Official Correspondence: Recommendation to Assist the U.S. Coast Guard in Identifying Regulations to Revoke per the Direction of Executive Order 14192 and Executive Order 14267—Revoking 95 Regulations Creating Type-Approval Based Regulations.

September 12, 2025 OMSA

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) wholeheartedly supports the Administration’s focus on reducing unnecessary regulations.

Maritime Backbone: The Vessels Powering Offshore Energy

April 14, 2025 The Offshore Energy Podcast

Aaron Smith, President of the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), had a great time joining hosts Ian Voparil and James F. Bennett on the Offshore Energy Podcast for a deep dive into the offshore maritime industry and the critical role it plays in powering America’s energy future.

Will strengthening and enforcing the Jones Act define a stronger U.S. maritime industry?

November 6, 2024 International WorkBoat Show

During the International WorkBoat Show, Aaron Smith, President and CEO of OMSA, will participate in the Keynote Breakfast: "The State of the Jones Act" on Wednesday, November 13th. Ahead of this show, Aaron connected with Jeremiah Karpowicz to preview that discussion and share how the Jones Act supports a stronger American maritime industry and a stronger United States.

American Offshore Worker Fairness Act introduced in Senate and House of Representatives

February 18, 2022 Splash247.com

Republican Bill Cassidy introduced on February 17 the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act in the US Senate. Republican Garret Graves and Democrat John Garamendi have co-sponsored the bill in the House of Representatives. 

Congress Proposes Bill to Limit Foreign Crews in U.S. Offshore Sector

February 18, 2022 Maritime Executive

With activity expected to increase dramatically in the U.S. offshore sector to support the expansion of wind resources in addition to the ongoing oil and gas sector, new legislation is being proposed to close a so-called loophole in the existing rules governing the crewing of vessels under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OSCLA).

Senate bill introduced to close Jones Act offshore loophole

February 18, 2022 Marine Log

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) yesterday introduced the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act. The legislation is cosponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Garret Graves (R-La.-06) and John Garamendi (D-Calif.-03).

Senator Introduces Bill to ‘Level the Playing Field’ in U.S. Offshore Sector

February 17, 2022 GCaptain

U.S. Senator from Louisiana Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has introduced the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act, a bill he says will provide a level playing field between U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels conducting offshore energy activities in U.S. waters.

Former OMSA chairman honoured with lifetime achievement award

February 20, 2020 Offshore Support Journal

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) announced the institution of the Robert J. Alario Distinguished Achievement Award, named in honour of the former association’s chairman and president, Robert ’Bob’ Alario, who received the inaugural award in a private ceremony in January in New Orleans.

OMSA presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Bob Alario

February 19, 2020 MarineLog

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has announced the institution of the Robert J. Alario Distinguished Achievement Award. It is named after former OMSA Chairman and President Robert “Bob” Alario, who received the inaugural award in a private ceremony organized by OMSA last month in New Orleans.

OMSA expands its board of directors

February 10, 2020 WorkBoat

Last week, the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) expanded its board of directors and nominated a new slate of board members for 2020 – 2021. The new members are led by incoming Chairman Minor “Tony” Cheramie III.

The new directors include:
• Ashton Laborde: President, Laborde Marine;
• Garrett Rice: Chief Financial Officer, Master Boat Builders Inc.;
• Caitlin Sause: Vice President, Sause Bros. Ocean Towing Co. Inc.; and
• Karl Senner: President, Karl Senner LLC;