The Environmental Achievement Awards are a great opportunity for owners and operators to recognize the accomplishments of their mariners and shore-side staff. While the public hears of instances when there are environmental problems, they should know that this industry has an excellent record of environmental accomplishment. The awards were initiated to let our seagoing and shore-side personnel know that we appreciate all they do as good stewards of our marine environment. The Board encourages all vessel owners and operators to nominate their compliant vessels for this award.

To be eligible for the award, a vessel must have at least a two-year period of the following:

No reportable spills (a report of a “potential spill” is not disqualifying)

No U.S. Coast Guard citations for violations of MARPOL

No port state citations for violations of MARPOL

No violations of state/local pollution regulations

Vessels are eligible for awards beyond the initial two year period. Companies wishing to receive information about the program may contact Ms. Odell Moore at the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA).

CSA members may make nominations free of charge. There is a $250.00 nomination fee for entities that are not members of CSA.

Please use the links below to register to attend or to make a nomination.

• Make Dinner Reservations
• Environmental Achievement Award Nominations

*Nominations must be received by Friday, October 3, 2008.

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Upcoming Event Information:

Environmental Achievement Awards Dinner - November 12, 2008

The Capital Hilton Hotel
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(P) 202.393.1000
(F) 202.637.5784

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception Room - Senate Room
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Congressional Room - Awards Dinner

Lodging:
The Capital Hilton Hotel
Rates: $239.00/night + taxes Single or Double
To make your reservations call 202.393.1000 and Press #2 for Reservations Department. The SRP Code for the event is "CSA". This is the most efficient way to register and speak directly to a staff member to receive a confirmation number.

*Lodging Reservations must be secured by Monday, October 13, 2008

Metro Rail Directions:
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail System Map
The hotel is walking distance from 2 Metro stops: Farragut North Metro Station (RED LINE) and the Farragut West Metro Station (BLUE/ORANGE LINES). The hotel is approximately a block and a half from either station. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has a stop on the (BLUE/YELLOW LINES).

Amtrak Rail:
The Amtrak Train Station is called "Union Station", and is accessible on the Metro (RED LINE). The Metro train stop is located inside of Union Station. The nearest Metro (RED LINE) train stop to the hotel is "Farragut North Metro Station" which is 4 train stops away from Union Station.