ExxonMobil's
shipping affiliates receive top U.S. Coast Guard awards for environmental
excellence
Posted: 26 May 2004
Exxon Mobil Corporation announced that International Marine Transportation,
Limited (IMT), its international marine affiliate, and SeaRiver
Maritime, Inc. (SeaRiver), its domestic marine transportation affiliate,
have both been selected to receive the U.S. Coast Guard's William
M. Benkert Award for their respective environmental performance
during 2002-2003.
The U.S. Coast Guard acknowledges its Benkert Award to be the premier
national prize recognizing marine environmental excellence that
extends far beyond mere compliance with industrial and regulatory
standards. The award encompasses all aspects of marine environmental
protection.
IMT earned the highest standard of recognition (gold level) as
a first-time applicant in the Foreign Vessel category. The company
is also the recipient of several international awards including
three consecutive Sword of Honour awards from the British Safety
Council.
SeaRiver merited the silver Benkert Award in the Large Business
- Vessel Operations category. This represents SeaRiver's second
consecutive Benkert Award, having received top honors in 2002.
"This recognition reflects the continuous efforts of each
organization to achieve high performance in this important aspect
of our business and our strong commitment to work cooperatively
with regulatory officials, industry partners and the communities
in which we operate. It would not have been possible without the
dedication of our personnel at sea and ashore to safety and environmental
excellence. They are truly deserving of this prestigious award,"
said IMT Chairman and SeaRiver President, Will Jenkins.
IMT, headquartered in Leatherhead, United Kingdom, operates foreign
flag tankers and other international vessel types and provides marine
expertise throughout the globe.
SeaRiver, headquartered in Houston, owns and operates a fleet of
U.S. flag oceangoing tankers and escort/ship assist tractor tugs
and provides a wide range of marine services.
For more information see www.exxonmobil.com
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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