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1960 National Safety Congress phoon and subsequent participation in the successful rescue of her crew. The presen* tation is being made in the coarse of the annual meeting. Two ship Safety Achievemott Citations of Merit were issued this year. One went to the tanker Gulfiube of the* Gulf Oil Cor poration for taking a crew off a disabled yacht; the other to the motorship Western Pioneer of KhnbreU-Lawrence Transporta tion, Inc, for taking off the crew of the wrecked Canadian fishing boat Queen Kath leen, in heavy surf oft Unimak Island The Western Pioneer citation was presented in Seattle at the October 19 meeting of that port's Propeller Club. The Gulfiube citation has yet to be presented. The newly instituted certificate of honor, for American-flag ships which have gone two years or more without a lost-time ac cident, was conferred this year on 27 cargo ships and tankers. Texaco, Incorporated, owned fifteen of these, and six other steam ship and oil companies were represented, as follows: Alcoa Steamship Company, two ships; Lykes Bros. Steamship Company, three; Sinclair Refining Company, one; Tidewater Oil Company, two; United Fruit Company, one; and United States Lines, three. The top score reported for any ship, as of December 31, 1959, was that of the Texaco tanker New Jersey: 2,174 consecu tive accident-free days. All 27 certificates were presented at a luncheon held in the New York Yacht Qdb, October 4, i960. REPORT OF STATISTICS AND CONTEST COMMITTEE By JACK L. MORROW Safety Director, Grace Lines, New York City Two items of interest to the membership arose in 1960, both relating to the existing structure of competing groups in the con tests. Early this year, upon announcement of the results of the dry-cargo ship contest, the question was raised as to whether the Panama Line should be in the private op erators' contest or should be transferred to the government group. This question was discussed at length at the executive session in New York last spring, with all sides given an opportunity to present their argu ments. It was resolved that the Panama Line be placed in the government group, effective with the 1959 coolest year. The second item was recently referred to the General Chairman and relates to a resolution by the Tanker Safety Discussion Group that the separation of the govern ment and private operator groups should be eliminated and that the}' should all be in competition with cad) other. I under stand this was referred to the Vice Chair men for their views, but has not yet been resolved. REPORT OF THE GENERAL CHAIRMAN By ROBERT E. O'BRIEN Vice President, Operations, Moore-McCorxnack Lines, lac* New York City The Marine Section of the National Safety Council has continued, during the present year, its activities is promoting safety in the marine field. The spring session, which was held in New York on March 30 and 31, was most successful, and the nine papers presented during this session were very informative. 78 The Ship Safety Achievement Awrard for Meritorious Service Saving life at Sea, joint]}' sponsored by the Marine Section. National Safety Council and the American Merchant Marine Institute, was presented m the dry-cargo division to the Blue Grass State of States Marine Lines and the Mormacteel of Moore-McCormack lines. No Marine Industries awards were presented in the passenger or tanker divisions; however, certificates of merit were awarded to the Gulfiube of the Second--Ashland Oil & Refining Com pany, River Repair Terminal Third--The Pittsburgh and Conntaut Gulf Oil Corporation and the Western Pio neer of Kimbrell-Lawrence Transportation Incorporated. Certificates of honor for vesds completing two or more years with Dock Company Stevedoring Division--General Cargo First--Kauai Consolidated Terminals, In out a lost-time accident were presented to 27 vessels representing seven dry-cargo and tanker operators. It Is significant to note that 15 of these vessels were operated by Texaco, Incorporated. corporated Second--Castle and Cook Terminals Third--Hilo Transportation and Terminal Company, Ltd. The disttngished Sea Rescue Award was Stevedoring Division--Bulk Cargo presented to the USNS Sgt. Areher T. First--Union Dock Company Gammon. The awards for best papers delivered dur ing the contest year will be announced later in the program. We were guests of Alcoa Steamship Com pany at a luncheon on the 19th of April in connection with the presentation of awards :n the privately owned cargo-passenger ves sel category for 1959. Alcoa Steamship Company was the winner of the first place award. The second place award went to the United States Lines, and the third place award was tendered to the United Fruit Second--The Erie Dock Company Third--The P. & E. Coal Dock Company Os March 10, through the efforts of Charles A. Culver, the Marine Section Ses sion of the Delaware Valley was held at the BcIIrvue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. After an opening welcome address by your general chairman, papers were delivered by Frank O. Braynard, Director, Bureau of Information, American Merchant Marine Institute, and by Robert D. Gtdel. Chief, Safety Division. U. S. Department of Labor. Company. Ocean and Coastwise, Tanker Division First--Atlantic Refining Company Second--Tidewater Oil, Eastern Division On May 3 a luncheon was sponsored by the American Waterways Operators at the Whitehall Club, New York City, to honor the winners of the 1959 Barge and Towing Vessel Industry Safety Contest. Awards Third--Texaco, Incorporated intend Waterways Division First--Tidewater Oil, Eastern Division Second-^Sun OH Company Third--Texaco, Incorporated were presented to representatives of the winning companies by your general chair man. During the spring of this year, a four-man committee appointed from members of the Tanker Safety Discussion Group met with Cargo and Passenger Vessels--Inland Divi Coast Guard officials at Washington, D. G sion to discuss plans for the proposed film on First--Wyandotte Transportation Company shipboard fire fighting for the tanker indus Second--Ford Motor Company Third--The Cleveland Cliffs Steamship Company try. We are deeply appreciative of the U. S. Coast Guard's efforts in cooperating with us in this matter. Shipbuilding and Repair Division (Heavy) First--General Dynamics Company Second- Maryland Shipbuilding & Dry- dock Company Third--Todds Shipyards Corporation, L. A. Division In closing my report, I wish particular!}' to think Harold M. Wick for his assistance and guidance. A special thanks also to Warren D. Lind*ay. Safety Director of United States Lines, tor his fine job in editing the "Newsletter.** Shipbuilding and Repair Division (Light) First--U. S. Steel Corporation. Marine ways My thanks also to all who have con tributed throughout the year in helping me to carry out the work of the Marine Section.