AWO applauds infrastructure bill’s passage
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) says that it applauds the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this week. AWO notes that the
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AWO’s Carpenter: 4 steps to speed up U.S. offshore wind fleet development
Addressing an audience of offshore wind industry stakeholders last week, Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), said that the U.S domestic maritime industry is “ready, willing, and
Arcosa receives AWO safety award for new tank barge design
The American Waterways Operators’ (AWO) Tankering & Barge Operations Subcommittee has presented AWO affiliate member Arcosa Marine Products Inc. with the subcommittee’s second annual safety award. Arcosa received the award for the
VIDEO: AWO highlights industry commitment to sustainability
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has produced a video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s commitment to, and progress toward, environmental sustainability. The video features examples of how the industry is
Del Wilkins elected as new AWO Chairman
The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual
TTB 2021 sees record attendance second year in a row
Setting a new record for the event, almost 500 participants took part in Marine Log’s TTB 2021 — Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference. This was the second virtual presentation of TTB. A
Biden Admin’s Jones Act affirmation brings wave of relief
February 2021 As we report in both this month’s Inside Washington and Inland Waterways columns, the Biden Administration has been loud and clear in its affirmation of the Jones Act. Secretary of
AWO strengthens partnership with Green Marine
Aiming to advance environmental stewardship in the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, AWO (the American Waterways Operators) has become an association member of Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental certification program
Biden executive order reaffirms Jones Act support
In signing his “Buy American” executive order yesterday, President Joe Biden specifically endorsed the importance of the Jones Act , saying the executive action “reiterates my strong support for the Jones Act
AWO’s Jennifer Carpenter to speak at TTB
Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), will be among the industry leaders speaking at Marine Log’s upcoming TTB—Tugs, Towboats, & Barges conference, which this year will be