OMSA expands Board of Directors
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), today announced the nominated slate of its Board of Directors for 2020 – 2021. The slate is led by incoming Chairman, Minor “Tony” Cheramie, III and
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OMSA says report creates framework for OSV use in disaster response
Offshore service vessels may soon be able to assist in disaster response situations without being hampered by overly strict or differing interpretations of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. The National Offshore Safety
OMSA forms Wind Committee
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has formed the OMSA Wind Committee, with membership now open to all association members. Among its priorities will be to work to ensure that U.S. offshore
OMSA announces new leadership line up
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has announced a rotation of the association’s officers. Todd Hornbeck will succeed Otto Candies III as chairman of the Board, Robert Clemons will advance to Vice
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
Shell takes FID on U.S. GoM Dover field
As the U.S. Department of the Interior continues to drag its heels in developing the next federal offshore oil and gas leasing program, Shell yesterday made an announcement that underscores the continuing
Jones Act Enforcer crew meets with U.S Customs and Border Protection
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) reports that the crew of the Jones Act Enforcer met this week with Michael Hebert, the head of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Jones
OPINION: Offshore wind—the fallacy of just this once
By Aaron C. Smith, President of the Offshore Marine Service Association At home, I live in a near constant state of “just this once.” From YouTube and TikTok, to desserts and kittens,
Vineyard Wind project takes a big step forward
In what Liz Burdock, president and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind calls “the day the U.S. offshore wind industry has been anxiously awaiting for years,” the Department of the
OPINION: Will Ferrell is right, Norway is a model for energy policy
by Aaron Smith, President and CEO, OMSA Like most Americans, I spent the Monday following the Super Bowl thinking about the ads. What stuck in my mind was GM’s ad featuring Will