b'MEMBERNEWSJim DeSimone, PVA Board Member, Staten Island Ferry Deputy Commissioner/COO, RetiresCaptain James C. DeSimone retired from the NewAs for whats next, I dont play golf and I am not yet York City Department of Transportation as Deputyprepared to sit around and do nothing. We have a boat, Commissioner & Chief Operating Offi cer of theand I have been in discussions with a couple Ferry Division/Staten Island Ferry on June 26.of outfi ts about some project-related work, so I He spent 16 years at the large ferry operation.hope to keep somewhat active, DeSimone said. I am pleased to have had a such a long andCaptain DeSimone holds a Master distinguished career in the maritime industry,of Business Administration degree from DeSimone said. I really couldnt have askedManhattan College, a Bachelor of Science degree for a better way to make a living than in thefrom the State University of New York Maritime years Ive spent on the water as a mariner andJames C. DeSimone College, a Professional Certifi cate in Chartering in management positions to support this vitalfrom the Association of Shipbrokers and Agents industry. and a U.S. Coast Guard License as Master of Steam or Prior to joining the New York City Department ofMotor Vessels of Any Gross Tons upon Oceans. Transportation, DeSimone held senior managementProfessional membership includes: Board of Directors and towing andof the Passenger Vessel Association, the American positions in the high-speed ferry Foghorn Ad 1|1/4p|3.375 x 4.875transportation sectors of the maritime industry, and servedBureau of Shipping, National Cargo Bureau, Connecticut on the administration of our nations oldest maritimeMaritime Association, Professional Advisory Board of academy. During his seagoing career, he sailed in allthe Urban Assembly New York Harbor School, and the shipboard capacities up to and including master and asStanding Committee of the Marine Society of the City of port captain for various companies.New York.nPROPSPEED Propellers | Rudders | Shafts | Struts is effective on: |Trimtabs|IPSdrives|ThrustersKeel coolers | Underwater lights (clear coat) | Any underwater metal surfaceWith the launch of Southern Cross on March 10, 2020PROPSPEED can be used on boats of all types & sizesBothrecreationalandcommercial,fromsport-fishers, South Ferry proudly welcomes the 3rd Blount boat to ourcruisers, sailboats and superyachts to work boats like ferries, fleet. We greatly appreciate the craftsmanship, unwaveringtrawlers, tugboats, research ships and patrol boats.responsiveness and attention to detail of the entire shipyard team throughout construction. It has been highly rewarding for our family to observe the mutual respect maintained between South Ferry engineering and maintenance professionals and their Blount counterparts! Save on your boats running costs~ Bill Clark, South Ferry Having clean props and running gear lowers maintenance BUILT TO SERVE BUILT TO LAST BUILT BY BLOUNT costs, reduces corrosion and decreases fuel burn.401.245.8300info@blountboats.comBLOUNTBOATS.COM WARREN, RI www.propspeed.comJULY 2020FOGHORN 43'