Fort Schuyler Magazine Fall 2021

FEATURE

C oming out of Maritime College, most graduates do not consider the Small Passenger Vessel industry as a career path. This holds true Richard Paine ’04 G’05 and Dennis Robesch ’06 of City Experiences anchored by Hornblower. Taking their traditional maritime education and sailing experience, they transitioned and now work at City Experiences anchored by Hornblower, one of the most prominent names in the small passenger vessel business today. Graduating in 2004, Vice President of Health, Safety, Security, Quality, and Environment (HSSQE) of the Hornblower Group, Richard Paine set out upon graduation to do what many of us do, sail deep sea. Not having much luck Rich followed the job market to the tug and towing industry. Gaining valuable experience as he worked his way up the corporate ladder, Rich was hired in 2008 by then Statue Cruises (Hornblower), a west coast company who was awarded the National Park Service contract as the official concessioner to operate the Ellis and Liberty Island ferries. After a short stint part time operating the vessels, Rich again found himself in the office making valuable contributions to the corporation by leveraging his knowledge of safety management, training, and ISO to streamline operations, increase cost efficiency

SAFETY A Maritime Tradition

by Matthew Bonvento ’01

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