maine, first American battleship, is launched. 1922 – Cdr. Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley, at anchor in the York River. 1962 - USS Currituck (AV-7) rescues 13 Japanese fishermen from their disabled fishing boat Seiyu Maru, which was damaged in Typhoon Karen. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.
Today in U.S. Naval History: October 17
Today in U.S. 1922 - LCDR Virgil C. Griffin in Vought VE-7SF makes first takeoff from U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV-1) anchored in York River, Virginia. 1941 - U-568 torpedoes and damages USS Kearny (DD-432) near Iceland, resulting in 11 killed and 22 injured. 1944 - Naval Forces land Army rangers on islands at the entrance to Leyte Gulf in preparation for landings. 1989 - Following San Francisco earthquake, 24 Navy and Military Sealift Command ships rendered assistance.
This Day in U.S. Naval History – November 18
1890 - USS Maine, first American battleship, is launched. 1922 - CDR Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley, at anchor in the York River. 1962 - USS Currituck (AV-7) rescues 13 Japanese fishermen from their disabled fishing boat Seiyu Maru, which was damaged in Typhoon Karen. (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History – Nov. 18
1890 - USS Maine, first American battleship, is launched. 1922 - CDR Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley, at anchor in the York River. 1962 - USS Currituck (AV-7) rescues 13 Japanese fishermen from their disabled fishing boat Seiyu Maru, which was damaged in Typhoon Karen. (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History - Nov. 18
1890 - USS Maine, first American battleship, is launched. 1922 - CDR Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley, at anchor in the York River. 1962 - USS Currituck (AV-7) rescues 13 Japanese fishermen from their disabled fishing boat Seiyu Maru, which was damaged in Typhoon Karen. (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History - Oct. 17
1922 - Lt. Cmdr. Virgil C. Griffin, in a Vought VE-7SF makes first the takeoff from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV 1) anchored in York River, Va. 1941 - German U-boat U-568 torpedoes and damages USS Kearny (DD 432) near Iceland, resulting in 11 killed and 22 injured. 1944 - Naval Forces land Army Rangers on islands at the entrance to Leyte Gulf in preparation for landings. 1989 - Following the San Francisco earthquake, 24 Navy and Military Sealift Command ships render assistance. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval Historical Center Web site at www.history.navy.mil. E-mail this story to a friend | Send a comment about this story
This Day in Naval History - Nov. 18
From the Navy News Service 1890 - USS Maine, the first American battleship, is launched. 1922 - Cdmr. Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley (CV 1), at anchor in the York River. 1962 - USS Currituck (AV 7) rescues 13 Japanese fishermen from their disabled fishing boat Seiyu Maru, which was damaged in Typhoon Karen.
Coast Guard and Fire Department Respond to Boat Fire
Six people were pulled from a burning boat in the vicinty of the mouth of the York River, Va. when the 52-ft. Hatteras they were on caught fire. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads received a Mayday call from the QT. The Coast Guard issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched boats from Coast Guard Stations Milford Haven, Portsmouth and Cape Charles. Two boats, One Way and Miss Nancy responded to the UMIB and pulled all 6 from the QT before the Coast Guard arrived on scene. Two Hampton Fire and Rescue boats arrived to fight the fire, the QT burned completely and sank. There were no injuries or pollution.
