Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32OCTOBER 2016 • FOGHORN 19 SAFETYAWARDS Let MCM manage your insurance so you can focus on your voyage MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacific Northwest. Our marine practice group has more than 100 years of combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industry’s unique risks. Whether we’re working with vessel operators, builders, repair facilities or suppliers, we create specialized solutions that meet each client’s needs. EMpLoyEE BEnEfits | ExECutivE BEnEfits | REtiREMEnt pLans insuRanCE advisoRy | pRopERty & CasuaLty Contact Damon L. Nasman at (206) 262-6375 or email damon.nasman@mcmnw.com www.mcmnw.com award on our team has reinforced our safety culture,” said Ron Wille,Alaska Heritage Tours/Kenai Fjords Tours. “We’ve always been safety conscious, but because we operate in a unique destination, this accolade highlighted safety to even higher degree, particularly as we operate in extremely diverse con- ditions. PVA’s emphasis on safety training helps us – and others in the industry – focus and necessity of safety performance every day.” “I was really honored to receive this award, especially one named for such an exceptional person who ex- emplified maritime safety,” said Capt. Thomas. “And, I am deeply touched that my actions, which resulted in saving lives, have been recognized by my industry, family, coworkers, and my community through an article in the Seward News.” 2015 Winners: Capt. Elias Agredano & George Santiago, Spirit of Chicago/Entertainment Cruises, Chicago, IL 2016 Winner: Justin Wylie, Entertainment Cruises, Norfolk, VA Paul Belforti, Entertainment Cruises, on three employees winning the awards over two years. “In the last two years, two captains and a first mate from Entertainment Cruises won the Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Safety award,” said Paul Belforti, Entertainment Cruises.  “During a cruise on Lake Michigan in Chicago in 2014, Capt. Agredano and First Mate Santiago were made aware of a guest having a medical emergency on board.  Due to our constant training and drills, Elias and George knew exactly what to do.  They began emergency docking pro- cedures called 911 and deployed all of their onboard resources, including an automated external defibrillator (AED).  Their quick actions and will- ingness to control the situation helped save the life of a passenger having a massive heart attack.”  “The following year, in Norfolk, VA, Capt. Wylie noticed a small light being waved in a crisscross, zigzag pattern while he was underway with a charter.  Justin immediately took this to be a distress signal and he moved his vessel in for a closer look and found a small 19-ft bow rider taking on water and sinking with seven passengers, including children and a pregnant woman onboard. He immediately called in to the Coast Guard and rescued the passengers by deploying his own personal flotation devices to the group and suc- cessfully transfer them all safely into his vessel before the pleasure boat sank. n NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 30 If you know of someone who should be considered for either the Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award or the Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award, complete the nomination form at http://www.pvfoundation.com/awards. Nominations are due by November 30.