Oil Patch Bits: Crowley recognized for environmental stewardship

Crowley Maritime Corp. said May 26 that it was recently recognized for its environmental stewardship by the Port of the Seattle and Seattle Propeller Club, which teamed up to present the company with its second-consecutive honorable mention award for Marine Environmental Business of the Year.

The awards ceremony took place at the 60th Annual Maritime Festival Luncheon aboard Holland America’s cruise ship Zaandam in Seattle. The event, attended by more than 500 people from the regional maritime industry, marked the culmination of Seattle’s annual Maritime Festival. It was also an opportunity for the Port of Seattle and the Seattle Propeller Club to highlight the Pacific Northwest maritime industry’s environmental leadership, outstanding environmental initiatives and support in making Pacific Northwest ports The Green Gateway.

Scott Hoggarth, Crowley general manager, ship assist and escort services, accepted the award on behalf of the company from Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani.

“We are honored to be recognized again for our past and ongoing environmental stewardship efforts,” Hoggarth said. “For Crowley, the effort to protect and improve the environment is not only a company-wide endeavor, but a way of life. We are proud to be a part of this select group that strives to make the world a greener place.”