Polar Tankers Win Prestigious Coast Guard Award
The United States Coast Guard informs that it has recognized ConocoPhillips subsidiary Polar Tankers, Inc. with the Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Osprey Award for Environmental Excellence. Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger, the USCG 29th Vice Commandant, presented the award at the American Petroleum Institute Tanker Conference. The Benkert awards were created to recognize outstanding achievements in marine environmental protection that go beyond compliance with industry and regulatory standards. A committee reviews and scores award applications submitted biennially by maritime operators. The Osprey-level Benkert award is the highest environmental award given by the USCG. “ConocoPhillips is honored to accept this prestigious maritime award from the U.S.
USCG Recognizes Celebrity For Environmental Excellence
The United States Coast Guard has recognized Celebrity Cruises for its superior environmental operations by awarding the cruise line its 2002 William M. Benkert Award For Environmental Excellence. environmental excellence. standards. The awardees are selected after a competitive evaluation process involving rigorous standards. "I could not be more proud of this accomplishment," said Jack Williams, president and chief operating officer of Celebrity Cruises. award so highly because it is presented by the Coast Guard, which oversees our activities on a daily basis. eight Benkert Awards presented this year. Of the eight award winners, only two companies ranked higher than Celebrity Cruises. Being the first cruise line in the world to use gas-turbine powered cruise ships.
USCG Announces Enviro Award Program
The USCG is accepting applications for the biennial William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Protection Award program. The award recognizes environmental excellence and achievement in maritime operations by marine vessel and facility operators. "The award program is the USCG's formal recognition of two vital realities. First, we must be continuously diligent to sustain our progress; and second, the greatest potential for sustaining progress lies in the innovation and creativity of vessel and facility operators - particularly the industry leaders who showcase their initiatives through this award program," said USCG Commandant James M. Loy. The objectives of the William M. -Provide a means for winners to share their successful methods and techniques with others in the industry.
