AMO Currents - Crowley Maritime, Maersk Line, Ocean Shipholdings selected for safety awards

AMO Currents - Posted: July 18, 2008

Crowley Maritime, Maersk Line, Ocean Shipholdings selected for safety awards

The Safety Advisory Committee of American Maritime Safety (AMS) has selected eight AMS member companies to receive Maritime Safety Awards, including Crowley Maritime Corporation, Maersk Line Limited and Ocean Shipholdings Inc. The awards will be presented at the AMS membership dinner Oct. 16, 2008.

AMS, a trade association that facilitates maritime industry compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and international protocols, administers safety programs for U.S. and international vessels, representing the interests of more than 400 marine employers in the U.S. and abroad.

All AMS member companies are eligible for annual maritime safety awards and are encouraged to submit comprehensive documentation to the AMS Safety Advisory Committee for consideration. The committee annually selects 25 semi-finalists eligible for the awards and, after consultation with federal and state regulatory agencies, designates eight of the 25 companies as award recipients.

Among the eight companies chosen this year, Crowley Maritime Corporation was selected for the Tanker Vessel Safety Award, Maersk Line Limited was selected for the Responsible Vessel Carrier Award and Ocean Shipholdings Inc. was selected for the American Maritime Safety Award.

"Dedicated to preserving the marine environment and to promoting safe vessel navigation and operation, the award winners exemplify the qualities AMS constantly looks for in its members," AMS stated.