In a recent press release, The National Coast Guard Museum Association recognized members of the American Waterways Association for their contributions and support to help construct the nation's first and only National Coast Guard Museum. To read the full press release, please click here.
Crowley Maritime Corporation received a 2015 AMS Safety Award from the American Maritime Safety, Inc. (AMS) for the company’s implementation of a drug and alcohol awareness program for crewmembers that perform safety-sensitive functions on vessels calling U.S. ports. Read more here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented Ingram Barge with a 2015 SmartWay® Excellence Award for the company's "true industry leadership" in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. Read the announcement here.
In a press release, the American Waterways Operators responded to a federal appeals court ruling that ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess the standard to which it requires vessel operators to treat ballast water in order to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) received the 2015 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership. In presenting the award, Tom Allegretti, AMP Chairman described Rep. Hunter as a “tremendously valued champion” for the domestic American maritime industry. During his four terms in Congress, Rep. Hunter has been an active and vocal supporter of the Jones Act. He is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Commitee and serves on the Seapower Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.
