No. H 070/07
For release April 30, 2007
OTTAWA - Captain Zak Farid received today, Transport Canada's Marine Safety
Award for 2007 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian
marine safety.
The award was presented in a brief ceremony held today in Ottawa, at the
biannual meeting of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council. "Captain Farid's
commitment to safety makes him a true leader in his field," said the Honourable
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
"Transport Canada is pleased to recognize his exemplary involvement in Canada's
marine industry."
Captain Farid was a member of the Canadian Delegation to the International
Maritime Organization for several years. He is well respected for his
long-standing contributions to the work of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council.
He is a fellow of the Nautical Institute, B.C. Branch and is chair of the
Navigation Aids and Navigation Safety Sub-committee of the Pacific Coast Marine
Review Panel. He is lead auditor conducting International Safety Management
(ISM) Audits for B.C. Ferries and is one of the safety inspectors for Vanuatu
Flag vessels arriving in Canada. Captain Farid also holds the honour of being
master of Canada's first hovercraft running on a commercial basis.
The Canadian Marine Advisory Council is a consultative body that represents
parties with a recognized interest in shipping, navigation and marine pollution
prevention. The council is chaired by Transport Canada and meets twice a year to
examine marine issues.
The Transport Canada Marine Safety Award was established in 1997 to stimulate an
awareness of marine safety in Canada and to recognize persons, groups,
companies, organizations, agencies or departments that have contributed, in an
exceptional way, to this objective.
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Contacts:
Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Kirsten Goodnough
Transport Canada,
Communications, Ottawa
613-993-0055
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