The American Waterways Operators recently issued the following statement in support of H.R. 6410, the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act, introduced by Reps. David Rouzer (R-NC), Laura Gillen (D-NY), and Buddy Carter (R-GA), which requires the Coast Guard to complete the process of establishing fairways for commercial navigation along the Atlantic Coast:
The American Waterways Operators recently issued the following statement in support of H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), which reforms the infrastructure permitting process by streamlining the National Environmental Policy Act:
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2025 -- The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water.
This op-ed by AWO President & CEO, Jennifer Carpenter, published in Maritime Reported & Engineering News, discusses the need to take renewed focus on maritime in Washington, DC, and translate that into actions that will strengthen the industry in the long-term. It also highlights how AWO priorities are helping to advance the industry beyond this "moment."
