FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2014
Clearwater is pleased to announce that it has established a Corporate Membership with Randive, Inc. of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Founded by Randor Erlandson in 1959, Randive is dedicated primarily to the needs of the maritime industry in the Port of New York and New Jersey and specializes in underwater ship repair, maintenance, inspections and all aspects of commercial diving.
“Clearwater is proud to welcome Randive as its newest Corporate Member,” said Peter Gross, Clearwater Executive Director. “In addition to supporting the organization as a Corporate Member, Randive provided a hull inspection for the sloop Clearwater as part of readying her for the sailing season. The traditionally-rigged tall ship provides environmental education to the students of the Hudson Valley and New York City, averaging over 12,000 students sailing with us per year, and it is important to maintain the highest safety standards. Randive has helped to ensure that level of safety.”
“Randive is honored to be part of an organization such as Clearwater, which helps today’s youth become tomorrow’s environmental stewards of our waterways,” said Kurt Erlandson, Randive President and CEO.
Certified by all of the major Class Societies, Randive is also a member of the Association of Diving Contractors International, Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey, Maritime Exchange of the Delaware River & Bay, Connecticut Maritime Association, The Society of Marine Port Engineers of New York and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association.
Over the last six decades, Randive has expanded its clientele base to include the largest shipping companies in the world and most of the marine related companies along the East Coast. The company has grown to now boast a staff of 16 full-time dive team members and office personnel on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist clients and provide quality diving services.
For more information about Randive, Inc., visit www.Randive.com.
Clearwater Corporate Membership is a community made up of a select group of small and large businesses that share a vision and passion for the Hudson River and are key to the organization’s success in providing much needed funding for programs. Corporate Members also help in other ways, such as providing materials for our vessels and other in-kind donations. Corporate Members help Hudson River Sloop Clearwater keep costs down in order to deliver our many quality programs to the community.
Corporate Membership offers businesses the opportunity to develop a customized sponsorship program that meets the needs of a company, which can include community outreach programs, on-site presence at Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, educational programs, team building, corporate volunteer days and more!
For more information about the Clearwater Corporate Membership program, visit www.clearwater.org/membership/corporate-membership.
NOTE: Corporate Memberships must comply with Clearwater’s policies on conflict of interest, and Clearwater reserves the right to refuse or decline any Corporate Membership application at its discretion.
About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Inspiring, educating and activating millions of people for over 45 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champion of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations, including the renowned annual Clearwater Festival. The organization was founded by music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger in 1966. The iconic sloop Clearwater was launched in 1969 and is a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries. To date, more than half a million people have experienced their first real look at an estuary’s ecosystem aboard the vessel. The organization’s strong connection to youth, environmental education, and its agenda to create the next generation of environmental leaders are all part of building and strengthening a Green Cities Initiative for a green economy and a more inclusive and diverse environmental movement. Utilizing the greatest natural resource in the region, the Hudson River, Clearwater has become the grassroots model for producing positive changes to protect our planet. For more information, visit www.clearwater.org. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt nonprofit, member-supported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water.
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