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How to Register for AWO Meetings
How to Register for an AWO Event This instructional video walks members through the event registration process step by step. Learn where to find event registration access within the AWO Member Portal, how to navigate to upcoming events, and how to complete your registration…
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Artificial Intelligence in the Tugboat, Towboat and Barge Industry: 2026 AWO Member Survey
The American Waterways Operators’ 2026 survey examines how 24 member organizations use and evaluate artificial intelligence across maritime operations. Findings cover AI adoption, office productivity, safety and compliance, incident analysis, training, dispatch, maintenance,…
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Managing Safety Risks of Lithium-Ion Devices on Vessels
This practical checklist helps towing vessel and barge operators reduce the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries used in small electronic devices and portable tools. It covers charging, inspection, storage, crew awareness, and emergency preparedness, drawing on lessons…
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2026 USCG-AWO Safety Partnership Annual Report
Each year, the National Committee of the Coast Guard-AWO Quality Partnership reviews a report prepared by the Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis tracking key towing industry safety metrics. This year's report surveys data from 1994 to 2025. In 2025, one…
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Preventing Falling-Container Incidents During Barge Bunkering and Simultaneous Operations
In this resource, Jim Peschel of The Vane Brothers Company examines the risks created when container handling occurs simultaneously with bunkering, LNG transfer, or vessel-emission capture operations. Case studies demonstrate how falling containers and equipment can injure…
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AWO Deck Barge Condition Survey Standards
The AWO Deck Barge Condition Survey Standards provides recommended best practices for conducting on-hire and off-hire deck barge condition surveys, including surveyor qualifications, inspection procedures, documentation requirements, and wear-and-tear considerations. It is…