Disclaimer

1. General Information

The information provided on the U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services ("USAMIS," "we," "our," or "us") website is intended for general informational, business and professional communication purposes.

While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain useful and current information, USAMIS does not represent that every statement, reference or resource on this website will be complete, current or applicable to every maritime operation, workplace, project or circumstance.

2. Maritime Industry Information

Maritime operations may involve different regulatory, contractual, operational and safety requirements depending on the activity being performed.

Requirements may vary among shipyard employment, marine terminals, longshoring operations, vessel-related activities, cargo handling, marine transportation and other maritime operations.

Website content should therefore be evaluated in relation to the specific work activity, employer, location, facility, vessel, terminal, shipyard, jurisdiction and applicable requirements.

3. Occupational Safety and Health Information

References to occupational safety and health requirements, industry standards, regulations, safe work practices or compliance matters are provided for general informational purposes.

Such information does not replace an employer's responsibility to identify hazards, evaluate working conditions, determine applicable regulatory requirements, provide required training, implement appropriate controls and maintain compliance with requirements applicable to its operations.

4. OSHA Maritime Standards

Maritime industry activities may be subject to occupational safety and health requirements, including applicable provisions addressing shipyard employment, marine terminals, longshoring and related maritime operations.

References on this website to OSHA regulations or maritime standards do not constitute an official interpretation, determination, approval or enforcement position of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

5. U.S. Coast Guard and Other Requirements

Certain maritime activities may also be subject to requirements administered by the United States Coast Guard, port authorities, other federal or state agencies, local authorities, facility operators, vessel owners, employers, clients or contracting organizations.

Users are responsible for determining which requirements apply to their particular activities and operations.

6. No Government Affiliation

The use of terms relating to United States regulations, government agencies, maritime standards or occupational safety requirements does not imply governmental sponsorship, endorsement, authorization or affiliation.

7. No Legal Advice

Information available through this website is not intended to constitute legal advice.

Questions concerning legal rights, contractual obligations, regulatory interpretations or other legal matters should be addressed with appropriately qualified legal counsel or the responsible regulatory authority.

8. No Engineering or Technical Certification

General website information should not be interpreted as an engineering certification, technical approval, equipment certification, vessel inspection, structural determination or professional engineering opinion unless specifically provided through an appropriately authorized professional service and documented accordingly.

9. Site-Specific Conditions

Maritime workplaces can involve conditions and hazards that cannot be adequately evaluated through general website information.

Examples may include confined or enclosed spaces, hot work, falls, material handling, cargo operations, cranes, rigging, vehicles, machinery, hazardous substances, fire hazards, electrical hazards, vessel access, gangways and other operational conditions.

Site-specific hazards and controls should be evaluated by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel.

10. Services and Availability

Descriptions of services or capabilities on this website are general in nature.

Availability of a particular service may depend on location, project requirements, personnel availability, scope, schedule, contractual requirements and other circumstances.

Website descriptions do not constitute a guarantee that a particular service will be accepted or available for every request.

11. Vendor Pre-Qualification

Submission of Vendor Pre-Qualification information does not constitute vendor approval and does not guarantee future work, purchase orders, requests for quotation, subcontracting opportunities or inclusion on an approved vendor list.

Vendor approval, when applicable, may depend on additional review, documentation, insurance, qualifications, safety performance, capabilities, project requirements and other relevant factors.

12. Employment Information

Employment information presented on this website does not constitute an offer or guarantee of employment.

Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview, assignment, placement or employment opportunity.

13. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, social media services, governmental resources or other third-party information.

External links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. USAMIS does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or subsequent changes.

14. Regulatory and Industry Changes

Regulations, standards, guidance, industry practices and contractual requirements may change over time.

Users should verify current requirements through the applicable regulatory authority, official publication, contract, employer, facility operator or other authoritative source before making compliance or operational decisions.

15. Emergencies

This website, its contact forms and its email addresses are not emergency reporting systems.

In an emergency, users should contact the appropriate emergency services, facility emergency response personnel, employer, vessel authority, port authority or other responsible emergency resource as appropriate to the circumstances.

16. Website Availability and Technical Issues

USAMIS does not guarantee uninterrupted access to this website or that the website will always be free from technical errors, delays, outages or other interruptions.

Electronic form or email submissions may also be affected by hosting systems, internet service, spam filters or other technical conditions.

17. Limitation of Reliance

Users should not rely solely on general website information when making decisions involving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, emergency response, engineering, legal matters or other circumstances requiring project-specific professional evaluation.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss resulting solely from use of, inability to use, or reliance upon general information available through this website.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

19. No Waiver of Contractual Requirements

Nothing presented on this website modifies, supersedes or waives requirements contained in a separately executed contract, purchase order, scope of work, project requirement, client requirement or other binding written agreement.

20. Changes to This Disclaimer

U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services may revise this Disclaimer when appropriate to reflect changes in website operations, services, organizational practices or applicable requirements.

The Effective Date displayed above identifies the version currently posted on this website.