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Catalina Freight Line is a community-conscious Public Utility and trusted lifeline to Catalina Island. As such, our primary responsiblility is to provide our customers 100% reliability through safe, consistent, industry-compliant, high-quality transportation services at low rates. Our strong foundation allows us to make that happen.

Our People

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  • We keep the best, and are a loyal CFL family

  • We have training programs at all levels

  • We brought in new skills, talent and energy 

  • Our staff is experienced. Our tug crews have almost 100 years of combined experience

  • Employee tenure averages 10 years, we have low turnover

  • We conduct annual performance reviews

  • We reward staff with recognition programs and performance-based bonuses

  • We encourage and require cross-training

  • We have a good working relationship with our union and a longstanding agreement with the Teamsters to guarantee uninterrupted service

  • NO STRIKE CLAUSE prevents general strikes in the port or by any other union that could potentially interrupt service

Our Equipment

 

  • Our equipment is purpose-built and right-sized to be fully loaded in summer and efficiently loaded in the winter.

  • ABS load line certified

  • Full redundancy - two barges and two tugs

  • We have over 50 pieces of rolling stock: forklifts, tractors, vans, flats, refers, tankers & tank trucks

  • Our equipment is right-sized for Avalon's small streets and trips into the interior

  • We have backup equipment in case of extended maintenance or breakdown

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Environmentally Friendly

 

  • All equipment has been upgraded to latest Air Quality Standards - forklifts, tractors, refers, barge generators, tugs

  • Lower fuel consumption and minimal ocean floor impact

 

Our Fleet

 

  • ​​Zoe - World War II-Era Lander

  • Tuffy II - Tug Boat

  • Rebel II - Tug Boat

  • Islander - Barge

  • Islander II - Barge

Reliable Lifeline

Operational Excellence

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  • Our total maintenance program ensures consistent and sustainable up-time.

  • We enjoy 100% Compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

  • Our spill and emergency response strategy was developed through safety and compliance experts and joint plans with customers and regulatory agencies

  • We have a Zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol

  • We have a detailed audit program for our road equipment and a 100% compliance score with CHP

  • We participate in regular Coast Guard meetings, including complete audits of our facilities and equipment.

  • Our MARSEC security plan required detailed processes and certification by the U.S. Coast Guard

  • Our processes and procedures ensure 100% compliance with environmental agencies.

Our Community

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  • We're prepared to defend the community with resources and equipment and are at the ready to react to the needs of fire fighters and law enforcement

  • We have company-wide procedures and training in place for emergency preparedness

  • We donate transportation for many excellent causes

  • We donate money for community improvements, charitable causes and fund-raising events

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Charitable Donations

 

DONATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION 

 

  • Annual Blood Mobile Vehicle

  • Annual Health Fair Equipment

  • Annual Mammogram Machine

  • CIMC new CT Scanner

  • Veterinary Clinic Building

  • Avalon Teen Center

  • The Girl Scouts

  • The Salvation Army

  • USC Band Equipment for 4th of July

  • LA County Fire Equipment

  • Driver's Education Vehicles

  • Cleanup the Island Day

  • Equipment for island concerts and other community events

 

DONATIONS OF DOLLARS

 

  • Catalina Kid Ventures

  • July 4th Fireworks

  • Fund-Raising Fishing Tournaments

  • Avalon Schools

  • Grand Prix

  • Catalina Air Show

  • Catalina Conservancy

  • Choices 

  • Various others

Prepared for the Santa Catalina Island Company Executive Committee and Board

Presented by Richard Coffey, President and CEO - September 19th, 2013 

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