SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited is presenting more than 700 U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medals to American mariners. These awards honor mariners who sailed aboard Maersk Line, Limited-operated vessels directly supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They are given in conjunction with the U.S. Maritime Administration, which first authorized the medal for mariners who sailed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Much of the military cargo used for Operation Iraqi Freedom moved with the help of civilian mariners. Seafarers aboard vessels in Maersk Line, Limited’s LMSR and prepositioning fleets, as well as the Maersk Constellation and SSG Edward A. Carter transported military equipment, ammunition, and other goods while guarding the safety of their vessels and the cargo on board.
Maersk Line, Limited has a large, diverse fleet of U.S.-flag vessels that continue to operate in support of the war effort. “We are extraordinarily proud of these individuals,” said John Reinhart, CEO of Maersk Line, Limited. “Their dedication to their work and their country is evident in their performance during a challenging time. It is an honor to be able to present them with this award.”
The first 19 medals and certificates were presented at the company’s annual Masters and Chiefs Conference in Norfolk, Virginia on Nov. 13th. Additional awards have been delivered through mid-December.
The company is headquartered in Norfolk, Va. and provides global shipowning and management service, transportation and logistics solutions, and information technology development and implementation services to U.S. government and commercial customers. For more information about Maersk Line, Limited, visit maersklinelimited.com
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