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A W O Acclaimed For Quick, Decisive Action To Combat Drought Effects
During last year's drought crisis, the AWO won high praise from the Secretary of Transportation for its efforts to help the barge and towing industry. "I want to officially commend the American Waterways Operators for an outstanding job in helping
THE BARGE AND TOWING INDUSTRY: A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
The 99th Congress was sworn into office in 1985 with perhaps its primary challenge to control the spiralling federal deficit. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, both Democrats and Republicans, and the President, expressed their
AWO Regulatory Activity: A Review Of Problems — And Solutions — Currently Afloat
Herman J. Molzahn, Vice President, Operations The American Waterways Operators, Inc. is the only association in the United States which focuses on the regulatory interests of the coastal and inland barge and towing industry. Through its committee structure,
Guthans Elected AWO Chairman Of The Board; Farrell Reelected President
Robert A. Guthans, president and chief executive officer of Mobile, Alabama-based Midstream Fuel Services, Inc., and its two subsidiary companies, Tenn-Tom Towing Company, and Petroleum Energy Products Company, was elected chairman of the board
Change In Personnel Licensing Regulations For Commercial Ships Sought By U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is attempting to simplify and improve the licensing regulations for all commercial vessel personnel. The proposed amendments in CGD81-059 offer a license structure with career patterns for persons serving on all waters and on all kinds of vessels,
EUROPE 1992: WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR U.S. COMPAHIES?
In all probability, the changes taking place in Europe will have a profound impact on the way ocean carriers do business in the years ahead. Of course, no one can predict exactly what the European economy will look like in 1992. While many people
Port Briefs NATIONAL SCENE
Who's on first? Which U.S. port handled the most tonnage in 1990? Well, if you said New Orleans, Los Angeles, or New York/New Jersey, you're wrong. According to preliminary data recently released by the Port of South Louisiana, the port handled 189.
Farrell Lines Announces Three New Appointments— Breslin To VP-Controller
James P. Horn, president and chief operating officer of Farrell Lines Incorporated, has announced three personnel appointments and promotions. James F. Breslin has been appointed vice - president - controller, succeeding Robert E. Schenk who is retiring.
Tinkey, Guthans, And Farrell Elected To Key AWO Posts
The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association of the domestic inland and coastal barge and towing industry, has chosen its 1989 leadership. J.A. Tinkey, president, Mid-America Transportation Company, Fairview Heights, 111.
L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b l e On Schoellhorn-Albrecht Capstans, Deck Fittings
Capstans, winches, and deck fittings are featured in a brochure now available from the Schoellhorn- Albrecht Division of St. Louis Ship, a company of the Pott Industries Group. Schoellhorn-Albrecht's primary product line is capstans, both powered and manually operated,