Trump Administration Issues Modified 90-day Jones Act Waiver Extension. As reported in an August 10 AWO Alert, the Trump Administration last week extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, beginning August 17. The extension included two modifications from the preceding waivers:
The AWO Coastal and Interregion Safety Committees recently hosted the 2026 Summer Safety Meeting in Chicago, bringing members and industry partners together for a program focused on preparedness, continuous improvement, and the challenges shaping safety across the tugboat, towboat and barge industry.
