Hapag-Lloyd and Coast Guard to Receive Port Ministry Awards
The North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd and the United States Coast Guard are the recipients of this year’s maritime ministry awards. The awards are given to a corporation and an individual or organization who demonstrate a commitment to benefit seafarers. The awards will be presented on October 23 in at the World Maritime Day Observance. Hapag-Lloyd will receive NAMMA’s Seafarer’s Salute Award for its programs and practices benefiting its seafarers. The United States Coast Guard is the 2008 recipient of the Joe R. Gerson Humanitarian Award for their efforts on behalf of seafarers. The Hapag-Lloyd group focuses on global container liner shipping.
NAMA Honors Industry Leaders
At its recent Annual Conference in Montreal, the North American Maritime Ministry Association presented awards to Teekay Shipping Corporation and International Registries Inc.’s Clay Maitland for their distinguished efforts on behalf of seafarers. The awards were presented at NAMMA’s Banquet Dinner. Accepting NAMMA’s “Seafarer’s Salute Award” on behalf of Teekay was Captain David Robinson, Vice President of Fleet Operations. Teekay was recognized by NAMMA for its programs and policies benefiting seafarers. Actions such as employment through direct contracts, improving living arrangements on their vessels (including free email access and the addition of Connexion…
North American Ministry Association Honors Industry Leaders
At its recent Annual Conference in Montreal, the North American Maritime Ministry Association presented awards to Teekay Shipping Corporation and International Registries Inc.’s Clay Maitland for their distinguished efforts on behalf of seafarers. The awards were presented at NAMMA’s Banquet Dinner. Accepting NAMMA’s “Seafarer’s Salute Award” on behalf of Teekay was Captain David Robinson, Vice President of Fleet Operations. Teekay was recognized by NAMMA for its programs and policies benefiting seafarers. Actions such as employment through direct contracts, improving living arrangements on their vessels (including free email access and the addition of Connexion…
