CSA presented Horizon Lines with the Jones F. Devlin Awards for safety at the Chamber's recent Annual Ship Safety Awards luncheon, which recognizes the men and women responsible for safe ship operations. 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 are eligible for the award. The awards were presented to the Horizon Challenger (4 years), Horizon Eagle (2 years), Horizon Hunter (2 years), and Horizon Spirit (2 years).
In addition, the Horizon Producer received a Citation of Merit for the crew's rescue of fishermen on a sinking 17-foot skiff that had drifted more than 120 miles from shore.
"Our vessel teams have done an outstanding job managing their daily activities in a very dangerous environment, all the while remaining injury-free," said Joe Breglia, Vice President and General Manager of Horizon Lines' Ocean Transportation Services group. "Three years ago, we set a goal for injury-free performance. As a result, we have improved an already stellar safety record, including better safety participation, practices and reduced injury rates.'In 2010, we achieved four months without an injury fleet-wide."
CSA represents 33 U.S. based companies that own, operate or charter oceangoing tankers, container ships, and other merchant vessels engaged in both the domestic and international trades, as well as other entities that maintain a commercial interest in the operation of such oceangoing vessels.
"Since 1950, we have honored all qualifying ships," said Joseph Cox, CSA President. "This year we honored more than 1,000 vessels. For this, we salute the seagoing crews and the shore-based staff that lead safe operations."
