摘要: |
What goes on daily aboard inland tugs, tow-boats, barges, and other vessels that ply the U.S. inland waterways is, to say the least, unique. Yes, tug and barge companies carry goods up, down, and across our rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and they assist ships that need help getting into and out of port. That's their job. But what about when things go wrong? That's when you really want them in your corner. There is something innate about mariners that makes them run to the fire, not away from it. At the American Waterways Operators meeting in Houston on March 1, AWO announced the inaugural winners of its new American Waterways Honor and Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award. The award recognizes rescues by AWO member company employees that demonstrate selflessness, skill, and bravery. |