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December 18, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -
Jacksonville, FL --
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.
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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 Us -
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 Us - Fred Schloth Assistant Vice President, Marketing
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