Chief Mate Michael Parr, on the right and Third Mate Bruce Forbush, on the left, accept 2003 VOS Performance Award from NY PMO Jim Luciani, in the center, April 9, 2003, on behalf of the Captain and Crew of Horizon Hawaii .

Second Mate Christian Omdal of the Horizon Tacoma received their 2003 VOS Award The vessel took 648 observations.

Horizon Producer Master, Don Cocozza, on the left, accepts an annual VOS Award from PMO Jim Luciani, on the right.

Second Mate Jay Thomas of the Horizon Anchorage received their 2003 VOS Award while at the Port of Anchorage on April 13, 2004. They took 843 observations in 2003.

Chief Mate Skip Santos, on the left, Captain David E. Cox, in the center, and Second Mate Donald G. Thomas, on the right from the APL Singapore were presented a 2001 VOS Award by Seattle PMO Pat Brandow (not pictured) for quality weather observations.

Captain Charles Parish of the Seabulk Montana received a 2003 VOS Award while anchored near the Port of Anchorage Alaska on June 10, 2004. This vessel provided 893 ship observations in 2003 which was over 40% more than their 2002 total. Captain Parish also provides valuable ice observations in Cook inlet during the winter months. Through June 9th of 2004, the Seabulk Montana has already taken a total of 483 excellent weather observations.

Seattle PMO Pat Brandow (not pictured) gave top honors to Chief Officer Joachim Muthwill, on the left and Captain Heinz Kruger, on the right from the Pusan Senator and presented them with a 2001 VOS Award for high quality surface marine observations.

Pictured left to right is ENS Sean Cimilluca, ENS Andrew Hall, LTJG Thomas Peltzer, and PMO Jack Warrelmann presenting the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter with a 2002 VOS Award.

NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter

The NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter also received a 2003 VOS Award. Pictured left to right receiving the award; the Executive Officer Lt Joe Pica, 3rd Mate Miri Skoriak, Commanding Officer, CDR Jon Rix, ENS Lindsay Kurelja, and ENS Johnathan Talor.

A 2003 VOS Award was presented to the M/V Liberty by PMO James Saunders, on the right to Captain Darren McGowan, on the left and Eleanor McCluney, in the center.

The United Spirit was one of the vessels recognized in 2001 by the VOS program for superior performance. Rich Douglas, Division Chief of Meteorological Services of Western Regional Headquarters on the left presents the VOS plaque to Third Officer Elmer S. Duran on the right.

Pictured left to right are Third Mate Natalie Benevant, Captain Don Isler, and Chief Mate Paul Savasak receiving a 2003 VOS Ship award for the Horizon Challenger.

Third Mate Omar D'Abreu, on the left and Chief Mate Patrick O'Leary, on the right, received a 2003 VOS Ship Award for the Horizon Discovery.

A VOS Award was presented to Captain Saturnino of the M/V Isla De Cedros. The Weather Observation Team is pictured left to right, Carlos Rico, Drew Pawley, (Environment Canada), Captain Elmer Saturnino, and Leonardo Quiobe. Ernesto Camposanto is not pictured but also served as a weather observer in contributing to the overall success of this vessels program.

Captain Jack McAuliffe and Second Mate Jim Warburton, from the vessel Cleveland, are presented with a 2003 VOS plaque for providing over 450 high quality surface weather observations, mainly in data sparse areas. Other officers who sailed last year and greatly contributed were Captain David Sanchez-Navarro, Chief Mate Patrick Cunningham, Chief Mate Bob Reilly, Chief Mate Charles McDermott, Second Mate Charles Azar, Second Mate Christopher Zola, Second Mate Michael Tolley, Third Mate Lori Frandino, Third Mate Cesar Poninski, Third Mate Michael Camp and Third Mate Thomas Martino. The National Weather Service and NOAA extends their thanks to both Masters and Mates for their outstanding support.

Chris Fakes, PMO Houston/Galveston, on the right, is shown giving an award to Chief Mate Mary Beth O'Brien, on the left, of the Lykes Discoverer. The Lykes Discoverer provided the National Weather Service with over 1200 observations in 2003. This the fifth year in a row the Lykes Discoverer has received the annual VOS award. Although not pictured, the following have contributed a lot of effort in providing quality and timely marine observations; Captain Scott Putty, Captain Billy Miles and Chief Mate Hal Held. The National Weather Service and NOAA extend their thanks to both Masters and Mates for their continued support.

The President Adams was presented a VOS Award for 2003. Pictured left to right, Captain Dennis Carney and Chief Mate Edmund Santos. Not pictured was Second Mate Harold Sipila.

Sealand Commitment Captains Eric Franzen and Mike Shanley receive the annual VOS Award for the 6th consecutive year. The crew of the Sealand Commitment provided the National Weather Service with over 650 weather observations in 2003. Although not pictured, the following have contributed much effort in providing quality and timely marine observations; Chief Mate Gerry Parlon, Second Mate Henry Knox-Dix, Second Mate John Beatty, Second Mate Geoff Bird, Third Mate Chris Murray, and Third Mate Terry Williams. The National Weather Service and NOAA extend their thanks to both Masters and Mates for their continued support.

The President Jackson took top honors for a 2003 VOS Award. Pictured left to right, Second Mate Tom Tetard, Chief Mate Richard English, Captain Mike McCormick, and Third Mate Bob Amesbury.

A 2003 VOS Award was presented to Chief Mate John Kelly, on the Sealand Pride. The vessel was noted for their timeliness and the quality of over 700 marine observations provided during 2003. Although not pictured, Captains James Brennan and Pete Mitchell are recognized for their continued support of the VOS Program.

Captain George Engbert, on the left, of the Horizon Kodiak received a 2003 National VOS Award from Anchorage PMO Larry Hubble, on the right, April 28, 2004 at the Port of Anchorage, Alaska. The Horizon Kodiak took 628 ship observations in 2003.

Accepting the annual VOS Award on the behalf of the crew of the M/V Enterprise from left to right, Chief Mate David Hutchinson, Master David Williams, Third Mate Christopher Kavanagh, Cadet Colt McCay, and (not pictured) Second Mate Robert Guttman.

Pictured left to right is Second Officer Antonieto J. Plenos, Captain Miguel M. Fernandez, and Third Officer Bernaruo V. Telbrico of the Westwood Borg receiving their 2001 VOS award presented by Seattle PMO Pat Brandow.

A 2003 VOS Award was presented to Captain Bill Laverick, on the left, and First Officer Roger Calog, on the right, on the Frances L.

Jim Saunders, PMO pictured on the left presented a 2003 VOS Award to Second Officer Alberto P. Rocha, on the Edyth L.

James Saunders, PMO, on the right, presented a 2003 VOS Award to the M/V Patriot. Receiving the award on the left is Chief Officer Scott Wiegand and in the center is Captain Chase.

A 2002 VOS Award was presented to the Star Eagle and was received by Captain Jimmy Sanchez, on the right and Second Officer Edward L. Sumbillo, on the left.

Pictured left to right are Second Officer Vicenzo Deivlio, Second Officer Salvatore Pennisi, Captain Domenico Aiello, Second Officer Stefano Pedinotti, and First Officer Antonio Armenia from the LNG Tanker Polar Eagle, receiving their 2003 VOS Award while at the Port of Nikiski Alaska on June 14, 2004. They set a new ship record with 1,694 weather observations in 2003. This was a 47% improvement over 2002, and the 2nd highest total for any ship in Alaska history. They make 18 round trips per year from Alaska to Japan.

Pictured left to right are Second Officer Luigi Galano, Captain Pasquale Mattera and Second Officer Domenico Scano. An integral member of the team, Second Officer Franco Dicristo, was not pictured. The LNG Tanker Arctic Sun received their 2003 VOS Award while at the Port of Nikiski Alaska on June 13, 2004. They set a new ship record with 1,759 weather observations in 2003. This was a 44% improvement over 2002, and the highest total for any ship in Alaska history. They make 18 round trips per year from Alaska to Japan.

Pictured on the left is Captain Michael Santini and First Mate Steve Illige on the right, from the Tug Navigator, receiving their 2003 National VOS Award plaque while in the Port of Anchorage Alaska on May 19, 2004. The Navigator took 555 weather observations while in Alaskan waters during 2003.

Captain John Finney holds the award received by the Sealand Motivator for outstanding performance in the Voluntary Observing Ship program for the second consecutive year. In 2003 the Sealand Motivator provided over 660 quality marine observations. In addition, the crew also takes upper air observations under the German VOS program. Chief Mate Jack Boak, Second Mate Steve Wardman and Third Mate Mike Carlisle are not pictured, but deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication in making this program a success for the Sealand Motivator.

Pictured left to right are Roy Burton, Brian McMurry, and Steve Morgan. These employees on Platform Bruce in the Northern Cook Inlet waters of Alaska received a VOS Award on June 15th, 2004 for their excellent performance in 2003. They used the AMVER/SEAS software and e-mail transmission for a station record 398 weather observations.

Captain Ronelo Ledesma, on the left and Third Mate Limoel Makalintal on the right receive a VOS Award for the Westwood Marianne.

From left to right is ENS Nick Toth, Master James Rowe, PMO Jack Warrelmann, Third Mate Dave Nelson, and LCDR Ray Slagle from the NOAA Ship Oregon II receiving a 2002 VOS Award.

NOAA Ship Oregon II

The NOAA Ship Oregon II also received a 2003 VOS Award. Pictured left to right receiving the award are; the Commanding Officer, LCDR Jeff Brown, ENS Luke Spence, Chief Boatswain Roger Zirlott, Executive Officer, LT Jeremy Adams, and ENS Cozin Little.

Also present to receive the 2003 VOS Award are Kim Johnson, Science Officer and Chuck Schroeder, Electronics.

Pictured from left to right is PMO Jack Warrelmann, Captain Satish Hardas, and First Officer Girish Lele from the M/V Bernardo Quintana A being presented with a 2002 VOS Award.

M/V Bernardo Quintana A