TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale Announces Company Promotion

July 23, 2007

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale, a Broward County based company, announces the promotion of one of their captains. "Our people are out most valuable asset," commented Larry Acheson, President and Founder of TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale. "It is always a pleasure to recognize and promote hard working, dedicated employees."

Captain Eric Bachewicz has been named Assistant Supervisor, South Office. Bachewicz has been boating all of his life. He grew up sailing, fishing and diving. His involvement with the marine industry included acting as Mate sailing on Tall Ships and as Tug Mate for six years on tugs. Bachewicz is a certified Diver, maintains an STCW certification as well as an AB Tankerman certification and a Hazmat certification. His cruising experience includes the both U.S. coastlines from Maine to Florida Keys and California to Central America as well as the Caribbean and Bahamas. Bachewicz specializes in mega-yacht river towing and assistance and assists in salvage operations. "I look forward to the responsibilities and challenges this position offers," remarked Bachewicz.

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale was founded in 1989 by Larry Acheson. The company operates from three ports and provides towing and assistance to boaters in all of Southeast Florida and the Bahamas. The TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale operation has conducted thousands of salvage and towing operations over the years and routinely assists law enforcement with search and rescue operations. Along with towing and salvage, company services include charter and launch services and mega-yacht towing and assistance.

For more information, contact TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale at (954) 783-7821.

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