By Michael Breslin, Director – Safety & Sustainability, American Waterways Operators In less than eight months, the Mississippi River’s water levels have experienced significant fluctuations. In October 2022, the river reached unprecedented
The members of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) elected a new slate of leaders this week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Rick Iuliucci, vice president, The Vane Brothers
On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation published a final rule in the Federal Register allowing oral fluid testing to be used for DOT drug tests, in place of urine-based testing,
The “Midshipman X” case continues to have consequences and a new USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin on “Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels” is getting very serious attention from U.S.-flag operators. Superceding
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R.-N.Y.) joined representatives from New York’s tugboat and barge industry, March 2, to highlight new jobs created on Staten Island and promote employment opportunities in the industry for New
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has announced the inaugural awardees of its newly-launched American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The awards document and recognize rescues undertaken by AWO
By Mike Breslin, Director – Safety and Sustainability, The American Waterways Operators America’s waterways have been called a natural superhighway system for the remarkable way our interconnected network of rivers and coastlines facilitates
The American Waterways Operators reports that its Tankering & Barge Operations Subcommittee has presented AWO affiliate member ERL Inc. with the panel’s third annual safety award. The award was given to ERL
The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the national importance of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and the rewarding careers the industry has to offer. The three-minute video,
The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual Membership Meeting. Clark Todd, president & chief operating