The AWO Impact Report
The AWO Impact Report provides a focused overview of the tangible outcomes AWO delivers for members each year. It highlights key advocacy achievements, regulatory and policy wins, safety and sustainability initiatives, and priority projects that strengthened and advanced the maritime industry’s interests.
The AWO Annual Report
The AWO Annual Report offers a broad, comprehensive look at the organization’s performance and progress over the past year. It showcases AWO’s strategic priorities, member engagement, stewardship of resources, and the collective work that positions our industry for long-term success.
AWO 2026 Mid-Year Impact at a Glance
- Led the American Maritime Partnership in a comprehensive industry-wide advocacy campaign with the Administration, Congress, and the media to end the Jones Act waiver.
- Spearheaded a letter to the President signed by 52 Members of Congress, including the House Speaker, Majority Leader, and 10 committee chairmen, calling for an end to the Jones Act waiver.
- Conducted continuous, high-level engagement with White House officials, including meetings with the OMB Director and senior presidential aides.
- Elevated relationships with the Coast Guard Commandant, Vice Commandant, and senior leadership by reinforcing staff contacts with strategic member engagement.
- Participated in the Congressional Maritime Safety Roundtable, highlighting the importance of the Jones Act, consistent Coast Guard funding, and oversight to ensure regulations support safety while facilitating commerce.
- Built strong relationships with key Administration officials, including the Maritime Administrator.
Built Around What Members Need Most
AWO’s work is grounded in outcomes. We advocate where it matters, deliver resources members can use immediately, and unite the industry behind a strong, credible public voice.
One Voice for Strong, Safe Waterways
"AWO is committed to speaking with one united voice for policies that keep our waterways strong and safe: continued bipartisan support for the Jones Act and ending the current waiver; Coast Guard policies that encourage, and do not hinder, safety, efficiency and innovation; robust investment in waterways infrastructure; and state policies that enable safe navigation and our industry's continued economic impact across the nation."
Matt Woodruff
Kirby Corporation
AWO Chairman of the Board
How to Get Involved
AWO’s strength is driven by active member participation. Members engage in working groups, committees, advocacy efforts, and safety initiatives that shape the future of the industry.
Ways to engage include:
- Participating in issue-specific working groups and committees
- Receiving timely alerts on regulatory and legislative developments
- Using safety data and near-miss insights to improve operations
- Joining Barge-In and regional advocacy efforts
- Leveraging AWO resources to support compliance and continuous improvement