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USCG won’t enforce controversial CARB CHC regulation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to get push back on a commercial harbor craft (CHC) regulation slammed as “unworkable” and “deeply flawed” by the American Waterways Operators (AWO), even before they went into force. AWO noted that, among other things, the CARB CHCn regulation mandates engine technology that is not available and is not certified as safe by the U.S. Coast Guard.

One of those technologies is the diesel particulate filters (DPFs) called for by the CARB...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/uscg-wont-enforce-controversial-carb-chc-regulation/

Moran tugboat crew honored for rescue efforts

Moran tugboat crew

New Haven, Conn., headquartered Moran Towing and Transportation reports that the crew of its twin-screw Z-drive tug Lynne Moran have been awarded both the United States Coast Guard Public Service Commendation and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Honor and Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award.

The awards honor the Moran crew’s response and rescue of two stranded boaters near the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore area on October 25, 2023.

Working with the U.S. Coast Guard and...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/moran-tugboat-crew-honored-for-rescue-efforts/

AWO and Vane Brothers Rick Iuliucci to keynote TTB 2024

Capt. Rick Iuliucci, vice president of Baltimore, Md., based Vane Brothers Company, and American Waterways Operators (AWO) Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the AWO Sustainability Task Force, will keynote Marine Log’s Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2024 event on March 6 in Mobile, Ala.

In doing so, Iuliucci will speak on the TTB industry’s unique positioning to lead the global discussion on sustainability, how public policies are needed to maximize sustainability on the waterways, and how...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/awo-and-vane-brothers-rick-iuliucci-to-keynote-ttb-2024/

California legislator has a fix for the flaws in problematic CARB harbor craft regulations

California state assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) is moving to rectify problems in California Air Resources Board (CARB) harbor craft regulations slammed as “unworkable” and “deeply flawed” by the American Waterways Operators (AWO), even before they went into force. AWO noted that, among other things, the CARB emission regulation mandates engine technology that is not available and is not certified as safe by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Now Dr. Bains has introduced Assembly Bill 1122, which...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/california-legislator-has-a-fix-for-the-flaws-in-problematic-carb-harbor-craft-regulations/

James C. Fowler to lead Crowley Shipping

Crowley has named James C. Fowler senior vice president and general manager of its Crowley Shipping business unit, which serves diverse U.S. and international maritime and logistics sectors.

Fowler, who serves on the board of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), was most recently managing director of marine and stevedoring operations for Cooper Marine and executive vice president for Blakeley BoatWorks, both headquartered in Mobile, Ala.. Cooper Marine’s operations include 22 towing vessels,...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/james-c-fowler-to-lead-crowley-shipping/

EverGreen Seal gains ERL an AWO safety award

The American Waterways Operators reports that its Tankering & Barge Operations Subcommittee has presented AWO affiliate member ERL Inc. with the panel’s third annual safety award.

The award was given ERL for he creation and testing of its EverGreen Seal. The EverGreen Seal replaces current braided Teflon gaskets and reduces cargo vapor emissions from tank barge hatches by more than 90%, improving safety for mariners and shore tankering personnel as well as environmental sustainability.

The award...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/evergreen-seal-gains-erl-an-awo-safety-award/

VIDEO: AWO releases new video

The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the national importance of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry and the rewarding careers the industry has to offer.

The three-minute video, The Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: Careers that Make Waves, shows a diverse range of industry vessels and mariners in action across the United States in the inland, coastal and harbor sectors and highlights the industry’s contributions to safety, security, and environmental...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/video-awo-releases-new-video/

AWO elects new leadership slate

The members of the American Waterways Operators elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Board of Directors / Annual Membership Meeting.

Clark Todd, president & chief operating officer of Blessey Marine Services, was elected chairman succeeding Del Wilkins, president of Illinois Marine Towing, Inc.

Rick Iuliucci, vice president of the Vane Brothers Company, was elected vice chairman; and Brian Hughes, vice president operations & sales, Hughes Bros., Inc., was...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/awo-elects-new-leadership-slate/

AWO applauds Tennessee General Assembly for passing Jones Act resolution

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly for passing SJR0954, a resolution that reinforces support for the Jones Act, the foundational law of American maritime requiring that any vessel moving cargo between U.S. ports must be American-owned, crewed, and built.

Last month, Sen. Janice Bowling (R – Tenn.) introduced the resolution, which emphasizes the law’s “important role in fostering a strong domestic maritime industry that is critical to Tennessee’s and...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/awo-applauds-tennessee-general-assembly-for-passing-jones-act-resolution/

CARB poised to adopt unworkable harbor craft regulations

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is poised to approve harbor craft engine emission regulations that, as drafted, appear deeply flawed.

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) is urging the board to reconsider the draft regulations.

AWO is deeply concerned that CARB’s proposed regulations, which could be adopted today,
mandate engine technology that is not available and is not certified as safe by the U.S. Coast Guard; impose an infeasible compliance schedule; and vastly underestimate the...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/carb-poised-to-adopt-unworkable-harbor-craft-regulations/

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