The Marine Safety Blog: Meeting with American Waterways Operators

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Meeting with American Waterways Operators

The Atlantic Region of the American Waterways Operators organization met in Jacksonville Beach Florida last week. Topics included towing safety regulations, the AWO-USCG partnership, crew endurance and management system, the responsible carrier program, hurricane preparation, and the Coast Guard's three phase "bridging plan" to train new towing vessel inspectors and prepare towing vessel operators for the certificate of inspection process. I was pleased to participate in the meeting and look forward to continuing the great relationship I have with the AWO.

RDML W

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To men and women who go to sea .....Captains

This blog is for you. My goal is to promote safety, security and stewardship in the maritime. As a seafarer, you should have the same goal.

You and I are bound by law and tradition to serve one and other as seafarers and stewards of the waterways. Good seamanship and stewardship takes commitment, experience, and appreciation for the sea and your fellow seafarer.

I hope these postings will motivate you as captains and crew to do your duty. Keep your vessel ship shape. Maintain a vigilant watch. Follow the rules of the road. And communicate, communicate, communicate. Don't ever assume anything. Your crew and passengers are depending on you.

Rear Admiral Jim Watson