Hope and the entire safety team regularly inspect all spaces throughout the ship to ensure safety standards are continuously being met. Safety also works hand in hand with the ships zone Inspection teams to ensure that the safety issues discovered during the zone Inspection process are brought to the attention of the safety department and corrected.” Supply Department, ensures that an adequate supply of PPE is on hand for every Sailor. The Engineering Department tirelessly worked to identifying every damage control material deficiency on the ship, better preparing us for any casualty that may occur, improving the survivability of the ship and the safety of the crew. “Hazard abatement is the responsibility of more than just the Safety Department. “The safety department coordinates with all IKE departments by roving the ship and identify hazards to safety,” said Aviation Support Equipment Technician Chief Petty Officer John Hope, IKE safety department’s leading chief petty officer. IKE’s Safety Officer CDR Sean Dougherty, along with his safety team, coordinated IKE’s safety program. I want to thank you for taking care of each other and doing the right thing.” “This is a major achievement, and I am extremely proud of this ship and I know the Captain is as well. “You were compared to all of the CVNs in the Navy, and you were selected to be the award recipients, which is no small feat,” said Miguez. Marc Miguez, Commander of Carrier Strike Group Two, presented the award on IKE’s bridge and praised the safety program, which maintained safe and healthy working conditions for all hands throughout the planned incremental availability. Eisenhower (CVN 69) received the FY22 Chief of Naval operations Afloat Safety Award March 9, 2023.

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