AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter discussed labor and workforce issues in Marine News earlier this month, highlighting the association’s workforce action plan, the positive outlook for the maritime industry, and mariner recruitment and retention
On the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, George Landrith, President & CEO of Frontiers of Freedom joined AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter to discuss the China threat, the economic importance of the Jones Act, the American sealift fleet, and more. Watch the video on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
In a recent Everett Herald op-ed, AWO members Russ Shrewsbury, Western Towboat Vice President & JR Dunlap, Dunlap Towing in-house counsel, lauded the WA state Senate on passing a resolution supporting the Jones Act and maritime industry contributions
AWO President & CEO spoke with MarineLink recently, discussing towing industry issues including the #JonesAct, decarbonization, workforce challenges, and more.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) recently joined leaders from several AWO member companies – including McAllister Towing, The Vane Brothers Company, Hughes Marine Firms, Dann Marine Towing, LC, and Haugland Group LLC – to highlight maritime industry career opportunities and workforce needs, as well as waterways infrastructure investment, in the New York City area. Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1391203358317433