Jacksonville, FL (1888PressRelease)
December 20, 2008 - Star Line, LLC, today announced that its Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, San Juan and St. Thomas locations have received ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification through QMS Global, an international organization specializing in ISO management system assessment and registration.
The ISO 14001 Standard specifies requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS) to enable organizations to develop and implement their own environmental policies and objectives. The intent of this Standard is to provide a means for organizations to integrate their EMS with other management requirements and goals.
Sea Star Line has established its own EMS to ensure that the company's activities and services have minimal impact on the environment. Sea Star Line’s EMS focuses on initiatives in their offices, terminals, vessels and communities.
Sea Star Line is committed to delivering green driven transportation solutions by:
• creating a clean and safe working environment for its employees,
• continuously improving the efficiency of its operations,
• reducing its environmental consumption and waste,
• reusing or recycling its obsolete assets, and
• complying with relevant laws and regulations
To benefit its shareholders, business partners, employees and communities.
“This certification demonstrates Sea Star Line’s commitment to the environment,” says Sea Star Line President, Frank Peake. “We are working hand-in-hand in our communities and in providing green driven transportation solutions for our customers. One great example is Sea Star Line’s determined goal of reducing ship fuel consumption per transit mile through innovative operations processes.”
Sea Star Line also maintains ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification for the transportation of all freight by ocean carrier cargo ships and follow-on vessels. Sea Star Line is committed to continuous improvement of its business processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
About the International Organization for Standardization
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO enables a consensus to be reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society.
About Sea Star Line, LLC
Sea Star Line offers cargo transportation services from North America to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean Islands of Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Tortola, and Dominican Republic. Sea Star's RO/CON vessels are the most versatile in the trade - able to carry the widest range of unique and diverse cargoes – Exceeding Your Expectations. For more information visit www.seastarline.com.
Contact:
Fred Schloth
Assistant Vice President, Marketing
(904) 855-3277
Fschloth ( @ ) SeaStarLine dot com
Contact:
Fred Schloth
Director of Marketing
fschloth ( @ ) seastarline dot com
(904) 855-3277
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