VIDEO: Foss Maritime’s third Arctic tug nears completion
FEBRUARY 2, 2017 — Foss Maritime has posted a video showing the progress its Rainier Shipyard is making construction of the Nicole Foss, the third of three Arctic-Class tugs. The first two
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Foss Maritime completes CEO transition
JANUARY 12, 2017 — John Parrott assumed the role of President and CEO of Foss Maritime on January 1, 2017, after successfully completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss
Foss Maritime completes CEO transition
JANUARY 12, 2017 — John Parrott assumed the role of President and CEO of Foss Maritime on January 1, 2017, after successfully completing a four-month transition announced last July. Parrott joined Foss
Foss Maritime vessels recognized with Devlin awards
JUNE 22, 2016 — The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) has recognized 73 vessels of Foss Maritime and its subsidiaries with the 2015 Jones F. Devlin award for outstanding safety records.
John Parrott named President of Foss Maritime
JUNE 17, 2016 — Seattle based Foss Maritime Company reports that Chief Operating Officer John Parrott will take over the role of President, assuming responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company
ILWU’s first Safety Award goes to Foss Maritime
MARCH 4, 2016 — Foss Maritime has been recognized by the ILWU Marine Clerks Local 52 for zero injuries at Terminal 5, Seattle, WA, between March 2015 and February 2016. The first-ever
Foss Maritime names John Parrott COO
Mr. Parrott comes to Foss from sister Saltchuk company, TOTE Maritime Alaska, where he has served as President for sixteen years. In his new role as Foss’ COO, Mr. Parrott will be responsible for overseeing key operating divisions, developing and delivering on strategic plans, and optimizing day-to-day operations through implementation of best practices throughout the organization.
“We are thrilled to have John join us in our corporate office after the first of the year,” said Paul Stevens, President and CEO of Foss Maritime. “John is a maritime industry veteran who is well known to us at Foss. We look forward to having his expertise and experience on board.”
After ten years sailing aboard a wide range of vessels in trade routes around the world, Mr. Parrott began at TOTE Maritime in 1992 as the Chief Mate of the SS Northern Lights. In 1994 he came ashore, and later became the General Manager for Sea Star Stevedore, which manages the loading, discharge and terminal operations for TOTE Maritime.
In 2002, he returned to TOTE Maritime as the Alaska General Manager, where he was soon promoted to Vice President/GM, then VP of Commercial before being named President of TOTE Maritime Alaska in 2009.
In 2011 he was named a member of the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council. He also sits on the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and serves on the Seaman’s Services board of directors.
Born in Seattle, Mr. Parrott has a BS degree in Marine Transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; Kings Point, New York, and an MBA from Seattle University. He is a licensed master in the U.S. Merchant Marine and holds a commission in the United States Naval Reserve. Mr. Parrott, his wife and three children live in Tacoma.
Mr. Parrott is being succeeded as President of TOTE Maritime Alaska by Michael Noone.
Paul Gallagher returns to Foss Maritime
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 — Foss Maritime says that Paul Gallagher will be rejoining Foss team to work in the commercial services group on major transportation project opportunities. Mr. Gallagher has more than
Foss Maritime appoints VP Human Resources
JULY 28, 2014 — Darlene Crowder is to join Foss Maritime in early August as the Vice President for Human Resources. She will be based at the company’s corporate office in Seattle,
Carl Smith joins Foss Maritime
MAY 21, 2014 — Foss Maritime reports that Carl Smith has recently joined the company as the Director of Sales and Marketing for its Fleet Services Division based out of Seattle. He