Congratulations to AWO Senior Vice President – Regional Advocacy Lynn Muench, who received a Department of the Army Public Service Commendation for her contributions to the inland waterways system and waterborne commerce last week.

AWO members gathered in Chicago on April 2nd for a productive luncheon with U.S. Coast Guard MSU Chicago. Attendees discussed topics from recreational boater safety to cybersecurity to the Brandon Road Project and much more.

AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter will host a panel on the Jones Act and building out a U.S. fleet of vessels to serve the offshore wind industry during Reuters’ Offshore Wind USA 2024, set for June 17-18 in Boston. Learn more and register: ow.ly/viMF50RfoZh

On March 29, AWO attended the U.S. Coast Guard Sector LA/LB Change of Command ceremony, during which CAPT Ryan Manning handed over command duties to CAPT Stacey Crecy. Congratulations to CAPT Crecy on your new role and to CAPT Manning on your retirement!

Last week, AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter spoke with Maritime Reporter about cybersecurity, the CARB emissions rule, and other industry priorities – read the full interview: ow.ly/zxzQ50Rfoyq

This Fox News article, featuring thoughts by AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter, highlights AWO’s and the Coast Guard’s safety concerns with CARB’s Commercial Harbor Craft rule.

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In the latest episode of the @AMPMaritime Podcast, TOTE Group President & CEO Tim Nolan joins AWO President & CEO and AMP President Jennifer Carpenter to discuss the #JonesAct , LNG, and more – check it out: ow.ly/WjWm50Rfokv

AWO is excited to welcome new member WireCo Synthetics! Based in Houston, TX, @WireCo supplies steel ropes and synthetic ropes to the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry ow.ly/QQHQ50R7RnY

AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter recently spoke with WorkBoat about the complex factors that need to be considered as decisionmakers weigh potential tug escort requirements going forward. “Tug escort is a complicated maneuver,” she explained. ow.ly/zZN050Rfogu

It was a beautiful day for @AMPMaritime’s Sail-In on Capitol Hill yesterday! Pictured: Joel Whitehead, International Propeller Club; AWO President & CEO and AMP President Jennifer Carpenter; Bill Hanson, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, llc; and Jadon Silve, APL.

Read about AWO’s updated statement on the Baltimore bridge collapse, Patrick Sutton’s nomination as next AWO Vice Chairman, and more in this edition of the AWO Letter ow.ly/jwxl50RcoBy

Please join AWO in welcoming our new member, Palmer Johnson Power Systems. Based in WI, Palmer Johnson offers applications and service support to the marine industry and has ten sales and service branches across North America. pjpower.com

Last month, AWO and OCIMF met in Houston to work on updates to the SIRE barge inspection program. Thanks to OCIMF members and staff for facilitating this productive meeting!

Read about updates to the SSRP program and manual, AWO participating in a National Harbor Safety Committee Conference panel, and more in this edition of Navigating to Zero, AWO’s Safety Newsletter: ow.ly/CRHa50R9vKI

AWO is thrilled to welcome new member First Citizens Bank! Based in Kirkland, WA, @FirstCitizens is a commercial bank that provides maritime financial services, including vessel loans and charters. ow.ly/RHuU50R7QzZ

In Dec. 2018, following years of hard work by AWO, members, & allies, Congress passed VIDA, landmark legislation that put us on the path to replace patchwork state laws with a national framework for regulating ballast water and other vessel discharges 🌊 #80YearsofAWO #AWOImpact

The Jones Act creates American jobs. Right here where they belong. ⚓️🇺🇸

Congratulations to the crew of the Vane Brothers tug RED HOOK who were awarded the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for their efforts in responding to a ship adrift on the Delaware River. Learn more about the Award: ow.ly/PlFh50R7Q2A

On the latest episode of the @AMPMaritime podcast, DOT Maritime Administration Administrator Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips joins AMP VP Sara Fuentes to discuss mariner recruitment, the #JonesAct , and more: ow.ly/yMLk50R7Onw

On March 26-27, AWO staff and members visited the PA state capitol and met with state legislators to discuss topics including the Jones Act, workforce development, and the impact of the maritime industry in the state. Thanks to all who attended!