AEU Announces 2024 Safety Award Winners

Annual awards program recognizes the top safety programs in the maritime industry

MOBILE, Ala., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Equity Underwriters, Inc., the leading provider of workers' compensation insurance for waterfront employers, announces the winners of the 2024 AEU Safety Awards.

AEU, the program administrator for American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund providing USL&H coverage under the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, presents the awards each year to the best-performing ALMA members nationwide.

"Safety is not just a goal. It is a standard that these companies live by every day," said Jimmy Burgin, SVP, Director of Loss Control. "We are proud to recognize their efforts and the example they set for the entire industry."

Eligibility for the awards is based on the frequency and severity of workers' compensation incidents for the prior calendar year, as well as safety-related metrics determined by AEU's loss control team.

"This award highlights the focus, consistency, and leadership it takes to build a strong safety culture," said Adele Hapworth, CEO of AEU. "Congratulations to all the winners for the hard work that made this achievement possible."

2024 AEU Safety Award Winners:

AAA United States, Inc.

Amherst Madison, Inc.

Amplify Energy Corp.

Austal USA, LLC

Barton & Gray Mariners Club, LLC

Basin Marine, Inc.

Bay Bridge Texas, LLC

BWC Terminals

Carlisle & Bray Enterprises

Cabrillo Boat Shop

Collins Machine Works

Conrad Shipyard

Continental Heavy Civil

Donjon Marine Co., Inc.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.

Elite Workforce, LLC

Employer Solutions Staffing Group, LLC

Evansville Marine Service, Inc.

Global, 1st Flagship Company

Gulf South Services, Inc.

Gunderson Marine & Iron

Hughes Bros., Inc.

Hyde Shipping Corporation

Integrity Staffing Services, Inc.

JAG Marine Group

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation

Manson Construction Co.

Marine Group Boat Works, LLC

Marisco, Ltd.

Middle River Marine, LLC

Motive Power Marine, LLC

Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.

Prime Time Coatings, Inc.

Quigg Bros, Inc.

Resilient USA, LLC

Rio Marine

Sause Bros., Inc.

South Florida Container Repair, LLC

Svendsen's Bay Marine

The Quality Companies, LLC

Tidal Transport & Trading USA, Ltd.

TREO Staffing

TT Mile 183, LLC; TT Mile 237, LLC, a division of James Marine, Inc.

Union Maintenance Corp.

White River Marine Group, LLC

About The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), an Amwins company, serves as program administrator for American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd., a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor for waterfront employers in all 50 states under the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Based in Mobile, Ala., AEU provides best-in-class services including claims handling, loss control, longshore consulting and other support. For more information, call (866) 238-8754 or visit amequity.com. Follow AEU on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

Contact: Maggie Hudson, AEU, (251) 690-4242, [email protected]

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