As part of its growing safety program, SIU-contracted Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) recently gave Constant Care Awards to two ships: the container and roll-on/roll-off vessel Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr., which is part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command’s prepositioning fleet; and the product tanker Maersk Rhode Island.Each ship earned a Constant Care Award for achieving five years without a lost-time accident. The award is part of MLL’s “Drive to Zero” program, which is a hands-on initiative to assist employees (mariners and shore-side personnel alike) in focusing on safety and teamwork to make the workplace as safe as possible. As suggested by the title, its goal is to drive down unsafe and environmental incidents as close to zero as possible or eliminate them altogether.
MLL’s Director of Quality, Environment, Safety and Security (QESS) Patrick Callahan credits teamwork and focus for the achievement. He noted, “This accomplishment is a result of a true team effort from our mariners and office personnel alike. ‘Drive to Zero’ started as a vision from senior management and is quickly becoming a way of life for MLL employees afloat and at shore. We still have a lot of room for improvement but this is a milestone worth celebrating!”
Seafarers aboard the Rhode Island were recently recognized by the company with the award by MLL’s Ship Vetting Program Manager Jonathan Henson. The photos accompanying this story were submitted by SIU Guam Port Agent Jeff Turkus.
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