Widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation and an American cultural icon, Tom Hanks has drawn global attention to the bravery of American maritime heroes by starring in the film “Captain Phillips,” narrating the documentary short “Boatlift – An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience,” and the film “Greyhound.” Through his acclaimed and award winning films, he has recognized the valor, bravery, and unrelinquishing importance of the men and women of the American maritime industry.