Washington, D.C.—On January 4, President Joe Biden signed into law the broadly popular Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 that boosts the federal cost-share for inland waterways projects to… Read More
Legislative/Regulatory
Washington, D.C.—The Coast Guard is encouraging the maritime industry to learn of the changes in policies to address sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) prevention. Included in the James M. Read More
Spencer Murphy clearly believes the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB), the advisory board he has led as chairman for several years, has done its part to help the U.S. Army… Read More
When leaders of the American Waterways Operators (AWO) talk about their journey with the organization, it’s clear the growth and development of the organization has been forged in fire. President… Read More
In a move with significant repercussions for all U.S. users of Chinese-made drones—a group that includes port authorities as well as U.S. farmers, police departments, firefighters and other first responders—the… Read More
A newly released study commissioned by the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) helps to identify the benefits of the inland waterways and its many users. The study, “Benefits and Beneficiaries of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Key lawmakers announced a final agreement on a much-anticipated Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works program to improve… Read More
The announcement of the finalized and reconciled Water Resources Development Act moving out of committee and the subsequent approval of the full House of Representatives on December 10 was welcome… Read More
Christmas came early for the inland waterways industry with members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure announcing they have finalized the wording for this year’s Water Resources Development… Read More
Panelists at a keynote breakfast at the International WorkBoat Show discussed “The State of the Jones Act in 2024: Threats, Opportunities and the Way Forward.” The session, held November 13,… Read More
