New Safety Chief for Bowhead Transport
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Bowhead Transport, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Kevin O’Shea as its new Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager.
At Bowhead, O’Shea oversees safety protocols and vessel inspections, supporting regulatory compliance and commitment to a proactive safety culture. O’Shea has more than thirty years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management, with expertise in oil spill response and marine operations. He is a veteran of the US Coast Guard, where he served as a marine science technician, and has held safety leadership roles at Vitus Energy, Trident Services, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
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