2012 ASNE HAROLD E. SAUNDERS AWARD PRESENTED AT THE ASNE HONORS GALA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY N, 2013

摘要

Mr. Michael F. Tangora has provided remarkable service to the United States naval services over the past 30 years. An internationally recognized expert in naval engineering and shipbuilding, he has been heralded as a champion for standardization, technical partnerships, and the development of his fellow engineers. With an emphasis on commonality of systems, Mr. Tangoras technical expertise and leadership paved the way for the implementation of improved automation for combat systems, machinery control, and other shipboard systems. Now widely adopted on U.S. Navy ships, these systems have enhanced productivity and increased safety. Several large organizations under his leadership have been responsible for the construction, delivery, and overhaul of some of the nation's largest and most complex vessels, including U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Additionally, his recent efforts with the USCG have culminated in some of the most successful, critical recapitalization programs undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security. These efforts include the National Security Cutter and the Fast Response Cutter. Delivery of these highly capable assets under Mr. Tangora's direction ensures that the USCG is always ready to meet its dual missions of homeland security and maritime safety.