Washington, DC…..The Chamber of Shipping of America invites nominations for the 2003 Halert C. Shepheard Award. “Nominations for a living individual may be submitted for a single outstanding contribution to merchant marine safety; or in recognition of, dedication to, or exceptional leadership in activities associated with safety over a period of time,” said Joseph Cox, President of the Chamber.

He further stated that “Nominees may include individuals who are eminent in their marine field of endeavor such as ship operators, naval architects, marine engineers, shipbuilders and those affiliated with ship operations, governments, or marine associations."

Shortly after his death in 1975, the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Shipping of America (at that time, the American Institute of Merchant Shipping) established the Rear Admiral Halert C. Shepheard Fund to support an award to an individual in recognition of exceptional achievement toward merchant marine safety, the area to which RADM Shepheard contributed greatly throughout his long and distinguished professional life. The recipient is presented with a Steuben Crystal Eagle.

Nominations should be based upon the nominator’s direct personal and professional knowledge of an individual and must be received by February 14, 2004. The nomination should be in letter form including a brief description as to why the nominee should be considered. The nominee and nominator should not be directly affiliated with the same organization. The Chamber of Shipping of America determines the awardee. The 2001 award will be presented following the adjournment of the Annual Meeting of the American Bureau of Shipping in April 2002 in New York City.

The Chamber of Shipping of America represents 23 U.S. based companies which own, operate or charter oceangoing tankers, container ships, and other merchant vessels engaged in both the domestic and international trades. The Chamber also represents other entities which maintain a commercial interest in the operation of such oceangoing vessels.

Letters/forms should be sent to:
“ Shep” Award Committee
Chamber of Shipping of America
1730 M Street, NW, Suite 407
Washington, DC 20036-4517 USA

For further information, contact the Chamber at 202.775.4399.