Altogether, the Foss vessels achieved the equivalent of 463
years without a lost-time injury.
The Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards are given to
self-propelled merchant vessels that have operated for two full years or more
without a crewmember losing a full turn at watch because of an occupational
injury.
“We’re proud of the men and women who work hard to earn Foss
this prestigious recognition,” Foss Chief Executive Officer Paul Stevens said.
Three levels of achievement are recognized by CSA: a basic
two-year award; a three-year award; and a four-year award. Of Foss’ 81-awarded
vessels, 47 received a special award that is given annually to ships with five
or more years of accident-free operation.
The Devlin award has publicly recognized the skills and
dedication of the men and women who are responsible for those safe vessel
operations for 55 years.
The Washington, D.C.-based Chamber represents 37 US-based
companies that own, operate or charter oceangoing tankers, container ships and
other merchant vessels engaged in both the domestic and international trades
and other entities that maintain a commercial interest in the operation of such
oceangoing vessels.
Seventy-three Crowley Maritime Corp. vessels received Devlin
awards during the same luncheon.
“This year, we gave awards to 1,438 vessels that operated
8,394 years without a lost-time incident,” CSA President Joseph J. Cox said.
“This extraordinary record is directly attributable to the professionalism of
our seafarers and the dedication of shore-based company personnel to safe
operation.”
