ASA Annual General Meeting

American Salvage Association hosts AGM in Conjunction with the International Work Boat Show

BY: Lindsay Malen-Habib ASA Immediate Past President Director, Customer Relations Management

McAllister Towing and Transportation

Mr. Joseph Farrell 3rd, ASA Secretary Treasurer and CEO of Resolve Marine Group gave a presentation alongside Jim Sartucci, Government Affairs Counselor, K&L Gates. They updated on the Senate 4802- Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022.// El Sr. Joseph Farrell 3rd, Secretario Tesorero de ASA y CEO de Resolve Marine Group hizo una presentación junto con Jim Sartucci, Consejero de Asuntos Gubernamentales, K&L Gates. Actualizaron sobre la Ley de Autorización de la Guardia Costera del Senado 4802 de 2022.

On Thursday December 1st, the American Salvage Association hosted their hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Orleans, LA, in conjunction with the International Work Boat show. There were over 65 in-person attendees which included International Salvors, OPA 90 SMFF providers, tug and barge owners, diving companies, salvage support, offshore construction, SCRs, regulatory authorities, and additional Industry stakeholders. This large and diverse participation demonstrated the tremendous increase in the number of Corporate Association members that the ASA has welcomed this year as well as the jam-packed and valuable agenda.

“The ASA has been strengthening its relationship with the USCG this past year. Having two USCG Admirals and a USCG Captain presenting and interacting with the members and guests underscored this strength”, said Mike Jarvis, President, American Salvage Association. “Additionally, there were many in-person training courses the ASA’s Training Committee has hosted for the USCG this last year.” The ASA would like to thank RDML Jo-Ann Burdian, Assistant Commandant for Response Policy, RDML Richard Timme, USCG Commander District 8, and CAPT Trey Wirth, USCG Chief, CG-MER for their presentations and Q & A that allowed a bridge between steak holders and regulators, as well as their time and attendance.

There were many discussions at the ASA AGM regarding Sub Chapter M, USCG Authorization Act 2022, and Merchant Mariner Credentials – all issues that deeply affect ASA membership. These updates and issues were addressed by various speakers such as those mentioned above and industry partners such as NOAA,