June 10, 2008

During the recent Awards Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Shipping in Houston Texas , two ships the USNS Richard G. Matthiesen and USNS Paul Buck, operated and managed by Ocean Shipholdings were honored for operating a total of 1750 days without any lost-time accident or injuries to the crew. Additionally, a Citation of Merit was issued to the USNS Lawrence H. Gianella for actions in keeping with the highest tradition of the sea – aid to those in peril.

The Captain and crew of these ships are commended for their hard work, due diligence and professionalism of the Merchant Mariner.

Jones F. Devlin Award
Issued on June 5, 2008 by the Chamber of Shipping of America
To: USNS Richard G Matthiesen
For Operating 934 consecutive days without a lost-time accident.
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Jones F. Devlin Award
Issued on June 5, 2008 by the Chamber of Shipping of America
To: USNS Paul Buck
For Operating 816 consecutive days without a lost-time accident.
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Jones F. Devlin Award
Issued on June 5, 2008 by the Chamber of Shipping of America
To: Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. Attesting that the vessels USNS Paul Buck and USNS Richard G Matthiesen
Received Jones F. Devlin awards on June 5, 2008 And the USNS Paul Buck and USNS Richard G. Matthiesen
Vessels operated a total of four years with no lost-time injuries.