Runner-Up Lloyd's List - Nautical Institute Shipmaster of the Year
Captain David (Duke) Snider has been honoured as the Runner-up in the 2004 Annual LLoyd's List Shipmaster of the Year Award, announced 19 February 2004 in London. Captain Snider was honoured with global recognition for his dedicated marine service in the Canadian Coast Guard and as an experienced Ice Pilot.
Commodore Ronald Warwick, FNI, master of the Queen Mary 2 received the Award.
The Shipmaster of the Year Award "is intended to reward and publicly acknowledge the exemplary professionalism of the shipmaster in carrying out his or her duties in the harsh environment at sea."
"The award is presented to the shipmaster nominated by those onboard a vessel, by a company, or by colleagues for exceptional service in command at sea during the past 12 months."
Nautical Institute Journal Seaways - Ship Master of the Year 2004
Captain Snider was presented with a certificate of commendation by Captain Martin Scott, FNI, past president of the Nautical Institute, at a ceremony in New Westminster, BC.
