Photo of offshore operators for their outstanding achievements in offshore safety, environmental protection, and pollution prevention during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2009.

The Minerals Management Service (MMS) recognized offshore operators for their outstanding achievements in offshore safety, environmental protection, and pollution prevention at an event during the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2009. Chris Oynes (left), the MMS Associate Director of Offshore Energy and Minerals Management (OEMM), presented the annual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) to (left to right):

Tony Vaughn for Devon Energy Production Company (High Activity Operator)

Michael Radabaugh for Noble Energy, Incorporated (Moderate Activity Operator)

Tommy Travis for Noble Drilling Corporation. (Drilling Contractor)

Hank Danos for Danos and Curole Marine Contractors, Incorporated (Production Contractor).

Last Updated: 05/12/2009, 11:50 AM Central Time