As a key deadline for Subchapter M draws near this July, the latest item of concern for the towing industry is the possibility of random audits. The Coast Guard had… Read More
American Waterways Operators
Washington, D.C.—Officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they will not know for weeks, possibly even months, which specific projects will be covered by supplemental funding in a… Read More
On January 19, a temporary exemption from vessel discharge rules for vessels under 79 feet long expired, but the Environmental Protection Agency issued a temporary “patch” while efforts continue in… Read More
Capt. Wayne Dufrene has worked on the rivers for more than 40 years after obtaining his captain’s license at 19. He and his father purchased a new towboat from the… Read More
Subchapter M To Hit New Milestone This Summer The Navy and Coast Guard call the first cruise of a new vessel a “shakedown cruise,” during which its performance is assessed,… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Republican control of the U.S. Senate took a one-vote hit with the swearing-in of newly elected Alabama Democrat Doug Jones, making it a bit more difficult to move the… Read More
As the final implementation date for Subchapter M approaches this coming July, the Coast Guard released another in a series of policy letters. The letters clarify the meaning and definition… Read More
