J. William Kime

John William Kime ( born February 18, 1934 in Greensboro, † September 14, 2006 in Townson ) was an American admiral of the United States Coast Guard and from 31th May 1990 until June 1, 1994 Commandant of the Coast Guard.

Education and professional career

After the family moved to Baltimore in 1944, Kime received his education in 1951 at the Baltimore City College. Although a study place of Pharmacy at the University of Maryland, he was offered. This he had to decline due to financial reasons but. After working a short time in a General Motors factory, located Kime enrolled at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He graduated from in 1957 and initially served on the USCGC Cassco before he took command of 1960 on the radar station on Wake Iceland. In 1961 he returned to the United States and completed a master's degree in marine engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At the same time he acquired in 1964 the conclusion as a ship's engineer. After his studies, he was instrumental in the development of new icebreakers. In addition, he served as first officer of the USCGC Boutwell technical. 1977 graduated Kime the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and was transferred to the headquarters of the merchant navy. Between 1978 and 1988 he held various positions within the U.S. Coast Guard. He was mostly concerned with issues of safety at sea and environmental protection. He also worked at the international level. He represented the United States at meetings of the International Maritime Organization. Prior to his appointment as Commandant of the Coast Guard Kime served as a liaison officer for the Pacific at the Office of National Drug Control Policy of the White House.

Tenure as Commandant of the Coast Guard

During his tenure as Commandant of the Coast Guard to Kime continued to use for the improvement of safety of navigation and environmental protection. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

Retirement and death

After his retirement in 1994 Kime worked for numerous companies in the private sector as a consultant. Until 2005, he served as the United States representative at the Baltic and International Maritime Council. Kime died in 2006 at the age of 72 years in a hospice in Townson of cancer and was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Others

Kime was twice married and the father of two sons. He was 1992-1994 president of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. As one of the few military succeeded Kime to be transported directly to the 4-star Admiral of the two -star admiral.

Awards (selection)

• Member of the Legion of Merit
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Support of the International Maritime Prize 1993