The American Maritime Heroes of 9/11

As our nation marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, this op-ed by Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO of AWO, and former Coast Guard Commandant James Loy published in DC Journal reflects on the extraordinary role American mariners played in the historic 9/11 Boatlift. The article honors the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry professionals who helped evacuate more than 500,000 people from Lower Manhattan and highlights the enduring partnership between the maritime industry and the U.S. Coast Guard to strengthen security, safety, and resilience on our nation’s waterways.