Negeen Amuzegar, from left to right, Michael Gillooly and Vivian Davis show off the cozy pajamas donated to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics by Matthew Ha and Tatiana Wilcox-Ha. Chief Operations Officer, Bonnie Campbell, accepted the gift on behalf of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. Courtesy photo.
Pajamas for patients presented at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
SANTA BARBARA — Patients of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) received a special surprise on July 10 when they visited any of the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics.
About 350 pajamas for adults and teens were handed out, the organization reported in a media release. Each family was limited to two pairs.
Realizing they had an overstock of the Asian inspired black and white pajamas, local business couple Matthew and Tatiana Ha wanted to find a worthwhile home for the pajamas. They researched organizations online and found one they felt was well suited for the gift.??
“Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics does such wonderful work providing medical care for those who need it most,” said Tatiana Ha. “We were most touched by the work the organization does with children.”
About Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics:
The mission of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is to provide high quality, affordable, comprehensive healthcare to all people regardless of their ability to pay, especially those uninsured and otherwise underserved, while maintaining a welcoming environment and treating patients with compassion, dignity, and respect. We strive to achieve excellence and to maximize the potential of each employee, volunteer, and board member through a respectful and supportive organization.
For more information please visit www.sbclinics.com
Heavy lift crane shipped from Port of Hueneme
PORT OF HUENEME — A massive crane with a lift capacity of more than 7 million pounds was received, handled and shipped from the Port of Hueneme last week on board the BBC Vermont bound for Qidong, China and another major construction job, port officials reported this week in a media release.
Following a construction assignment in Chandler, AZ, the SGC-120, was broken down and crated in 400 containers and loose pieces by UTC Overseas, an international freight forwarder. The SGC-120, produced by the Sarens Group of Wolvertom, Belgium and its American subsidiary, Rigging International of Alameda, CA, accommodates the heavy lifting requirements for refinery, oil and gas, mining, offshore platform and third generation components for nuclear plants and more. The crane was recently seen on U.S. television as a backdrop for President Obama in Chandler, where it was used in the construction of a chip manufacturing plant for Intel.
The project, which took several weeks, was the result of a team effort, bringing together freight forwarder, terminal operator, logistics specialists and the right choice of a port, port officials reported.
“Cargo moves such as this unique crane demonstrate the Port of Hueneme’s significant role as an import/export hub and regional economic engine,” Port Director Kristin Decas stated in the release. “The port has experienced a rise in project cargoes such as this helping fuel the port’s economic success.”
The breakdown and move of the SGC-120 was handled by UTC Overseas, an international freight forwarding company with offices worldwide including Asia, Europe, Australia, India and North America.
“Selecting the right port was an important aspect for this project,” UTC Overseas Executive Vice President Hans Meyer, stated in the release. “Port Hueneme proved to be the right partner in executing with a high degree of care, commitment, and timely performance.”
In all, it took seven weeks to break down and prepare the parts for trucking to the Port of Hueneme where it was loaded onto the M/V BBC Vermont operated by BBC Chartering, a world leader in the ocean carriage of heavy lift and project cargoes and which currently has a fleet of 140 multipurpose and heavy lift vessels. Cargo handling at the port was overseen by long time port stevedore, Ports America, North America’s largest terminal operator and stevedore.
With a lifting capacity of 3,600 metric tons, the SGC-120 nonetheless has a limited footprint and low ground bearing pressures. It needs no foundation due to its compact and stable design. It is powered by 12 diesel engines.