AEP River Operations wins 2011 WorkBoat Environmental Initiative Award
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 12:07PM NEW ORLEANS -- AEP River Operations has been recognized with the 2011 WorkBoat Environmental Initiative Award, in recognition of its success in incorporating environmentally sustainable practices into their operations.
The award, given to businesses and government operations operating in the U.S. maritime industry, was presented to AEP River Operations at the International WorkBoat Show held in New Orleans. AEP was specifically recognized for its "green boat" project on the M/V Donna Rushing by the industry journal WorkBoat.
Originally built in 1973, the Donna Rushing recently received a complete top-to-bottom renovation and has been equipped with the most fuel-efficient, low-emission, energy-saving equipment available on the market today.
Nominees were judged on successful efforts to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into the company's daily maritime operations; innovation, leadership and/or commitment toward environmental stewardship, and compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and requirements.
Joe Brantley, superintendent - Engineering & Maintenance at AEP River Operations, was presented with the award by Bruce Buls, WorkBoat technical editor.
"We have the best boats in the industry and it is our driving force to do the right thing," Brantley said in an interview with Sam Pfeifle, WorkBoat editor. "We reached out to all of our employees to see what works and what doesn't. AEP River Operations is very proud of this award."
Written by: Jennifer L. Mason; JLMason@aepriverops.com