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Ken’s Marine Services Awarded by US Coast Guard
Robert Maher, a representative for World Yacht and Circle Line Sightseeing, and Ken Poesl, President of Ken's Marine Services, were presented Coast Guard Public Service Awards at the New York Waterway Terminal, Feb. 18, 2009.The awards were presented by Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, and Rear Adm. Dale Gabel, Commander 1st Coast Guard District.The ceremony was held to honor first responders for their quick response and actions during the crash of US Airways Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009.Awards received by Ken's Marine Service from Secretary of Transportation Leon Pinetta for the Tug Bergen Point and Crew who participated in the 911 evacuation of Manhattan Island, following the attacks on the World Trade Center.