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America’s energy independence is tied to its
offshore oil and gas reserves. The country draws almost a third of its
oil and more than a quarter of its gas from offshore drilling and
production. Many experts believe the offshore oil and gas sector will
become even more important in the future, perhaps holding as much as
two-thirds of the untapped oil and gas reserves our nation will need in
the years to come. As technology develops, the offshore world may also be
a significant source of wind-generated electricity. And OMSA member
vessels are the lifeline to those resources, serving as a source for safe,
secure and dependable transportation.
OMSA members are themselves an important
part of the economy of the Gulf Coast. Their boats account for a
significant portion of the local tax base in coastal areas, and they
supply local revenue from vessel construction, repairs and supplies.
Vessel operators employ roughly 12,000 crewmembers, who live and
contribute in their local communities as well as paying taxes. The
transportation link provided by OMSA member vessels has helped make the
offshore energy sector a major engine of the U.S. economy. According to
one oil and gas industry study, offshore oil and gas activities help
support some 6,000 companies and generate an estimated payroll of $1.2
billion.
OMSA’s members are a
lifeline for America’s energy supply and economy.
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