Crowley Maritime Corp. received the award
for Comprehensive Environmental Management Programs during the annual Marine
Environmental Business Awards May 16 in Seattle, and other local and regional
companies and individuals were also honored during the event.
The awards spotlight maritime industry businesses
in the Pacific Northwest for their environmental leadership and commitment to and
support of Port of Seattle anti-pollution initiatives.
Crowley Maritime was lauded by the awards’
sponsors for the company’s early interest in keeping Puget Sound waters clean as
well as its strong culture of environmental stewardship, which began decades
ago with a commitment to spill management. The company’s ongoing environmental
leadership has been recognized over the years by national and local
governments, as well as major ports on the US West Coast.
This year’s award for Environmental
Initiatives went to Harley Marine Services for its new energy efficient and
environmentally friendly world headquarters, the Harley and Lela Franco
Maritime Center. Among other environmental features, the facility is Gold LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, demonstrating the
company’s commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance.
The awards were presented at the 62nd
Annual Maritime Festival Luncheon during the annual Seattle Maritime Festival,
which is sponsored by Vigor Industrial, the Port of Seattle and the Seattle
Propeller Club.
The Seattle Propeller Club also presented
annual awards recognizing leadership in the maritime community during the
luncheon. The winner of the 2013 Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award was Marine
Exchange of Puget Sound Executive Director Capt. John Veentjer, who was
recognized for his long and distinguished career.
The Propeller Club’s 2013 Public Official
of the Year Award is Capt. John Dwyer, Officer In Charge, Marine Inspection and
the Chief of the Inspection Division at US Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound.
The award recognizes the contributions and
support of a local, state, or federal policymaker or official who has
demonstrated an understanding and appreciation for the maritime industry and
those who earn a living from it.
