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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/19/2022 04:41 PM EDT

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Coast Guard recognizes liquefied natural gas expert for supporting marine safety, homeland security

Coast Guard Capt. Aaron Demo, chief traveling inspector with the Coast Guard's Traveling Inspection, Training Support & National Center of Expertise Staff in Washington, D.C., and Capt. Jason Smith, commander, Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, pose with liquefied natural gas expert Ed Carr and his family members during a ceremony at Sector Houston-Galveston in Houston, Texas, July 19, 2022. Demo presented Carr with a Meritorious Public Service Award for supporting the Coast Guard's LGC National Center of Expertise from 2014 to 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

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HOUSTON — The Coast Guard recognized liquefied natural gas expert Ed Carr for his contributions to Coast Guard marine safety and homeland security missions during a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, Tuesday. 

Capt. Aaron Demo, chief traveling inspector with the Coast Guard's Traveling Inspection, Training Support & National Center of Expertise Staff in Washington, D.C., recognized Carr with a Meritorious Public Service Award for supporting the Coast Guard's LGC National Center of Expertise from 2014 to 2019.

During his tenure as senior vice president of the LNG division at Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (USA) LLC, Carr bolstered the Coast Guard's LNG ship rider training program and facilitated over eight professional exchanges, resulting in more than 2,000 hours of training for Coast Guard personnel on advanced LNG equipment, operations and crew requirements.

Additionally, in support of the merchant marine industry training program, Carr established and fostered five mutual training agreements with diverse groups of maritime stakeholders and developed an inaugural training approach with Korean-built vessels.

"Ed Carr built cohesive relationships between the Coast Guard and maritime community during a pivotal time when the LNG industry was experiencing tremendous growth," said Lt. Cmdr. William J. Hickey, detachment chief, LGC NCOE. "His efforts honed the technical prowess of our marine inspectors and strengthened communication with our partners in the Marine Transportation System community."

The Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service award is the second highest civilian award of its kind, and is used to recognize substantial contributions to Coast Guard missions and public safety.

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Coast Guard Capt. Aaron Demo, chief traveling inspector with the Coast Guard's Traveling Inspection, Training Support & National Center of Expertise Staff in Washington, D.C., presents a Meritorious Public Service Award to liquefied natural gas expert Ed Carr during a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston in Houston, Texas, July 19, 2022. The Coast Guard recognized Carr for his contributions to the Coast Guard's LNG ship rider training program and facilitation of over eight professional exchanges, which resulted in more than 2,000 hours of training for Coast Guard personnel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki) Liquefied natural gas expert Ed Carr addresses the audience during a Meritorious Public Service Award presentation ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston in Houston, Texas, July 19, 2022. The Coast Guard recognized Carr for his contributions to the Coast Guard's LNG ship rider training program and facilitation of over eight professional exchanges, which resulted in more than 2,000 hours of training for Coast Guard personnel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki)

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