AWO Mariner Workforce Forum: Maximizing the Designated Examiner Pipeline

Join us for AWO's next Mariner Workforce Forum to learn tips and best practices for building your internal Designated Examiner (DE) training program and maximizing the process for U.S. Coast Guard approval of DE's.

DE's are a critical part in growing the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry's workforce and advancing mariners in their careers. In this forum, representatives from AWO member companies will overview their company program for training DE's and share their experiences with navigating DE approvals and renewals through the National Maritime Center.

AWO's Mariner Workforce Forums bring together member and industry experts to share practical knowledge on mariner recruitment, retention, and advancement. Forums include Q&A with the presenters and opportunities for members to share their challenges/successes, ask questions to other members, and provide input on topics for future Forums.