AWO releases COVID-19 contingency planning guide
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and globally, AWO has produced a COVID-19 planning guide as a resource to assist waterways operators in developing and implementing a
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AWO secures approval for alternative to VDS on rivers
Since the publication of Subchapter M, many AWO members have expressed concern with the rule’s requirements to carry three day and three night visual distress signals (e.g. flares) aboard towing vessels on
AWO holds webinar on helping crewmembers engage with TSMS
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) presented a webinar February 25, on “Safety Know-How: Helping Your Crewmembers Embrace and Understand Your TSMS.” Panelists included Cmdr. Jennifer Hnatow, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard’s
A Q&A with Jennifer Carpenter, AWO’s new CEO
In her first year as president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), Jennifer Carpenter, who began her term last month, says she has a lot of ground to cover with
Jennifer Carpenter promoted to AWO President & CEO
The American Waterways Operators reports that Jennifer Carpenter, its Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020,
AWO comments on proposed revisions to electronic chart and publications requirements
On November 4, the American Waterways Operators submitted comments on proposed revisions to U.S. Coast Guard requirements relating to the use of electronic charts and publications in lieu of paper charts, maps
Supreme Court rules on Jones Act seafarer unseaworthiness claims
In what’s seen as a big win for Jones Act shipowners, on Monday, June 24, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in Dutra Group v. Batterton, that punitive damages are not available
Scott Merritt is new AWO Chairman
The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders earlier this month during the association’s annual Spring Convention held in
AWO officials testify on state of U.S. maritime industry
The American Waterways Operators testified yesterday before two congressional committees on the state of the American maritime industry. Tom Allegretti, President & CEO, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
AWO releases best practices for managing cyber risk
DECEMBER 13, 2018 — The American Waterways Operators has released best practices to help the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry in identifying and managing cyber risks and detecting and responding to