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 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, presented the annual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) to (left to right):

Tony Vaughn, Senior Vice President at Devon Energy Production Company, accepts the 2009 SAFE Award for High Activity Operator from Chris Oynes.

Michael Radabaugh, Vice-President at Noble Energy, Inc., accepts the 2009 SAFE Award for Moderate Activity Operator from Chris Oynes.

Tommy Travis, Vice President at Noble Drilling Corporation, accepts the 2009 SAFE Award for Drilling Contractors from Chris Oynes.

Hank Danos, President and CEO of Danos and Curole Marine Contractors, Inc., accepts the 2009 SAFE Award for Production Contractors from Chris Oynes.

Last Updated: 05/14/2009, 08:26 AM Central Time