Aaron Smith

Admiral Richard V. Timme joins OMSA as senior advisor

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) reports that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined the association as a senior advisor.

OMSA says that the appointment underscores its longstanding commitment to working collaboratively with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other regulatory agencies to develop practical, common-sense solutions that enhance the safety and security of the U.S. maritime industry.

“I’m excited to join the OMSA team and continue more than three...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/admiral-richard-v-timme-joins-omsa-as-senior-advisor/

USCG revises Safer Seas Act video and audio surveillance requirements

The Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) is applauding the U.S. Coast Guard for amending its previously-issued Policy Letter to now allow for practical data-storage methods for the video and audio surveillance requirements of the Safer Seas Act.

OMSA adds that its collaborative approach advances pragmatic safety and regulatory measures while prioritizing the well-being of mariners. This commitment to finding balanced solutions is integral to the shared, broader mission of fostering a safe...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/uscg-revises-safer-seas-act-video-and-audio-surveillance-requirements/

New AOWFA legislation aims to close offshore energy Jones Act loophole

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) is applauding the introduction of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act (AOWFA), saying, “this important legislation provides a step forward towards providing parity between U.S.-flagged and foreign-flagged vessels operating in U.S. offshore energy markets and ensuring that U.S. energy creation means U.S. jobs.

The AOWFA legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La) and is an updated version of the bill that he introduced...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/new-aowfa-legislation-aims-to-close-offshore-energy-jones-act-loophole/