AWO President & CEO spoke with MarineLink recently, discussing towing industry issues including the #JonesAct, decarbonization, workforce challenges, and more.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) recently joined leaders from several AWO member companies – including McAllister Towing, The Vane Brothers Company, Hughes Marine Firms, Dann Marine Towing, LC, and Haugland Group LLC – to highlight maritime industry career opportunities and workforce needs, as well as waterways infrastructure investment, in the New York City area. Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1391203358317433
American Waterways Operators Honors First Awardees of American Waterways HERO Award, Recognizing Heroic Maritime Rescues
HOUSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the American Waterways Operators Winter Safety Meeting in Houston, AWO announced the inaugural awardees of its newly-launched American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award, to document and recognize rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery.