The Liberian Registry, one of the world’s largest shipping registries, welcomes Commander Norm Witt (retired from the U.S. Coast Guard) as Vice President of Port State Control Affairs.
“I’m excited to be in a position where I can leverage my previous Coast Guard experience in helping clients achieve high levels of regulatory compliance, which in turn minimizes shipping delays and enhances overall safety. Improving our safety performance on a continuous basis is a priority for everyone,” stated Norm Witt.
In this role, Witt will be responsible for building and coordinating professional relationships with various PSC (Port State Control) entities, including the United States Coast Guard, to better support the Registry’s clients. He will also assist ship owners and operators with inspections and other challenges they may encounter.
Norm Witt brings over 23 years of experience with the U.S. Coast Guard to the Liberian Registry. Notably, he served as Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Savannah, Georgia, where he held the position of Captain of the Port. During his tenure, he led the response to the capsizing of GOLDEN RAY, coordinating an operation involving 500 personnel and 70 vessels.
“In addition to his knowledge of PSC matters, Norm brings valuable international relations experience to the Registry as he had tours in Liberia and Fiji Islands as a USCG officer, as well as commercial experience in the Offshore Wind industry. We are excited to have him join the team, and his knowledge will be an asset in our growth and operations,” stated Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry.
