The American Waterway Operators Websitewww.americanwaterways.com Welcome to the Web site of The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry. The photos on this page represent the diversity of the industry, including coastal and inland towing and ship assist operations. Please visit our Vessels Tour to see additional photos and learn more about the safe, most economical and environmentally friendly way to move America's commerce. Thank you for visiting our Web site and for your interest in America's tugboat, towboat and barge industry.

United States Coast Guard Websitewww.uscg.mil For over two centuries the U.S. Coast Guard has safeguarded our Nation's maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe. We protect the maritime economy and the environment, we defend our maritime borders, and we save those in peril. This history has forged our character and purpose as America's Maritime Guardian — Always Ready for all hazards and all threats.

The Propeller Club of the United States Websitewww.propellerclubnashville.com The Propeller Club dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interest of the maritime community on a national and international basis. It promotes private sector enterprises in ownership and operation of waterborne and intermodal transportation systems, including associated industries, within the United States and between the United States and its trading partners.

National Waterways Conference Websitewww.waterways.org The National Waterways Conference, established in 1960, is the leading national organization to advocate for the enactment of common-sense water resource policies that maximize the economic and environmental value of our inland, coastal and Great Lakes waterways. Conference membership is comprised of the full spectrum of water resources stakeholders, including waterways shippers and carriers, industry and regional associations, port authorities, shipyards, dredging contractors, flood control associations, levee boards, engineering consultants, and state and local governments.

Waterways Council, Inc. Websitewww.waterwayscouncil.org Waterways Council, Inc., (WCI), is the national public policy organization that advocates for a properly funded and well-maintained system of inland waterways and ports. WCI seeks to educate decision-makers in the states and federal government, the news media and the general public about the critical importance of our nation's inland waterways and the need to sustain and increase their reliability now and for our future.

The Seamen's Church Institute Linkwww.seamenschurch.org The Seamen's Church Institute cares for the personal, professional, and spiritual needs of mariners around the world. Founded in 1834, it is the largest, most comprehensive mariner's service agency in North America.