USCG issues revisions to user fees for inspected towing vessels
As published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is updating its user fees for seagoing towing vessels that are 300 gross tons or more and
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When rivers rise: developing a high-water action plan
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
Key Subchapter M compliance deadline nears
In what will be a gentle reminder to some towing vessel owners, and likely a jarring wake-up call to others, a post on the Coast Guard Maritime Commons blog notes that the
USCG: Towboat charter complexities can lead to TSMS gaps
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Inspection and Compliance Directorate has issued a Marine Safety Alert (12-19) warning that the complexities of charter arrangements in the inland towing industry can lead to gaps in