By SRF-JRMC Corporate Communications
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YOKOSUKA, Japan – Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) was recently awarded with the Chief of Naval Operations’ Shore Safety Award for fiscal year 2020, medium industrial category.
The annual award recognizes shore-based Naval activities with demonstrably excellent safety records while sustaining mission readiness. SRF-JRMC was one of three award recipients from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) enterprise, together with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS-IMF) and Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC) for the large industrial and small industrial categories, respectively.
“SRF-JRMC excelled in our implementation of the safety management system, achievements in high-velocity learning and other initiatives to reduce mishap trends and costs, and demonstrated strong safety leadership,” said Capt. Neil Sexton, SRF-JRMC commanding officer. “At SRF-JRMC, the safety and occupational health policy is to offer a safe, healthful work environment for all hands, whether it is at the deck plates, in the industrial shop areas, or in the office spaces.”