Posted:
June 23, 2011
The United Seamen's Service (USS) has announced the recipients of the 2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS).
Gen. Duncan McNabb, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, James Henry, chairman and president of the Transportation Institute, and Robert Somerville, chairman of ABS, will receive AOTOS Awards during the 42nd annual awards dinner in New York City.
"We are so proud to be able to honor labor, military and service providers who represent strong leadership in the maritime industry. They are being recognized for their significant contributions and important ship services to American seafarers, vessels and American commerce," said Richard Hughes, chairman of the USS AOTOS Committee and president of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO.
Michael Sacco, president of the Seafarers International Union, will serve as dinner chairman of AOTOS 2011. Anthony Naccarato, president and chairman of American Maritime Officers Service, and Samuel Nemirow will serve as national committee co-chairmen.
American Maritime Officers National President Tom Bethel received the 2010 AOTOS Award, as did William Pennella, vice chairman and executive vice president of Crowley Maritime Corporation.
Gen. McNabb, James Henry, Robert Somerville to receive 2011 AOTOS awards
The United Seamen's Service (USS) has announced the recipients of the 2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS).
Gen. Duncan McNabb, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, James Henry, chairman and president of the Transportation Institute, and Robert Somerville, chairman of ABS, will receive AOTOS Awards during the 42nd annual awards dinner in New York City.
"We are so proud to be able to honor labor, military and service providers who represent strong leadership in the maritime industry. They are being recognized for their significant contributions and important ship services to American seafarers, vessels and American commerce," said Richard Hughes, chairman of the USS AOTOS Committee and president of the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO.
Michael Sacco, president of the Seafarers International Union, will serve as dinner chairman of AOTOS 2011. Anthony Naccarato, president and chairman of American Maritime Officers Service, and Samuel Nemirow will serve as national committee co-chairmen.
American Maritime Officers National President Tom Bethel received the 2010 AOTOS Award, as did William Pennella, vice chairman and executive vice president of Crowley Maritime Corporation.