Posted:
December 27, 2013
More than 85 vessels manned by members of American Maritime Officers were among those recognized this year by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with Environmental Achievement Awards for 2013 for attaining at least two years of environmental excellence in operations, with 18 vessels achieving 10 years or more without an incident.
"These awards celebrate the dedication to environmental excellence of our seafarers and the company personnel shore-side who operate our vessels to the highest standards," said Joseph Cox, president of the CSA. " In today's world, it seems our industry only gets front-page news when spills or other environmental problems occur. It is encouraging to see how many vessels go for years achieving environmental excellence. It should be clear to the American public that we in the maritime industry take our stewardship of the marine environment very seriously."
The awards were presented during a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Washington, D.C. Certificates of Environmental Achievement were presented to a total of 1,431 vessels, of both U.S. and foreign registry, which have operated an average of 6.9 years without incident.
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Adm. Joseph Servidio participated in the award ceremony and commended the great work performed by the industry. Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen also attended, remarking on the environmental accomplishments of the industry.
Companies recognized for environmental excellence that operate vessels under contract with AMO included Crowley Liner Services; General Dynamics American Overseas Marine; Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning; Keystone Shipping Company (Key Lakes); Maersk Line, Limited; Ocean Duchess, Inc.; Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.; OSG Ship Management, Inc.; Sea Star Line, LLC; Seabulk Tankers, Inc.; TOTE Services, Inc.; and U.S. Shipping Corporation.
A listing of all vessels receiving Certificates of Environmental Achievement for 2013 is on the CSA website, and is available via the link to "News & Events."
AMO-contracted vessels earn Environmental Achievement Awards
More than 85 vessels manned by members of American Maritime Officers were among those recognized this year by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with Environmental Achievement Awards for 2013 for attaining at least two years of environmental excellence in operations, with 18 vessels achieving 10 years or more without an incident.
"These awards celebrate the dedication to environmental excellence of our seafarers and the company personnel shore-side who operate our vessels to the highest standards," said Joseph Cox, president of the CSA. " In today's world, it seems our industry only gets front-page news when spills or other environmental problems occur. It is encouraging to see how many vessels go for years achieving environmental excellence. It should be clear to the American public that we in the maritime industry take our stewardship of the marine environment very seriously."
The awards were presented during a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Washington, D.C. Certificates of Environmental Achievement were presented to a total of 1,431 vessels, of both U.S. and foreign registry, which have operated an average of 6.9 years without incident.
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Adm. Joseph Servidio participated in the award ceremony and commended the great work performed by the industry. Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen also attended, remarking on the environmental accomplishments of the industry.
Companies recognized for environmental excellence that operate vessels under contract with AMO included Crowley Liner Services; General Dynamics American Overseas Marine; Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning; Keystone Shipping Company (Key Lakes); Maersk Line, Limited; Ocean Duchess, Inc.; Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.; OSG Ship Management, Inc.; Sea Star Line, LLC; Seabulk Tankers, Inc.; TOTE Services, Inc.; and U.S. Shipping Corporation.
A listing of all vessels receiving Certificates of Environmental Achievement for 2013 is on the CSA website, and is available via the link to "News & Events."