Posted:
June 20, 2014
The United Seamen's Service (USS) will present Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards for 2014 to International Transport Workers' Federation General Secretary Stephen Cotton, Chamber of Shipping of America President and CEO Joseph Cox, and General Dynamics NASSCO President Frederick Harris.
The awards will be presented at an industry dinner and dance to be held on Nov. 7, 2014 in New York City. Recognition will also be given to American mariners for specific acts of bravery and heroism while at sea.
In announcing the recipients, Gen. Kenneth Wykle, U.S. Army (retired), chairman of the USS AOTOS Committee, said: "This year's recipients represent greatly diverse sectors of the maritime industry. Stephen Cotton oversees a significant labor group whose mission is the well being and fair treatment of the world's seafarers. Joe Cox is well regarded in international transportation circles and is greatly involved in safety issues. Fred Harris' company has designed and built innovative tonnage for America's sea-going fleet. We anticipate a good turnout for these three gentlemen."
Gen. Wykle, who is also president of the National Defense Transportation Association, will be presented with an AOTOS Recognition Award at this year's event.
For AOTOS 2014, Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco is dinner chairman. American Maritime Officers Service President and Chairman F. Anthony Naccarato and USS Legal Counsel John Degurse, Jr., Esquire, will serve as national committee co-chairmen.
Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award recipients for 2014 announced
The United Seamen's Service (USS) will present Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards for 2014 to International Transport Workers' Federation General Secretary Stephen Cotton, Chamber of Shipping of America President and CEO Joseph Cox, and General Dynamics NASSCO President Frederick Harris.
The awards will be presented at an industry dinner and dance to be held on Nov. 7, 2014 in New York City. Recognition will also be given to American mariners for specific acts of bravery and heroism while at sea.
In announcing the recipients, Gen. Kenneth Wykle, U.S. Army (retired), chairman of the USS AOTOS Committee, said: "This year's recipients represent greatly diverse sectors of the maritime industry. Stephen Cotton oversees a significant labor group whose mission is the well being and fair treatment of the world's seafarers. Joe Cox is well regarded in international transportation circles and is greatly involved in safety issues. Fred Harris' company has designed and built innovative tonnage for America's sea-going fleet. We anticipate a good turnout for these three gentlemen."
Gen. Wykle, who is also president of the National Defense Transportation Association, will be presented with an AOTOS Recognition Award at this year's event.
For AOTOS 2014, Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco is dinner chairman. American Maritime Officers Service President and Chairman F. Anthony Naccarato and USS Legal Counsel John Degurse, Jr., Esquire, will serve as national committee co-chairmen.