The Gallagher Clipper

”Leading the Charge:President Tom Wiker and his vision for Gallagher Marine Systems

Tom, was promoted to President of Gallagher Marine Systems (GMS) in June of 2022.  He had most recently served as Vice President of Operations before this promotion.  His past experience includes being a member of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) where he sailed on two, 378’ Cutters followed by tours at USCG Headquarters in Washington D.C. & Marine Safety Office Philadelphia as a Port State Control & Facility Inspector and a lead pollution investigator.  Upon departing the USCG, Tom entered into the Qualified Individual/Incident Management Team (QI/IMT) field where he has worked since 1996; 23 years of which have been spent growing his career at GMS.  As an IMT member, he has acted in many capacities such as Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, etc. for incidents throughout the US & Canada.  As Gallagher Marine System’s (GMS) President, he oversees all GMS services for clients that operate worldwide.  From oil companies to terminal and pipeline operators and the owners of over 5000 vessels trading across the globe, his principle responsibility is helping to ensure that GMS personnel continue to provide our clients with the industry’s highest level of excellence in maritime safety, security, compliance, and environmental protection.

Response Plans and Compliance

Meet Andrea Presutti, Senior Manager – Plans Department, and hear about the work she and here great team do every day to keep us in compliance.

Panama Canal SOPEP Client Advisory

In this episode of THE CLIPPER, Andrea and Dan clear up misinformation around the Panama Canal SOPEP status and validity. 

This Client Advisory applies to Tanker and Nontanker Planholders that retain PCSOPEP services through Gallagher Marine Systems.

500 days in Georgia

Tom Wiker and Chris Graff share how they got into oil spill response, Gallagher's Qualified Individual watchstander program, some early history of Gallagher Marine Systems, and the longest salvage job in US history.

California COFR Renewal

This Client Advisory applies to Tanker and Nontanker owners/operators who have vessels that are currently holding valid California Certificates of Financial Responsibility (CA COFR).

All vessels holding a valid CA COFR must submit evidence of insurance coverage (received via a P&I Club) to California’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CA OSPR) to keep the CA COFR active.