Oil Patch Bits: Crowley awarded 2008 Jones F. Devlin Awards

Crowley said June 25 that three of its vessels and their crews were recently awarded the 2008 Jones F. Devlin awards at the Chamber of Shipping of America’s annual safety awards luncheon for operating more than two years without a lost-time incident. The Crowley ATB Sea Reliance, ATB Sound Reliance and the tanker Blue Ridge were recognized for their exemplary safety records. More than 160 people representing over 60 companies attended the annual event held at the Hilton Houston North Hotel.

“We have been holding these annual award ceremonies since the mid-1950s,” said Joseph Cox, president of CSA. “For that initial year, we honored six vessels having a total of 12 years operation with no lost-time incident. This extraordinary record is directly attributable to the professionalism of our seafarers and the dedication of shore-based company personnel to safe operation.” Crowley’s Sea Reliance has operated more than three years without an LTI; the Sound Reliance has operated more than six years without an LTI; and the tanker Blue Ridge more than three years without an LTI. For more information visit www.crowley.com.