The American Waterways Operators - Pacific Regional Office

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) serves as the national trade association and unified legislative advocate for the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. While headquartered in Virginia, the association operates dynamically across the broader Bay Area through its dedicated Pacific Region network to advocate for safe, sustainable, and efficient marine transportation. Their localized efforts provide crucial regulatory oversight, safety resources, and policy advocacy tailored directly to the commercial fleets navigating northern California's high-traffic shipping channels and ports.