American Waterways Operators

The American Waterways Operators Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award recognizes rescues undertaken by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill and bravery. Check out our video highlighting recipients of this award, and the important role that tugboat, towboat and barge industry mariners play in keeping our waterways safe – learn more at https://lnkd.in/eXrt6_P7

On October 11, AWO Pacific Region VP and Regional Team Lead Peter Schrappen, CAE attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tidewater Transportation and Terminals’ new biodiesel facility, which will help Oregon and Washington meet their goals to reduce carbon emissions. Rep. Dan Newhouse and staff from other legislative offices were also in attendance. #sustainability #maritime

Join us in welcoming our newest member, Workplace Safety Screenings! Workplace Safety Screenings provides tools and resources needed to enhance workplace safety including background screenings, 24/7 drug & alcohol testing, occupational health, injury care, DOT compliance, and compliance management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEF3RzXB

Dan Wolf, Safety and Compliance Manager with Northern Marine and Illinois & Michigan Oil, says “there has never been a more interesting time to be in maritime,” adding that those with “the right attitude and a willingness to embrace new challenges” will find a career in maritime “fulfilling and enjoyable.” Read his full #safety profile, which was featured in the July edition of Navigating to Zero: https://ow.ly/qT7Y50TVJc6

Please join us in welcoming our new member, Industrial Maritime Academy! Industrial Maritime Academy provides an immersive training experience featuring simulations of real-world scenarios and corrective actions to educate mariners through experience, without the risks of on-the-job training. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQ653CWY

Read about the AWO Fall Convention and Board of Directors Meeting, an upcoming AWO webinar on the VIDA National Standards of Performance, and more in this edition of the AWO Letter https://ow.ly/nyOf50TSROh

Please join AWO in welcoming new member Stabbert Marine & Industrial, LLC! Stabbert Marine & Industrial is a full-service ship repair yard with two facilities, one in Seattle (Ballard), WA and one in Anacortes, WA. Learn more: www.stabbertmaritime.com

AWO Director of Safety & Sustainability Michael Breslin recently spoke with The Waterways Journal - Weekly about AWO and GICA’s new Bridge Events Recording Program – check it out: https://ow.ly/AOcX50TR2GZ #maritime #safety

Congratulations to AWO Chairman Kelly Teichman and all of this year’s Marine Log Top Women in Maritime! https://ow.ly/ICog50TQ7JB #womeninmaritime #maritime

Welcome aboard to new AWO member HF Sinclair! Based in Dallas, TX, HF Sinclair provides traditional and renewable fuels and lubricants - plus other essential products such as asphalt, roofing tar and components for medicines and cosmetics. Learn more: www.hfsinclair.com