b'MEMBERNEWSPVA Bids Farewell to Formerselling it to his longtime friend and business partner Argosy Cruises Owner/CEOKevin Clark, who is currently the President/CEO of the vessel operation. John Blackman In addition to his work at Argosy Cruises, Blackmans dogged support and leadership, helped keep the dream John Blackman, 86, former CEO and owner of Argosyof a great Seattle Aquarium alive and spark its current Cruises, LLC, Seattle, WA, passed away on September 24success and growth.He sat on the Seattle Aquarium after a long battle with cancer.board of directors from 1991 to 2017 and served in a Blackman grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. Graduatedvariety of leadership positions while on the board.John from Illinois College of Commerce, and participat- was the fi rst recipient of the Scott S. Patrick Inspirational ed in executive programs at Syracuse and StanfordAward.Universities. He served in the Army in Germany duringIn addition to his passionate love for Seattle, the Korean War and joined United Airlines in 1956 inBlackman will be remembered for his contributions the fi nance department. His career at United Airlinesat United Airlines, Argosy, and the Seattle regions included serving as VP of Public Affairs, VP of Southeastbusinesses and community organizations. His family region, VP West Coast Region and VP and General Salesand friends remember him for his energy, generos-Manager.ity, tenaciousness, integrity, fi erce loyalty, business and In 1988, he moved to Seattle for Holland America.personnel instincts, and an authentic, trusting, and fun-In 1990, he and three other partners purchased Seattleloving nature that naturally disarmed all he came in Harbor Tours. In 1993, he became the majority ownercontact with. and CEO. He renamed the company Argosy Cruises andCelebrations of his life were held in Seattle and grew the company from three vessels to 13 vessels beforeChicago and attended by family and friends. nEachyear,thousandsofpreventablemaritime accidents are caused by operator inattention, cited twice as frequently as the next leading factor. The Furuno BR500 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) helps to prevent these accidents.Scan this code with your smart phone for a Guided Tour of the BR500.www.FurunoUSA.com40NOVEMBER 2019FOGHORN'