Crowley’s Nazario Promoted to Director of Finance and Administration in Puerto Rico

(San Juan, Puerto Rico; March 5, 2003) – Jose F. Nazario has been promoted to director of finance and administration for Crowley liner services Puerto Rico operations. In his new role, he is responsible for the direction and administration of the budget process, forecasting, tax interpretation, financial planning, accounting services and other reporting activities.

Nazario joined Crowley in 1985 and has held a number of key managerial positions including his latest as director of port operations. Nazario will continue to report to Roberto Lugo Jr., vice president and general manager.

“Jose has spent 18 years with our organization learning every aspect and providing operational support and direction to our Puerto Rico/Caribbean business,” Lugo said. “In this new position he will put all of his skills to work as he leads the organization from an administrative and financial position.”

Crowley Liner Services, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., is a subsidiary of Oakland-based Crowley Maritime Corporation and is part of its liner segment. The corporation, founded in 1892, is primarily family- and employee-owned, and is engaged in worldwide logistics, liner services, contract towing and transportation, energy support services, ship assist and escort services, vessel management and petroleum and chemical marine transport. Additional information about Crowley, its subsidiaries and business units may be found on the Internet at www.crowley.com.

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