Congress members object to CBP Jones Act move
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is going ahead with changes in its interpretations of the Jones Act that it first proposed October 23. causing considerable concern in some areas of the
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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
Congressional leaders underscore importance of Jones Act
JANUARY 19, 2017 — Providing a rare interlude of bipartisan accord in Washington, the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing Wednesday on “The State of the U.S.
With recovery efforts continuing, HASC sets hearing on Navy readiness
AUGUST 25, 2017 — The Navy reports that U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered and identified remains of 26-year-old USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailor, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin
Navy identifies one dead, nine missing McCain sailors
AUGUST 24, 2017 — The U.S. Navy says that after more than 80 hours of multinational search efforts, it has suspended search and rescue efforts for missing USS John S. McCain (DDG
U.S. maritime groups slam CBP U turn on Jones Act letters
MAY 11, 2017 — The Shipbuilders Council of America today joined the Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) and the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) in responding the announcement by U.S. Customs and Border
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,