Safety management systems have been in place in the barge industry for many years. The most effective of these increases safety without being burdensome and never change for change sake.
Read about the video message from new President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter, the Coast Guard’s clarified interpretation of Subchapter M internal survey requirements and more in this edition of the AWO Letter
The American tugboat, towboat and barge industry makes vital contributions to our nation’s economy and security every day. In this video – part of the Spotlight On educational video series – learn more about the essential role the industry plays in the daily life of our country and why barge transportation is the safest, most environmentally-friendly and most efficient mode of freight transportation. AWO released the video in the summer of 2019 as the association celebrated 75 years, and it began airing on PBS affiliate stations nationwide in August 2019.
Read about registration for the upcoming Annual Safety Committees' Meeting, safety perception surveys and more in this edition of Navigating to Zero, AWO’s safety newsletter
