According to the association that represents America’s offshore workboat industry, crew shortages are a major concern for maritime companies, but the industry should not lose sight of the fact that careers at sea offer American workers opportunities that they may not find in other jobs. Carl Annessa, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., will testify on behalf of the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007. In his testimony, Mr. -- The maritime professions offer a skilled, attractive career path for Americans.