PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
For more than thirty years we have undertaken the mission of providing world-class ship management services to our clients, and have demonstrated to the maritime industry the level of excellence that "world class" implies. It is our goal not merely to meet our client's expectations, but to anticipate and exceed them.

Fairfield-Maxwell Services Ltd. (FMSL) provides to our clients responsive, professional and individualized ship management services and, in doing so, strives to achieve an increasing level of safety and cost effectiveness while exceeding international regulations and marine industry standards.

Our ability to perform as we do depends on our team of dedicated personnel who bring with them their wide experience both at sea and ashore. They have committed themselves to ensuring a continued high level of safety and performance by both ships and crews, and their success in this regard is evidenced by the excellence in schedule conformance of FMSL-managed ships.

A primary component of FMSL's service philosophy and an important element of our ability to provide the best in reliable, safe and environmentally responsible ship management services is our focus on ensuring that all of our clients receive the meticulous individual attention and effort needed to identify and meet the specific requirements of their particular operation as well as the more general requirements incumbent on all operators. Our emphasis on individualized attention to our clients' needs will continue to support our standard of providing world-class excellence in ship management for those clients.
OUR PEOPLE
Gunther Keitel, Executive Vice President
Appointed Executive Vice President of Fairfield-Maxwell Services Ltd. (FMSL) in 2006, Gunther has long served in the ranks of FMSL's sister company Great American Lines, Inc. (GALI) where he was nominated as VP in May, 1981 and executive vice president and chief operating officer in July, 1998. Prior to his association with GALI, he was the senior vice president of Y.S. Line North America, a Japanese container carrier operating between the U.S. and Japan. Before his association with Y.S. Line in 1974, Mr. Keitel was employed by a U.S. flag vessel operator, Prudential Grace Line, where he held the positions of pier superintendent, operations manager, general traffic manager and, finally, general manager. Upon graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, in 1966 he sailed aboard U.S. flag vessels for three years prior to his involvement in a shoreside management program. In addition to a B.A. degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Mr. Keitel earned an MBA degree from New York University in 1975. He was a captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve prior to his retirement in 1996. Experience in the Naval Reserve included command of MSC units and various positions in the Naval Control of Shipping Program.

Capt. Pete Johansen, Vice President
Pete has been a licensed Deck Officer for more than 28 years. He has experience in sailing on chemical tankers, product tankers and container ships. He began working for Fairfield-Maxwell in 1996 with both their Reefer Express and Great American Lines companies. Prior to joining FML, Pete worked for Sea-Land Services for 8 years serving as a Marine Superintendent. As a Captain in the US Naval Reserve, Pete has experienced two mobilizations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2003 he was Commanding Officer of the Military Sealift Command Office in Iskenderun, Turkey and in 2007 he assumed similar duties in Kuwait.

Dan Valvano, Senior Vice President Finance
Dan joined the Fairfield Group in 1981 where he served as Vice President and Controller of Reefer Express Lines Ltd. through 2000. Since then he holds the position of Senior Vice President of Finance of Great American Lines, Inc.

Prior to joining the Fairfield Group, Dan's finance and accounting experience in the shipping and transportation industry included the position of Vice President of Finance for the Atlantic Container Division of Seatrain Lines Inc. and various other positions with Sea-Land Services, Pan Am Airways and American Airlines. Dan also has several years of public accounting experience with Arthur Young (now Ernst & Young) in New York.

Bill Tomalonis, Technical Manager
Bill has over thirty years experience in the maritime industry. Prior to coming to FMSL in 1995, his experience includes sailing on commercial vessels, field surveyor for ABS, project superintendent and estimator in a shipyard as well as ship superintendent for MarAd and various commercials vessels. He obtained degrees in Marine Engineering and Nautical Science from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Svend Hansen, Technical Manager
Having completed a course at Gothenburg Merchant Marine Engineering School, Svend began his maritime career in 1967. He sailed on commercial vessels for 16 years where he rose from engine cadet to Chief Engineer. Svend's experience also includes diesel service manager in a marine repair company, and has been contracted to MAN/B&W on several occasions to direct major engine rehabilitations and installations on several ships. Svend joined the ranks of FMSL in 1998.

David Duncan, Purchasing Manager
David has over 15 years experience in marine purchasing and has held procurement positions with general ship suppliers, ship owners, ship managers and US Government Contractors. From working for these various companies, David brings a broad range of knowledge in all aspects of vessel requirements.

Richard Soos, Chief Accountant - Finance
Rich joined the Fairfield Group in 1993 and is the Chief Accountant for Fairfield-Maxwell Services, Ltd. He is responsible for the financial reporting to our corporate headquarters and various shipowners.

Prior to joining Fairfield-Maxwell, Rich worked several years in the corporate offices of Kerr Steamship Lines as a staff supervisor of vessel accounting. His experience working with a ship agency helped him understand the unique qualities of ship's finances.

Todd McCleary, Communications Manager
Todd has a BS degree in Nautical Science/Marine Transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and began working in the operations department for a related Fairfield-Maxwell group company in 1985. He is presently serving as the Assistant Vice President of our sister company Great American Lines, Inc and has also been the communications manager for FMSL since 2001.

Sharon Atieh, Office Manager
Sharon joined Fairfield-Maxwell Services as the Administrative Assistant in 2003. She assists the FMSL staff by providing support in all administrative matters; coordinating travel arrangements, as well as tracking the daily movement of the fleet of vessels managed by FMSL. She is responsible for all mail correspondence to and from the ships. She also works as assistant to the Chief Accountant at FMSL in the processing and payment of invoices. Prior to joining the company, Sharon was employed with a biomedical consulting firm where she worked for 12 years.