34 JUNE 2018 • FOGHORN MEMBERNEWS Statue Cruises, Jersey City, NJ, accepted the prestigious Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award presented by U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft in a ceremony at Fort Wadsworth on April 25. The biennial award was presented to the official operator of ferry service for the National Park Service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island for Excellence in Maritime Security, Large Company. With a record of nearly nine million people visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island over the last two years, being able to safely transport thousands of people daily is paramount. Nominees for this award are evaluated based on several criteria, including overall security activities, strategic partnerships that raise overall awareness with public and private agencies, how the organization imple- ments a culture of security among all employees, along with how security measures are innovatively integrated into overall maritime operations to address any and all security concerns. Among the key reasons that Statue Cruises was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard are: • Strong working relationships and coordination with multiple law enforcement entities at the city, state and federal levels, including the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, the State of New York and the National Park Service; • Integration of daily canine inspec- tions to further enhance security prior to departures; • Security best practices for training and operational procedures. • Regular security drills and training with local, state and federal partners to reinforce response procedures; and • Development of exercise scenarios that test proper protocols, readiness and effectiveness for any emergency situation. “For the millions of visitors traveling on board our vessels to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, ensuring their safety and security as we welcome our guests is essential to our mission,” said Mike Burke, Vice President and COO of Statue Cruises. “We are truly honored to receive such a prestigious award from the U.S. Coast Guard, and to be recognized as a model for other maritime operators to promote a safe environment for employees and guests.” The Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award is named after Richard E. Bennis, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard for over three decades and led the Coast Guard evacuation of Manhattan after 9/11 before retiring in 2002. He passed away in 2003. The award serves as a source of encour- agement and inspiration for other maritime organizations to enhance their overall security programs and share best practices that would benefit others within the industry. Statue Cruises is the first ferry operator in New York Harbor to be recognized for such distinguished achievement. n Statue Cruise Receives Prestigious Admiral Bennis Award from U.S. Coast Guard Photo from Lto R: RearAdmiral Steven D.Poulin (Com- mander,First Coast Guard District,U.S.Coast Guard), Admi- ral Paul Zukunft (Commandant,U.S.Coast Guard),Statue CruisesVP & COO Mike Burke,Capt.Michael Day (Com- mander,U.S.Coast Guard Sector NewYork and Captain of the Port),Capt.JasonTama (Deputy Sector Commander, U.S.Coast Guard Sector NewYork) PHOTO CREDIT: U.S. Coast Guard JULY 2017 • FOGHORN 37 MEMBERNEWS FLAGSHIP MARINE MARINE 5/3/07 Commercial Marine A/C by Flagship Marine www.flagshipmarine.com Flagship Marine, Inc. sales@flagshipmarine.com Phone: 772-283-1609 Fax: 772-283-4611 Watts: 800-316-6426 Stuart, Florida - USA 30 TON Chiller Variety of Air Handlers including this 12 inch tall 36000 BTU unit Copyright © 2007 Donnelly Advertising & Publishing No expensive proprietary printed circuit boards !!! Lowest Long Term Maintenance Cost in the Industry! 3 TON Self Contained "Since 1995" Lowest Long Term Maintenance Cost in the Industry ! No Expensive proprietary printed circuit boards !! 3 Ton Self Contained 30 Ton Chiller "Since 1995" Variety of Air Handler Units in both chilled water and split systems including this 12" tall 36000 BTU Unit Flagship Marine, Inc www.flagshipmarine.com sales@flagshipmarine.com Phone 772-283-1609 FAX-772-283-4611 800-316-6426 Stuart - FL- USA Commercial Marine HVAC by Flagship Marine PVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Charleston Sailing Adventures Mr. Brian Hoepker Charleston, SC Vessel Member www.charlestonsailingadventures.com Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing Capt. Chad Haggert Clearwater, FL Vessel Member www.doubleeagledeepseafishing.com Ethics Inc. Mr. Derek Lombardi Dunedin, Fl Vessel Member www.clearwatersharkboat.com www.thrillerclearwater.com www.proparasail.com Yanmar America Corporation Mr. Keith Brown Adairsville, GA Associate Member www.yanmar.com/us