The American Waterways Operators
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Arlington, VA 22203
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Welcome to the Web site of The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry. The photos on this page represent the diversity of the industry, including coastal and inland towing and ship assist operations. Please visit our Vessels Tour to see additional photos and learn more about the safe, most economical and environmentally friendly way to move America's commerce. Thank you for visiting our Web site and for your interest in America's tugboat, towboat and barge industry.
- AWO Member RCP Status
- Texas Transportation Institute's Study
"A Modal Comparison of Freight Transportation Effects on the General Public"
What's New
- AMP: Jones Act Essential to Maintaining U.S.-Flag Fleet (May 21, 2013)
- Joseph H. Pyne's House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Testimony (May 21, 2013)
- Buckley McAllister, McAllister Towing, Elected As New Chairman, Calls for Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry Resilience (May 1, 2013)
- AWO's 2012 Annual Report Now Available!
- ATBs: Safe Operations, Proven Results (April 15, 2013)
- AMP Statement: American Shipping Has Provided Regular, Reliable Service in Puerto Rico, GAO Says (March 20, 2013)
- Domestic Maritime Industry Praises Introduction of RIVER Act (February 28, 2013)
- Waterways Operators Commend Administration, Senator Durbin, Corps of Engineers; Stress Need for Continued Assurance of 9-foot Navigation Channel on Mississippi River (January 8, 2013)
- Maritime Workers Applaud Congressional Passage, Presidential Signature of Coast Guard Bill (January 4, 2013)
- Economic Impacts Revised for Potential Mississippi River Closure to Barge Traffic in January; Effective Shutdown of Nation's Busiest Water Transportation Artery Looms Between Early- to Mid-January (January 2, 2013)
- Mississippi River Low Water Update: AWO, WCI React to Senator Durbin's Stakeholder Meeting, Missouri River Flows Still Needed to Preserve Navigation (December 17, 2012)
- Corps of Engineers Says Rock Pinnacle Removal Work Could Begin Next Week But Without Water, Effective Shutdown of Mississippi River to Commerce Still Looms (December 11, 2012)
- Clock Continues to Tick on Effective Shutdown of Mississippi River to Comerce, $7 Billion in Key Commodities, Jobs Remain at Risk. Time for Action is Now (December 7, 2012)
- Maritime Workers Praise House for Passage of Coast Guard Bill Containing TWIC Second Trip Provision, Thank Rep. Scalise for Leadership (December 5, 2012)
- Jobs and Wages at Risk in Mississippi River States Should Navigation Cease, Movement of $7 Billion in Key Commodities Also in Jeopardy (November 30, 2012)
- AWO, NWC, WCI Emergency Declaration Request (November 27, 2012)
- Mississippi River Barge Operators, Shippers Press Administration for Emergency Declaration, $7 Billion in Key Goods, Economy at Risk if Navigation Interrupted or Stopped (November 27, 2012)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Barge Industry and Shipping Industry Representatives Hold Press Conference to Address Ongoing Mississippi River Navigation Concerns Due to Continued Drought and Low Water Conditions (November 16, 2012)
- Barge Transportation Could Stop on Critical Mississippi River in December, Preventive Measures Must Be Taken to Avoid National Economic Consequences (November 8, 2012)
- AWO Releases Mariner Credentialing Best Practices (October 31, 2012)
- Best Practices for Navigating the Coast Guard Credentialling Process (Companies)
- Best Practices for Navigating the Coast Guard Credentialling Process (Mariners)
- Nation's Tugboat and Towboat Operators See Missed Opportunity in New Reality TV Series (August 6, 2012)
- Nation's Waterways Operators Concerned about Impact of Drought Conditions, Low Water Levels (July 20, 2012)
- AWO Praises House on Passage of Bill Streamlining Worker Certification Process, Urges Senate to Act (June 29, 2012)
- AWO Testimony on behalf of AMP at Coast Guard Subcommittee Hearing on SPR, Jones Act (June 27, 2012)
- AWO: Senate Bill Would Protect Marine Environment, Promote Maritime Industry by Streamlining Regulations (June 22, 2012)
- Maritime Americans: Vital to the Future of Our Country (May 10, 2012)
- Navy League Issues "Maritime Americans" Report Focusing on Unique Benefits of Comercial Maritime Industry (May 10, 2012)
- AWO Comments on U.S. EPA Draft 2013 Small Vessel General Permit (February 21, 2012)
- AWO Comments on U.S. EPA Draft 2013 Vessel General Permit (February 21, 2012)
- Great Lakes, Mississippi River Separation Threatens Jobs and Commerce, AWO Says (February 1, 2012)
- AWO Comments on Towing Vessel Inspection NPRM (December 9, 2011)
- TSAC Report on Towing Vessel Inspection NPRM (approved October 20, 2011)
- AWO Statement at Towing Vessel Inspection NPRM Public Meeting (October 12, 2011)
- House Bills Reform Maritime Regulations, Promote Industry Jobs (October 14, 2011)
- AWO Submits Comments to U.S. Coast Guard on STCW Supplemental Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (September 30, 2011)
- Barges Are Beautiful... For American Jobs
- 9-11 Tribute Video: "Boatlift"
- Waterways: Vital To The Nation
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