named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Administrative and Legal Support
Free legal consultation for members on maritime regulatory issues, including support during Coast Guard audits and investigations.
Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training
Trains DERs on chain of custody, record keeping, and reporting positive test results in compliance with 46 CFR Part 16 and 49 CFR Part 40.
Drug & Alcohol Specimen Collection Training
Provides Coast Guard and DOT-compliant training for vessel supervisors on alcohol and urine specimen collection procedures; includes certification.
Drug Testing Consortium
Administers a U.S. Coast Guard-compliant chemical testing program for safety-sensitive maritime personnel, including random testing and audit support.
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Part 219 Training
Three-hour program covering detection of drug and alcohol effects and testing criteria under 49 CFR Part 219; includes optional five-hour specimen collector training.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug & Alcohol Training
Training for FTA supervisors on reasonable cause and post-accident testing under 49 CFR Sections 655.14(b) and 655.43.
PHMSA Part 195 Training
Supervisory training on behavioral cues for drug and alcohol misuse and testing criteria under 49 CFR 199.105 and 199.113.
Preventing Sexual Harassment Liability & Anti-Discrimination Training
Supervisory training on harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environments in compliance with Title VII and EEOC guidelines.
Regulatory Updates and Compliance Bulletins
Monthly e-bulletin providing analysis and interpretation of U.S. Coast Guard and international maritime regulations.
Responsible Alcohol Service Training
TIPS-compliant training for servers on recognizing intoxication and avoiding vicarious liability under New York State ABC laws.
Wellness & Nutrition Seminar
Two-hour seminars led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to promote employee health and reduce healthcare costs.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Legal Representation for Members 2 activities
- Provide free legal consultation to members on maritime legal issuesOffers free legal consultations through in-house lawyers to member organizations on maritime legal matters, including regulatory compliance and incident response.
- Support members during Coast Guard audits and investigationsProvides administrative and legal support to member companies during U.S. Coast Guard audits, investigations, and administrative proceedings following serious marine incidents.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Deliver training seminars on regulatory compliance and safe working practicesProvides training seminars on topics including Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Liability Prevention, supervisory testing procedures, and safe working practices, taught by labor and employment attorneys and compliant with DOT, U.S. Coast Guard, and state agency standards.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute regulatory updates and interpretive guidance to membersProduces and distributes a monthly e-bulletin to members that includes analysis and interpretive guidelines on U.S. Coast Guard and international maritime regulations.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Host annual membership meetingsOrganizes and hosts annual membership meetings, documented annually from 2011 through 2017, to engage members and support organizational governance.
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Maritime Cargo Safety and Compliance 1 activity
- Promote safety in American-flagged maritime trade through regulatory advocacyAdvocates for safety in the American-flag maritime industry by facilitating regulatory compliance for maritime companies, aligning operations with federal and international standards.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Administer drug and alcohol testing compliance programsOperates a drug and alcohol testing compliance program for over 400 vessel operators, including a random selection database that undergoes annual U.S. Coast Guard audits and has been upheld in administrative law judge decisions. Provides tools and support to organizations for enrolling safety-sensitive personnel in Coast Guard-mandated Chemical Testing Programs in compliance with 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16.
- Develop and customize regulatory-compliant drug and alcohol testing programsDesigns and tailors Drug & Alcohol testing programs to meet Department of Transportation requirements and organizational policies, ensuring regulatory alignment for member companies.
- Provide emergency and specialized collector trainingLaunched an emergency collector training program during the pandemic to address urgent drug and alcohol testing needs, and offers a five-hour specimen collector training program to certify supervisors for FRA-mandated post-accident testing in remote locations.
- Serve as subject matter experts for maritime training developmentProvided expertise in the development of a custom online refresher course in 2010, demonstrating technical leadership in maritime education and training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$788K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$769K98%
Investment income$19K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$818K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$594K
Cash$594K
Investments$0
Liabilities$197K
Net assets$396K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Meltz | Secretary | 1 | $14K |
| Emmanuel Merced | Director | 1 | $1K |
| Julio Velazquez | Director | 1 | $1K |
| Kristen E Matthews | Director | 1 | $1K |
board members · 2
- Lee R A Seham Esq — President
- Lucas K Middlebrook Esq — Vice President
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- APL Maritime, Ltd. Partner — Partnered with American Maritime Safety to deliver training at its 2017 Senior Management Conference.
- Crowley Maritime Partner — Partners with American Maritime Safety for drug and alcohol training and custom online refresher course development.
- Federal Railroad Administration Government — Provides training that satisfies FRA-mandated regulatory requirements for supervisory and specimen collector training
- Federal Transit Administration Government — Provides training that satisfies FTA training requirements under 49 CFR Section 655.14(b) and 49 CFR Section 655.43
- Horizon Lines, Inc. Partner — Receives drug and alcohol training and program support from American Maritime Safety.
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Government — Provides training that satisfies PHMSA-mandated supervisory training on drug and alcohol use indicators and testing criteria
- Seabulk Tankers Partner — Received Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Liability Prevention training from American Maritime Safety.
- U.S. Coast Guard Government — Conducts annual audits and reviews of the organization's chemical testing program.
- U.S. Coast Guard Government — Provides training that complies with U.S. Coast Guard mandated regulatory provisions in DOT regulations
- U.S. Department of Transportation Government — Regulatory agency whose drug and alcohol testing requirements the organization helps members comply with.
- USCG Government — Issued a Letter of Regulatory Compliance (LRC) to the consortium and sets regulatory standards referenced in AMS services.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Expert-Led, Interactive Training for Behavioral Safetymethodology: expert-led_trainingBy using legal experts to deliver interactive training that aligns with federal standards, we improve safety and compliance outcomes because real-world scenarios and authoritative instruction increase engagement and practical retention.
- Regulatory Compliance as a Safety Mechanismmethodology: regulatory_compliance_facilitationBy enabling maritime organizations to comply with federal chemical testing and safety regulations, we improve workplace safety and operational standards because regulatory adherence reduces risk and enhances industry-wide safety practices.