OPPORTUNITY TO PHOTOGRAPH CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORLD’S FIRST HYBRID TUG

Foss Rainier Shipyard Opens its Doors During Construction for Sneak Peak of Ground-Breaking Vessel Who: Foss Maritime Company invites interested members of the media to get a sneak peak of the world’s first Hybrid Tug while it is still in construction at its Rainier, Oregon shipyard. When: August 26, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Foss Rainier Shipyard 611 East ‘A’ Street Rainier, OR 97048 503.556.2396 What: ● Foss’ first Hybrid Tug combines batteries, generators and main engines to reduce pollution and offer greater fuel economy. ● The technology used is flexible and can be used to convert other standard tugs. ● The Hybrid Tug design was awarded the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award for Clean Air Technology earlier this year. Contact meaganoshea@foss.com to RSVP for the event or to obtain technical specifications and more information about the Hybrid Tug. Driving directions to Foss Rainier Shipyard From I-5: Take exit #40 / Kelso-Longview (WA-4 South) / Long Beach Bear right on WA-431 (North Kelso Avenue) Turn right on WA-4 (Cowlitz Way which turns into Washington Way) Bear left on 15TH Avenue, which turns into Oregon Way (WA-433) Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge over Columbia River Take ramp onto Eastbound Lower Columbia River Highway (US-30), go two miles Turn left on East 4th Street