Bermuda Container Line Limited and Container Ship Management yesterday presented a donation to the Bermuda Sloop Foundation, in memory of the 22-year-old seaman Adam Goodwin.

Adam's parents David and Juliana, along with aunt Prue Ferreira, brother Mark and infant niece Marlena, attended a brief ceremony on the bridge of the Oleander, where Bermuda Sloop Foundation strategic initiatives director Malcolm Kirkland received the donation from CSM vessel operations manager Blair Simmons.

Adam lost his life in a motorcycle crash on October 3.

The BCL/CSM contributions of $500 and $600 will go toward starting a scholarship in his name.

David Goodwin said: "The concept is that we will ensure some Bermudian sailor from the Sloop Foundation gets the reward of this scholarship. We believe it will certainly be an overseas trip, probably even on the Spirit of Bermuda."

An officer of the watch on the Spirit, Adam had just completed four years' study at the Australia Maritime College in Tasmania, where he had completed his studies to become a master mariner of unlimited tonnage.

He returned to the Island in September to work on the Spirit and obtain more sea hours for his qualification.

Much of his practical training over the years abroad had come as a cadet on board the Oleander.

First Officer Nicolas Labramche, who worked with Adam over three contracts on the Oleander, described Adam as a pleasure to work with.

"Adam was a really calm person, really hard worker, and really amazed by the job. It was really pleasing to work with him because he was asking a lot of questions, and in his eyes it was easy to see how he enjoyed the sea and the work."

Added Captain Jacek Yurzo: "Adam always did whatever he was asked. He was always open to learn and interested in everything on the ship."

Explaining that details of the scholarship remained to be established, David Goodwin said: "Adam wanted to have at least a year to catch his breath and pass on his knowledge and experience to his fellow Bermudians. He had an incredible passion for the ocean; he saw the world and learnt a lot about the sea, and he wanted pass it on. He was on a mission, and we want to make sure that story continues."

As Adam was also an avid fisherman, with catch and release certificates decorating his bedroom wall, the family hopes also to organise a yearly memorial fishing tournament.

This and other fund-raising will assist the Bermuda Sloop Foundation in maintaining the scholarship fund.

Mr. Kirkland said: "The Foundation is working with Government to forge a career path in the maritime operations, as the Bermuda license doesn't currently meet the new global standards. Adam was one of the first ones through. You can't get much more qualified than Adam became. He will be greatly missed."

Adam's brother Mark, attending with his infant daughter Marlena, said: "As difficult as this is, it's great to hear so many good things said about Adam."

Absent at today's ceremony was Adam's sister Abbie, who returned to the UK on Sunday.