The Environmental Achievement Awards are a great opportunity for owners and operators to recognize the accomplishments of their mariners and shore-side staff. While the public hears of instances when there are environmental problems, they should know that this industry has an excellent record of environmental accomplishment. The awards were initiated to let our seagoing and shore-side personnel know that we appreciate all they do as good stewards of our marine environment. The Board encourages all vessel owners and operators to nominate their compliant vessels for this award.

To be eligible for the award, a vessel must have at least a two-year period of the following:

• No reportable spills (a report of a “potential spill” is not disqualifying)
• No U.S. Coast Guard citations for violations of MARPOL
• No port state citations for violations of MARPOL
• No violations of state/local pollution regulations

Vessels are eligible for awards beyond the initial two year period. Companies wishing to receive information about the program may contact Ms. Odell Moore at the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA).