A former US Coast Guard gas shipping official is joining the Liberian Registry as moves to grow its gas and offshore business.

Dallas Smith is joining the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry’s (LISCR) as general manager of its new Houston office and director of LNG and offshore.

He comes onboard with LISCR after retiring last month from his position as head of the USCG Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise, where he was responsible for safety, security, and environmental compliance for LNG and LPG shipping.