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POLARIS Laboratories® Announces Fluid Analysis Program Champion Awards

Corporate Announcements | NYC Ferry | October 24, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN

POLARIS Laboratories® Announces Fluid Analysis Program Champion Awards

Three companies recognized for the 2022 Fluid Analysis Program Champion Awards

INDIANAPOLIS – Annually, POLARIS Laboratories® recognizes three customers for achieving excellence in their fluid analysis programs. Award finalists are chosen based on fluid analysis program performance, sample compliance, team buy-in and continuous program improvement efforts.

Presented during the annual fluid analysis and reliability-focused conference, the 2022 Customer Summit: Mission: Reliability, on October 4, 2022, in Indianapolis – these awards signify program excellence, significant improvement efforts, impactful maintenance actions taken and appreciation of the dedicated work put into the programs.

POLARIS Laboratories® awards NYC Ferry, Operated by Hornblower, as the winner of the 2022 Fluid Analysis Program Champion Award, with The Shelly Company and KnightHawk Coal as award finalists.

Through the company’s fluid analysis program and continuous maintenance improvement efforts, NYC Ferry, Operated by Hornblower, has seen a significant increase in component and sample frequency compliance and a decrease in high severity fluid analysis sample reports year over year.

View the NYC Ferry, Operated by Hornblower, Program Champion Award Video

View The Shelly Company Fluid Analysis Program Champion Award Video

View the Knighthawk Coal Program Champion Award Video

About POLARIS Laboratories®

POLARIS Laboratories® is an independent fluid analysis company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and six additional laboratories around the globe. The company specializes in testing and analyzing oil, coolant, grease and diesel fuel to provide maintenance recommendations that reduce maintenance costs, improve equipment reliability and minimize unscheduled downtime for companies in the transportation, oil and gas, construction, mining and power generation industries. The North American and Poland laboratory locations are ISO17025:2017 accredited by A2LA.

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing, and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.        
City Ferry, Hornblower Marine, and Seaward Services compose Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation division. A leading passenger vessel and marine management company, City Ferry is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually. The company provides the specialized expertise required to manage complex municipal transit systems; operate and maintain vessels; and transport passengers, vehicles, and other cargo safely, combined with comprehensive operational support, including onshore and onboard customer service. City Ferry operates NYC Ferry, providing daily service across six routes that connect all five New York City boroughs, in addition to Puerto Rico Ferry, Pierce County Ferry, Pensacola Bay City Ferry, Mobile Bay Ferry, Gees Bend Ferry, and Liberty Landing City Ferry. Among City Ferry’s nationwide fleet is the first zero-emission, all-electric passenger/vehicle ferry in the U.S. Hornblower Marine, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a premier provider of vessel construction, management, and propulsion solutions. Hornblower Marine’s expert team also provides project management, engineering, and consulting services to support maritime projects from start to finish. Seaward Services, Inc., is a marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance, and repair of government and privately owned High-Speed Craft, Range Craft, Experimental Craft, Training Craft, Research Vessels, and Unmanned Surface Vessels. As part of the WINDEA CTV LLC joint venture, Seaward operates the nation’s premier fleet of U.S.-built Crew Transfer Vessels for the nation’s leading Offshore Wind developments. For more information, visit cityferry.com, hornblowermarine.com, and seawardservices.com.
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