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Feb 18
Press Release

Press Release: ACC and AWO Renew Agreement Aligning Safety Practices Across the Marine Supply Chain

Arlington, VA, February 18, 2026 – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) today announced the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection, and security through Responsible Care® and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program® (RCP).
 
Jul 24
Press Release

Press Release: American Waterways Operators Issues Falls Overboard Prevention Report, Organizes Falls Overboard Safety Standdown Campaign to Promote Mariner Safety

Arlington, VA, July 24, 2025 – The American Waterways Operators, the national association of the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has released its Falls Overboard Prevention Report, a comprehensive, data-driven study analyzing falls overboard in the industry and strategies for prevention.
 

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