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Jul 16
Press Release

AWO Praises Confirmation of Chip Jaenichen as Maritime Administrator

The American Waterways Operators offered its congratulations to Paul “Chip” Jaenichen on his successful Senate confirmation as U.S. Maritime Administrator. “Administrator Jaenichen has shown tremendous leadership in his role as Acting Administrator and AWO members are very pleased that he has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the Maritime Administration,” said Jennifer Carpenter, AWO’s Executive Vice President. To read the full statement, please click here.

Jun 26
Press Release

Allegretti Addresses API Tanker Conference, States Domestic Maritime’s Commitment to Meeting Transportation Needs of Changing Energy Economy

AWO's Tom Allegretti addressed the annual API Tanker Conference today, stating that the domestic maritime industry is fully committed to serving its customers and the country as the nation’s energy economy grows and highlighting the significant investment American marine transportation companies are making in state-of-the-art vessels to meet near-term and long-term transportation needs. To read the full release, please click here.

Jun 23
Press Release

Nearly 60 National and Regional Organizations Call on Senate Committee to Approve Urgently Needed Vessel Discharge Legislation

On June 20, a diverse coalition of 58 national and regional organizations representing a wide array of leading business, maritime and labor organizations signed on to a letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee leadership urging that the committee mark up and approve S. 2094. To read the full release, please click here.

Jun 10
Press Release

Vessel Operators Praise WRRDA’s Presidential Signature

In a June 10 statement, AWO President & CEO Tom Allegretti stated that "WRRDA is a victory for the nation. It helps ensure the continued safe, efficient and environmentally friendly delivery of critical cargo via the nation’s waterways. We are very pleased to see it signed into law.” To read the full release, please click here.

May 27
Press Release

Frank Morton, Turn Services LLC, Elected New AWO Chairman

The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected a new slate of leaders during AWO’s Spring Convention recently held in Washington, D.C. Frank Morton, Director, Turn Services LLC, was elected as Chairman and David Sehrt, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Ingram Barge Company, was elected as Vice Chairman. Please click here to read the full release.

 

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