What the USCG’s Updated Environmental Guidelines Mean for You
In this episode of the ShorelineHudson Maritime Risk Podcast, Captain Thomas Brown sits down with Tim Gerland, Senior Vice President ShorelineHudson and leading expert on U.S. environmental compliance, to unpack the U.S. Coast Guard’s sweeping update to its Marine Environmental Response Guidelines.
In this episode Thomas & Tim will discuss; What’s changed? Why does it matter for vessel and facility operators? How will it affect compliance, preparedness, and response expectations?
About the contributors
Tim Gerland
Mr. Gerland, currently Senior Vice President of
ShorelineHudson, holds degrees from Long Island University and an MBA from St.
Joseph’s University. Following six years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, he
joined Hudson before the implementation of the Oil Pollution Act 1990 (OPA’90)
in 1992. He has since held multiple roles, specializing in regulatory
compliance, marine environmental protection, and training initiatives
including managing Hudson’s plan writing and vessel inspection programs. He
designed Hudson’s web-based Vessel General Permit solution and spent seven
years leading compliance training programs from Hudson’s Oslo office, serving
Northern European and Scandinavian clients. Additionally, Mr. Gerland played a
key role in developing Hudson’s Environmental Compliance Program and audit
methodologies aligned with ISM/ISO standards and industry best practices.
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