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and projects puts the current business climate in sharp focus. Starting with the Bureau of Safety and environmen- tal Enforcement (BSEE), Adams and OMSA weigh in on all things offshore. ?As you know, our domestic mari- time industry is pervasively regulated by the United States Coast Guard, not BSEE. While the BSEE SEMS (Safety and Environmental Management Sys- tem) rule has tasked the lease holder to more closely monitor the opera- tions of boat operators and other third party partners, BSEE has stated they are not interested in attempting to duplicate the regulatory regime of the US Coast Guard. So, for our mem- bers, this is currently a contractual is- sue with their customers. Regarding the permitting process, I have to hand it to the smart people who work for the energy companies who have achieved success in obtain- ing permits by navigating the extreme- ly complex regulatory regime that gov- erns offshore drilling. The industry at large greatly bene? ted from RADM Jim Watsons collaborative approach in his leadership as Director of BSEE. Jims service is appreciated and, at the same time, we welcome the appoint- ment of RADM Brian Salerno to re- place him, as Jim moves on to his new position. We expect a smooth transi- tion and a continuation of the progress made under RADM Watsons watch. It is my hope that as the multitude of new regulatory and technical improve- ments have been applied to exploration and development with success, we will see the permitting process improved. Overtime, I am con? dent that smart regulations can be effective without be- ing overly obstructive. Energy indepen- dence requires that we keep the Gulf safe and clean as we continually strive for the smartest regulations and opera- tions possible. I am certainly optimistic ? just look at how much the industry has accomplished in the last two years. Maritime businesses face a complex set of insurance needs on a daily basis. So having a trusted maritime advisor on your side 24/7 could be the difference between sinking or swimming. Enter Randy Carnahan. With years of marine insurance experience, Randy understands your dynamic business landscape intimately. He heads up Gencorp Insurance Groups Marine Division whose sole purpose is to provide marine contractors, vessel ope rators, salvors, builders and repairers with insurance safeguards and solutions. Call Trusted Marine Advisor Randy Carnahan today. Randy Carnahan Marine Insurance Advisor TRUSTEDMARINE INSURANCEADVISORS Call Randy Carnahan 800.232.0582 x182East Greenwich, RI 02818 l [email protected] l gencorp-ins.com www.marinelink.com MN Sept2013 Layout 50-65.indd 518/29/2013 4:50:36 PM