Explore the Towage Ecosystem

Industry Associations Represent members, publish statistics and run events and training.
Industry Associations Represent members, publish statistics and run events and training.

Organizations to Explore
American Waterways Operators The American Waterways Operators represents the United States tugboat, towboat and barge industry. Its About page describes policy advocacy and resources on safety, compliance and environmental work.
European Tugowners Association The European Tugowners Association represents owners and operators of tugs serving European coastal ports. Its official site describes representation, technical work and member events.
International Harbour Masters' Association The International Harbour Masters’ Association brings together people responsible for safe and efficient marine operations in port waters. Its About page describes the professional body and its work, while noting that a harbourmaster’s duties vary between ports and countries.
American Pilots' Association The American Pilots’ Association represents the United States piloting profession through member pilot groups. Its About page distinguishes state-licensed pilots and United States-registered pilots in the Great Lakes.

Sources
American Waterways Operators: official page Read the source for scope and details.
American Waterways Operators official role evidence Read the source for scope and details.
European Tugowners Association official role evidence Read the source for scope and details.
International Harbour Masters' Association official role evidence Read the source for scope and details.
American Pilots' Association official role evidence Read the source for scope and details.

Industry Associations