Our Agency Partners Work Closely With Maritime Throwdown
Bar-B-Que on the River - Paducah
BBQ on the River ( Festival News) is held each fall in Paducah and is celebrating its 31st year this September. Beginning in 2022, Beautiful Paducah has accepted the mission to keep BBQ on the River alive for generations to come, and in the three years as organizers - they have helped raise over $1,000,000 for local/regional nonprofit organizations. Come cheer on America’s river pros right here at BBQ on the River! https://maritimethrowdown.net/mtd-announces-new-invitational-challenge-events
Maritime Museum Louisiana
MISSION: Maritime Museum of Louisiana inspires and engages patrons in bringing Louisiana’s maritime history to life. Maritime Museum Louisiana’s vision is one of commitment to the following aspirations: Museum educational programs will meet state education requirements, expanding programming through more partnerships in primary, secondary, and higher educational institutions state-wide. Provide engaging exhibits and programs derived from effective surveys and evaluation. Contact the MMLA
America's River Roots Festival
The Ohio River has been central to America’s story for the last 250 years. It has provided immense beauty, a thriving environment and the home for countless species of fish and animals along its 981 miles of majestic currents. Explore the river at America's River Roots with several exhibits and activations, including Living Lands and Waters, Ecology Lab, Ohio River Sweep and River Industry Exhibits. Contact ARRF
Chicago Ship Masters Lodge #3
For over 135 years, we have supported the professional mariner on the Chicago Waterways. Our mission is to provide professional mariners and others involved with the maritime industry, a platform to collaborate and a unified voice for concern, when needed. Together we preserve tradition, promote safety & professionalism, and provide a venue to learn and build our careers together.
Maritime Industry Day: A day long seminar that we organize and put on with members of local regulatory agencies to address changes in regulations and other pressing issues. Contact Chicago ISMA#3
We Work the Waterways
We Work the Waterways is a national nonprofit education organization that introduces students to the maritime, shipping, and logistics industries through hands-on exploration, classroom-based learning, and direct engagement with professionals. Our work brings together students, educators, industry leaders, schools, federal governments, and businesses to foster awareness, workforce readiness, and long-term opportunity. Contact WWW
Northeast Maritime Institute
In 2015, NMI opened the College of Maritime Science after receiving approval from the United States Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to deliver the Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science Degree. A key to our success is our focus on delivering the best possible higher education experience through our “micro-college model” and developing comprehensive and engaging cooperative educational models that we can share with global partners who can teach, mentor and perhaps employ our students in maritime and ocean-oriented fields. Contact NMI
Texas A&M University-Galveston
We are located on Texas A&M’s Galveston Campus, a hub of marine, coastal and maritime excellence in the vibrant coastal community of Galveston, Texas. Here we have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Houston and Galveston ports, shipping lanes, estuaries, and coastlines, which serve as our natural laboratories for hands-on learning, training and research. Contact Maritime Studies
Living Lands & Waters
To aid in the protection, preservation, and restoration of the natural environment of the nation's major rivers and their watersheds. Headquartered in East Moline, Illinois, Living Lands & Waters is a 501 (c)(3) environmental organization that was established by Chad Pregracke in 1998. Spending up to 9 months a year living and traveling on the barge, the Living Lands & Waters' crew hosts river cleanups, watershed conservation initiatives, workshops, tree plantings and other key conservation efforts. Since the organization was founded, Living Lands & Waters has grown to be the only “industrial strength” river cleanup organization like it in the world. Contact LL&W
Women in Marine Operations
In order to meet the growing interest, the organization restructured in January 2019 resulting in the WIMOs National Board and the Southern Louisiana Chapter. Our second chapter, the West Kentucky Chapter, was formed in Paducah, Kentucky in April 2019. Our third chapter, the Houston Chapter, was formed in Houston, Texas in November 2019. Our fourth chapter, Ohio Valley (Pittsburgh, PA to Louisville, KY), was formed in November 2022. Our fifth chapter, Coastal Bend (Port Lavaca, TX to Port of Brownsville, TX), was formed in July 2023. Our sixth chapter, Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR to Seattle, WA) formed in October 2023. Our first Junior Chapter was formed at Texas A&M University - Galveston in August 2024. Contact WIMOS
The American Waterways Operators
AWO is proud to serve as the tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s advocate, resource, and united voice for safe, sustainable and efficient transportation on America’s waterways, oceans and coasts. Since our founding, we have worked with members and government partners to leverage our industry’s unique position as the safest and most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient mode of freight transportation toward the goal of reducing safety risks while continuously improving the sustainability of the U.S. marine transportation system. Contact AWO
MCA - Casualty Prevention
Compliance Alliance was formed in 2019 by compliance professionals wanting to establish a forum to discuss inland marine regulatory compliance. It was then more formally established as Marine Compliance Alliance, Inc. in early 2021. It is designed to serve and protect the best interests of the inland marine operators. Its membership consists of a vast network of inland marine compliance professionals sharing lessons learned and best practices in risk management, regulatory compliance and serves as a unified voice on behalf of inland operators for reasonable and optimal solutions for the continual improvement of safety, security and environmental protection, while sustaining economic viability. Contact MCA