"Both of these certifications add strong value to our company and contribute to making our services more efficient and safer," said Bruce McEwen, Young Brothers Vice President of Administration. "Both certifications also add to our existing Responsible Carrier Program Certification from the American Waterways Operators," he added.

The standards were awarded after an audit of the company's offices and vessels in February, which took three days and included assessments of all safety and quality-related processes, systems and procedures by the American Bureau of Shipping Quality Evaluations, Inc.

The International Safety Management Code is the international management code for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention, as adopted by the International Maritime Organization. The International Organization for Standardization Code is the code for quality management standards for business, government and industry.

The ISO is a network of international standard institutes from more than 140 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industries, businesses and consumer representatives.

Young Brothers, Limited provides inter-island cargo service throughout the state at ports in Honolulu, Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Nawiliwili, Hilo and Kawaihae. Hawaiian Tug & Barge provides contract towing service, ship assists, barge charters and related marine services throughout the Hawaiian Islands.