OMSA's members can take advantage of the following services:

Meetings

The association meets four times a year, allowing members to come together and discuss face-to-face the issues that affect them.

Committees

OMSA has a number of active committees addressing issues affecting safety, security, human resources and vessel operations. This is where members shape the positions that OMSA will take on critical issues.

News Updates

Through printed newsletters and monthly electronic updates, OMSA reports on pending laws, regulations and other news that affect the industry.

Social Events

Each year, OMSA holds a number of events designed to give members a chance to enjoy each other's company, build relationships, and reinforce the culture that has made OMSA so effective. Events include golf tournaments, fishing rodeos and a Christmas dinner celebration.

Business-to-Business Website

Through OMSA's website, members are able to support the associate members who support OMSA. OMSA offers a number of benefits that are only available to association members.

Business-to-Business Directory

OMSA members can access the association's on-line directory to find detailed contact information for member companies. The site also serves as an electronic marketplace to help companies advertise their services, find vendors and even place requests for quotes. Each member company is issued a user name and password, allowing them to access the Website. Click on the business-to-business link to enter the site.

To access the directory, click HERE
For more information or if you have forgotten your user name and password, contact Kelly Pettigrew, Manager of OMSA Member Services, at 504-734-7622, kelly@offshoremarine.org.

Vessel Security Program

OMSA has partnered with the internationally recognized Hudson Trident Marine Services to develop a series of Coast Guard-approved and internationally compliant vessel security plans. The OMSA/Hudson Trident security plans are unique in that they are web-based, allowing participating vessel operators to enter vessel data online and print their vessel plans directly from the Internet. OMSA also provides annual drills, audit assistance and crew security training to meet the regulatory requirements of the security plans. To access vessel plans, click on the Vessel Security Program link and enter a security user name and password.

To access your vessel security plan, click HERE 
For more information or if you have forgotten your user name and password, contact Sarah Branch, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, at 504-734-7622, sarah@offshoremarine.org.

OMSA Safety Training Program

OMSA offers a safety training program for company vessel crewmembers. In 2005, the OMSA program was accepted as meeting the requirements of the SafeGulf program, an offshore operator safety orientation program which is now being required by many oil and gas production companies. The program focuses on maritime-related safety and was developed through the expertise of OMSA's Safety Committee. Member companies have the option of using in-house training or sending crewmembers to an accredited training institution.

For additional information, contact Sarah Branch, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, at 504-734-7622, sarah@offshoremarine.org.