In The Media

Oct 28
In The News

NPR Marketplace Interview - Barge Owner Talks Oil and Uncertainty

We do our share of statistics and numbers and the like on this broadcast. But every now and then we figure it's good to break through a little bit to talk to people who live and work out in the actual economy. We check back in with Austin Golding of Golding Barge Line about life during the government shutdown, America's energy production and about running a business in times of uncertainty. Click here for the full interview.

Oct 24
Press Release

Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry Hails House WRRDA Passage

The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, praised yesterday’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform Development Act, as a clear commitment to improving the nation’s ports and waterways and recognition of the tremendous value of our water transportation network.

Oct 22
Press Release

American Waterways Operators Launches New Website to Broaden Awareness of Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry

ARLINGTON, VA – The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, announced today that it has launched a new website designed to increase public awareness and foster greater knowledge of the industry’s key contributions in the areas of safety and the environment, security, and the economy.

Oct 3
In The News

Jensen Maritime to Manage Construction of 4 New Jones Act Tankers

Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, announced that the company has been awarded a new construction management contract for four new 330,000-barrel, Jones Act product tankers, being built by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. (APSI), for Crowley. With construction scheduled to begin in January, Jensen is already establishing on-site offices and personnel at the Philadelphia shipyard to ensure strong working relationships with Aker staff and a seamless construction and delivery program.

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