MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The Fednav Group was
presented with the coveted IBJ award for Bulk Ship Operator of the
Year at a gala dinner organized by the International Bulk
Journal and held at the Elysée Hotel in Hamburg last night.
This award highlights Fednav's contribution to maritime trade,
as well as its leadership in the implementation of higher industry
operating standards including efficiency, environmental protection,
and safety.
In 2012, Fednav took delivery of 11 new vessels and currently
has 12 ice-class ships on order to deliver in 2013-2016, including
one ice-breaking bulk carrier to service Canadian Royalties' nickel
and copper mine in the Canadian Arctic and six Lakes-suitable
vessels designed to consume less fuel, reduce carbon emissions by
20%, and maximize cargo intake.
Before an international audience, Suzanne Bleau-Myrand, Director of Marketing for
Fednav, proudly accepted the Bulk Ship Operator of the Year award,
a prize that exemplifies the dedication and hard work of the
Group's management and employees. It is worth noting that this is
the second time since the inception of the IBJ awards in 2009 that
Fednav has received this prestigious prize. Also that year,
Fednav's MV Umiak I won the Bulk Ship of the Year award.
Additionally, at last year's event, Fednav Chairman, Laurence Pathy, received the Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Fednav wishes to thank not only the International Bulk Journal
for hosting the event, but also its ship managers, customers, and
suppliers for their contribution and continued support.
With nearly 70 years of experience, Fednav is a privately owned
shipping company and is the largest international dry-bulk shipping
group in Canada. The company
employs 250 office staff worldwide—145 in its Montreal headquarters—and maintains commercial
offices overseas in Antwerp,
Brisbane, Charlotte, London, Hamburg, Rio de
Janeiro, Singapore, and
Tokyo.
For more information, please visit www.fednav.com.
SOURCE Fednav Ltd.
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