Admiral Richard V. Timme joins OMSA as senior advisor
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The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) <\/a>reports that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined the association as a senior advisor.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited to join the OMSA team and continue more than three decades of service to the maritime community,\u201d said Admiral Timme. \u201cOMSA members are a crucial part of our U.S. marine transportation system, which forms the backbone of our economic and national security. I look forward to being a part of a team dedicated to giving voice to the men and women of the U.S. marine industry.\u201d<\/p>\n Admiral Timme has over three decades of expertise in maritime safety and security, regulatory policy, and operational leadership. His distinguished career includes key roles such as Commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District<\/a>, where he oversaw operations spanning 26 states and critical waterways, including the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, where he directed programs in waterways management, mariner credentialing, and vessel inspections.<\/p>\n Admiral Timme also served as the Coast Guard\u2019s Budget Director, advising on a $12 billion budget and guiding national security policy.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Admiral Timme to the OMSA team,\u201d said Aaron Smith, president of OMSA. \u201cAs we enter a new year, OMSA remains steadfast in its mission to address challenges with innovative solutions. Admiral Timme\u2019s extensive expertise and leadership, combined with OMSA\u2019s deep-rooted engagement with the regulatory sector, will strengthen our advocacy for the safety and prosperity of the American maritime industry.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAdmiral Timme\u2019s career exemplifies dedication to the maritime community and his insights will strengthen OMSA\u2019s mission of ensuring that the offshore service industry remains a cornerstone of our national and economic security,\u201d said Ashton Laborde, OMSA board chairman and president of Laborde Marine. \u201cWe are honored to have him on board and look forward to the innovative contributions he will bring to our association.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Admiral Richard V. Timme joins OMSA as senior advisor<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n