Andrie LLC

⭐ Employee Spotlight ⭐

This quarter's Employee Spotlight features Andrew Bowlan - one of three Bowlan brothers sailing at Andrie!

Known early in his career by the nickname “Noodle,” Andrew worked his way up from deckhand to earning his Steersman License and now serves as Mate onboard the Tug Rebecca Lynn alongside his brother Jamie.

🚁USCG Hoist Training Aboard the Samuel de Champlain & Innovation ⚓

While the Samuel de Champlain and Innovation were northbound below Manitou Passage, the U.S. Coast Guard reached out requesting support for hoist-training operations.

Able Seamen Andre Turner and Ituau Toilolo, Conveyorman Justin Smith, and Ordinary Seaman Case Franzak had the opportunity to take part in two tag-line basket hoists, receiving hands-on guidance from the AST (rescue swimmer) who was lowered to our deck.

Meanwhile, Mate Chris Hyzy and Captain Karl Hardesty managed all communications with the aircrew and ensured smooth coordination with our deck team.

Great work by everyone involved—training like this strengthens readiness and reinforces our commitment to safety on the Great Lakes.

⚓ Today we pause to honor all who served.
From all of us at Andrie, thank you, veterans. 🇺🇸

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨

We're excited to feature Port Captain Erik Hansen in this quarter's Employee Spotlight!

👉Click through to learn more about Erik, his journey, and life in North Muskegon with his golden retriever, Benny (follow him on Instagram 🐾)!

⚓The SS Alpena is finally departing Cleveland for sea trials after receiving a new steam turbine. Soon she’ll officially begin her 83rd shipping season—an incredible milestone for one of the oldest active steamships on the Great Lakes. ⚓️

Here’s to another safe and successful season for this hardworking vessel!

📸Shoutout to Sebastian Dunn at SDunnPhotography for the incredible shot of the SS Alpena!