Crowley Government Services has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC firm fixed Purchase Orders to provide Diving Services on USNS PFC Eugene A. Obregon (T AK- 3006) and USNS SGT Matej Kocak (T AK-3005).
 

The extensive scope of work included cleaning propellers, rudders, sea chest suctions and overboards, and ABS video inspections of both hulls and appendages. Work also included opening sea chests and bow thrusters for cleaning and video inspections. Cofferdams were manufactured and installed on USNS Obregon Main Circulating Pump Suctions, Main Scoop Injection Inlet, Main Condenser Overboard Discharge, and Auxiliary Salt Water Service Pump Suction. Diving Operations were carried out by Seawards Dive Vessel Coastal Pride team at Talton Marine Terminal in Newport News VA. 

 

Seaward Marine Services would like to thank the Historic Naval Ships Association for having us at their annual conference which was held this year in Charleston, SC, and the Patriots Point for hosting the event. It was a first for us to set our booth up on the main deck of an aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown, and we really enjoyed that experience. We'd like to thank all those who came by our booth this year, and hope that more museum ships will begin to utilize and count on our services the way our current museum ship customers have. Thanks again, and always looking forward to doing what we can to help you preserve naval history.
 

From Left to Right:  Bill Greenwood, Dive Supervisor | Dean Womack, Dive Supervisor | Cecil C. Achord, Director of IT and Head of Marketing | Tom Wright, East Coast Operations Manager – 

Seaward Marine Services would like to give a big "Bravo Zulu" to two of its Norfolk based crews for the cleaning and maintenance work they've recently completed on the USS John Warner.  Working from Seaward’s Norfolk based dive boat, the Coastal Pride, work began on the USS John Warner on the 26th of August and continued with continuous 12 hours shifts until the morning of the 1^st of September.  

First shift was supervised and managed by Bill Greenwood, with divers Mike Charles, Tim Russell, Nathanial Peterson, Mike Waters, Max Spruill, and Taylor Peterson.  Second shift was supervised and managed by Frank Sedlack, with divers Tara Carter, Richard Conners, Steve Steiniger, Matt Shaw, Preston Edwards, Kevin Kirschner, and Dave Bruce.  A job well done to all involved.

Nothing makes Seaward prouder than seeing this personal thank you from CDR Burt Canfield, Commanding Officer of the USS John Warner:
 

The text reads:
“Seaward Marine, thank you for your outstanding support of the USS John Warner. 
The crew of the ‘Sledgehammer of Freedom’ will be able to return to sea on time due to your hard work and dedication.
Thank you for your contribution to the Nation’s Defense!

Hoo yah, John Warner!
Hoo yah, Seaward Marine!

-Burt Canfield, CO SSN 785"

 

Seaward Marine Services would like to thank the American Society of Naval Engineers for putting on the Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Syposium in San Diego, CA, and the San Diego Convention Center for hosting the event.  Most of all, we'd like to thank all those who came by our booth this year.  A big thank you to the port engineers for all the kind words in appreciation of what we do, and a special shout out to Len Santiago of the Museum Ship Midway for the many mentions in his presentation.  Looking forward to the next show.
 

Left:  Cecil C. Achord, Director of IT and Head of Marketing    –    Right:  Kevin Morero, West Coast Operations Manager