Seasoned USCG, HAL official joins Windstar in safety director roleSeasoned USCG, HAL official joins Windstar in safety director role

He reports directly to Windstar president John Delaney and works alongside fleet and technical operations personnel to maintain and enhance safety standards.

Inman has been involved with Windstar over the past nine months as a consultant for the line's new Alaska voyages, providing support on safety, environmental and regulatory issues.

Delaney said Inman's 'vast knowledge and expertise will help us meet our critical objective of safe operations everywhere we sail, every day and on every ship.'

Inman previously worked as VP safety and environmental operations for Holland America Group, focused on safety, occupational safety and environmental issues for a fleet of nearly 40 ships. He also led the marine safety investigation program there and played a key role in supervising emergency response, maritime regulatory audits, environmental compliance and safety management systems.

Following 30 years at USCG, Inman signed on with Holland America Line/Seabourn in June 2010, then took an expanded role in the Holland America Group, which intregrated Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia, in November 2014.

At USCG Inman led complex operations across varied geographic areas including the Caribbean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska and North Pacific Ocean. His work involved commanding multiple Coast Guard vessels and their crews, overseeing emergency search and rescue missions and spearheading international law enforcement efforts. He also helped plan and expand USCG operations in the Arctic, influencing national level policy and decisions.

Inman’s deep knowledge of Alaska maritime operations will benefit Windstar when it begins Alaska service in May 2018. At USCG he served as captain of the port for Southeast Alaska, Sector Juneau, and oversaw more than 12,000 miles of coastline, responsible for marine safety, law enforcement, environmental protection policies, aids to navigations and national security issues.