Read about the recent AWO Safety Committees’ annual meeting, how throw bags can save lives, and more in this edition of Navigating to Zero, AWO’s monthly safety newsletter.
Read about the Coast Guard's recently issued policy letter on Subchapter M's random external vessel audit requirement, the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee's recent hearing on the state of the U.S.-flag maritime industry, and other news in this edition of the AWO Letter.
Read about the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s request for comments on its proposed oil and gas leasing program for the Outer Continental Shelf, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal to deepen the Elizabeth River, and other news in this edition of the AWO Letter.
AWO’s strategic plan, Charting the Future, calls on the association to lead and support its members in continuously improving safety, security and environmental stewardship. To live that vision, AWO strives to create and advance a culture of safety, and not merely a culture of compliance. As we begin a New Year full of opportunities and challenges – including Subchapter M implementation this summer – AWO is launching a monthly e-newsletter, Navigating to Zero, to provide its members with a new resource on their safety journey.
Read about Congress's extension of the Small Vessel Discharge Exemption, the Coast Guard's newly released guidance on Subchapter M vessel design verification, and other news in this edition of the AWO Letter.