Phil Morrell brings 43 years of practical Marine Industry experience and leadership in multiple areas, including shipbuilding, ship repair, technical management, and terminal management in both the US flag Jones Act and international shipping sectors. Phil has extensive industry experience building, converting, and drydocking vessels worldwide.
Phil joined TOTE Services in 2002 and has held various roles, including Marine Superintendent and VP of Marine and Terminal Operations, which had oversite Tacoma and Anchorage terminal operations, together with TOTE’s Alaska and Puerto Rico vessel operations. Currently, Phil serves as Vice President Marine Operations for TOTE Services and is directly responsible for overall cost, schedule, and vessel management for TOTE Alaska’s Orca class vessels.
In addition to his day-to-day core business responsibilities, Phil just successfully completed his role as overall Project Manager, driving cost, schedule budget, and technical oversite for the Orca class dual fuel (LNG) conversion. Phil’s a graduate of the University of Oregon and serves on The Washington State Board of Pilotage, the Board of Directors of the Washington State Emergency Rescue Tug Vessel (ERTV), the Board of Directors of the Washington State Maritime Cooperative (WSMC), and the Board of Directors of the Chadux Network.
