; (B) protect marine life; and (C) reduce ocean noise. (4) Certification The Administrator shall establish protocols for shipping companies to certify compliance with the Program requirement to be eligible for an Award under subsection (d). (d) Annual awards Under the Program, the Director shall annually award Quiet Seas and Clear Skies Excellence Awards to shipping companies whose fleets that have participated in, and complied with the requirements of, the Program during the preceding year. (e) Official seal The Administrator shall create an official seal to be recognized as the symbol of excellence in compliance with the Program, that— (1) may be used by shipping companies with eligible vessels for which a Quiet Seas and Clear Skies Excellence Award is awarded under this section; (2) includes the name of the shipping company; and (3) includes the year for which such Award was made. (f) Limitations Nothing in this section shall be construed to— (1) require participation in the Program