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Celebrating the 57th Annual AOTOS Award

Join us for the

2026 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award Dinner Gala

November 13, 2026

The Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award is the most prestigious award given in the transportation and maritime industry.

Since 1970, the AOTOS Award has been the standard for maritime excellence.

Hosted annually by the United Seamen’s Service (USS), this unprecedented dinner gala recognizes leaders within the maritime industry who have made significant contributions to American shipping and to American and international seafarers.

Joseph S. Gregorio

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The Pacific Companies

2026 Admirals

Celebrating distinguished leaders whose exceptional contributions have strengthened the maritime industry and supported American and international seafarers with lasting impact.

David Kim

Chief Executive Officer
Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Robert F. Sappio

Chief Executive Officer
SeaCube Containers

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57th ANNUAL USS ADMIRAL OF THE OCEAN SEA (AOTOS) AWARD TO HONOR JOSEPH S. GREGORIO, DAVID KIM, AND ROBERT F. SAPPIO

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