Maritime Administration |
August
2004 |
MARAD Update |
Official Journal of the
Maritime Administration Volume 3,
Issue 6 |
Page 1 |
www.marad.dot.gov |
On July 15, in a sunlit waterside ceremony in
Newport News, Virginia, Maritime Administrator Captain The Professional Ship Award is given to non-military
ships that achieve the highest degree of readiness, performance, efficiency,
reliability, productivity, and safety. The SS Flickertail State is part of the Ready Captain Schubert praised the officers and crew,
saying, "The crew of the Flickertail State is an outstanding example of the
integral role the Ready Reserve Force plays in our national defense
operations. Our nation's Ready Reserve Force helps ensure our security by
supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces." The ceremony was attended by representatives from
the U.S. Transportation Command and the Military Sealift Command, which have
operational control of Ready Reserve Force ships when they support the
military, and by representatives from two seafaring unions, the American
Maritime Officers and the |
Newport News RRF Ship and Crew SS Flickertail State Receives Professional
Ship Award |
SS Flickertail State at sunrise. |
Left to Right:
Joe Regan, Captain;
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Newport News RRF Ship and Crew |
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MARAD Announces
Disposal Contracts For Three More High-Priority Ships |
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Candidates |
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DOT Announces New
Initiative for |
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