In The Media

Sep 19
Press Release

Press Release: AWO Urges Governor Newsom to Sign Mariner & Port Safety Bill, Citing Shortfalls of Executive Order Approach

Arlington, VA: The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to protect mariner and port safety by signing Assembly Bill 1122 into law, noting that an Executive Order recently issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) does not fully address the safety, environmental and supply chain risks associated with CARB’s Commercial Harbor Craft rule.
 
Sep 6
Press Release

AWO Commends Passage of California Legislation Protecting Mariner and Port Safety, Urges Gov. Newsom to Sign Into Law

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Waterways Operators, the trade association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, is commending the California legislature's recent passage of Assembly Bill 1122 as a major milestone in protecting mariner safety and port operations stability on California's waterways.

Jun 4
Op Ed

Q&A With Kelly Teichman, New Chairman Of AWO

Kelly Teichman, chairman of T&T Marine, was elected to lead the American Waterways Operators (AWO) board. T&T Group, founded by Teichman’s father, has grown into a global maritime services provider with a diverse workforce. Teichman emphasizes the importance of recruitment, retention, and diversity in the industry, highlighting the rising role of women in maritime careers.

 

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